I’m Daniel Melville, I was born with a congenital condition which meant that I wasn’t born with my right hand. I’m a proud Open Bionics Hero Arm user.

I’ve been involved with Open Bionics since the day they launched, and I was lucky enough to be the first to be given the hero arm. Starting as a tester and then becoming a fully-fledged representative.

Over the years I’ve done some incredible things with Open Bionics and I count myself incredibly lucky for the experiences I have had the privilege to be able to take part in then and see Open Bionics reach grow across the world.

When I was asked to join the foundation, I was over the moon. For me helping others acquire hero arms is an absolute pleasure and joy to be part of. Knowing that others are getting to experience the Hero Arm like I did when I first wore it makes me feel a huge sense of pride and accomplishment.

Away from the Foundation I run a small 3D printing business whilst also working as a technician at a school. I have two beautiful yet mischievous cats, I’m a gamer, I love reading a silly amount of comic books and I love designing.