The Economic Times

A New Hampshire eighth grader with underdeveloped fingers couldn't use a VR controller normally, so he invented his own adaptive device that lets him play

At just fourteen, Scott Merrow engineered a groundbreaking adaptive VR controller to accommodate his symbrachydactyly condition. Featuring a custom 3D-printed sleeve armed with pressure sensors, this inventive device allows users to translate their arm movements seamlessly into game commands. Garnering second place in a regional contest, Scott is now on a mission to motivate others with physical challenges, championing resilience and the power of creative problem-solving.