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Michael Rose designed a socket for prosthetic limbs and a self levelling cup holder for wheelchairs.

Michael Rose, 31, graduated in BEng Robotics from the University of the West of England .

Tanya Goddard, who had an above-the-knee amputation in 2012, said the sockets his team was making could "could help all amputees out there."Michael Rose designed a socket for amputees , an easy-to-hold ice cream cone , and a self-levelling drinks holder for wheelchairs. "I’m glad someone is listening to us when we say: ‘These are the issues – can you help?’ Mike and the team want to do everything they can."

Ms Goddard said: “When in a wheelchair, you need arms to push, so carrying anything is practically impossible. One time, I placed a coffee cup in between legs then tried to move and got scolded.

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