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Divine Favour Osuji
17 Y/O•Chicago, Illinois, USA (originally Lagos, Nigeria)•Healthcare

Divine Favour Osuji

2025 National STEM Champion for developing a cost-effective, muscle-controlled hand prosthetic (Lane Tech; CBS News Chicago coverage notes the award and his work).

What they built

Divine Favour Osuji developed WeArm, a low-cost prosthetic hand that uses electromyography (EMG) muscle sensors to detect and translate muscle contractions into precise hand movements. The device gives amputees—particularly in low-income settings—an affordable alternative to conventional prosthetics that can cost tens of thousands of dollars. WeArm has won the International BioGENEius Grand Prize and over $80,000 in support, and was recognised with the 2025 National STEM Champion title.

The F18 Thesis

Verified track record

  • Chicago Defender (2025) (source)
  • WGN TV Chicago (2025) (source)
  • CBS News Chicago quote via Lane Tech Alpha STEM Program
  • Multiple viral coverage in March–April 2026 (Facebook, Instagram)
Updated April 27, 2026