Nicky Ashwell was born without her right hand, but that’s never held her back. She tried a few different prosthetics in the past—mainly realistic-looking hands or simple hook mechanisms—but found it easier to do most things without them.

 

Then, in 2015, a man approached Ashwell in the street and asked if she’d be interested in trying out a new kind of prosthetic. Ted Varley, technical director at UK-based Steeper, was looking for someone to be the first user of the Bebionic Small, the latest version of the company’s bionic-style hand that’s finally a good fit for women. It’s one of the most advanced prosthetics currently available for regular users.

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