The Power of the Collective

The #CollectiveProject is about harnessing the power of the many to bring great ideas to life. Follow us as we shine a light on the stories of these students who are making positive changes for their communities.

The Story of Limbitless’ Albert Manero

Albert Manero is changing the world with the #CollectiveProject, giving kids a new bionic brand of confidence with affordable, 3D printed limbs. Get involved and follow the story of Albert, his team and his #BionicKids.

The Story of Empower Orphans’ Neha Gupta

From the age of 9, the #CollectiveProject's Neha Gupta wanted to change the world. After starting Empower Orphans with a garage sale, she expanded her organization, creating change and becoming a voice for children everywhere. Follow Neha’s incredible story and help her create a #RippleEffect to change lives.

The Story of the Essence K. Coprich Library

With help from one #CollectiveProject student, the Essence K. Coprich Library is providing books and building dreams for children in Watts, CA. Inspired by the loss of a young girl, this library is showing the amazing power that comes from saying #IGiveABook.

Follow Albert's Story on OneNote

Albert Manero is giving limbs and hope to kids who need them. You can too. Be part of his #CollectiveProject by following his OneNote, and learn more about his amazing #BionicKids.

Follow Neha's Story on OneNote

Neha Gupta is a voice for children around the world, giving them new hope. And so can you. Get involved with her #CollectiveProject by following her OneNote where you’ll discover small ways you can contribute and help Neha create a #RippleEffect that can change the world.

Follow the Essence K. Coprich Library on OneNote

The Essence K. Coprich Library is opening up a world of reading for kids. You can help. Get involved by visiting the library’s OneNote, and see how you can help put books on its shelves.

The #CollectiveProject was about a lot more than just Iron Man and Alex fist-bumping epically. Watch this to see what our superhero students accomplished.

8 years ago

#CollectiveProject student Albert Manero was featured at TedActive! Limbitless is really gaining momentum. Great work, Albert!

9 years ago

Here’s your chance to join Robert Downey Jr and get involved with the #CollectiveProject! Learn more about how students like Albert and his #BionicKids are changing the world around them.

9 years ago

#CollectiveProject students are doing amazing things every day. Builidng an Iron Man arm for little Alex is just the beginning. Find out how two more students like Albert are changing the world around them. 

9 years ago

Robert Downey Jr. and Alex stole the ​show!  Meet Albert, the student behind ​the superheroes and see how he was​ inspired to design 3D printed limbs for kids.

9 years ago

After more than 40 hours ofdesigning, building, and painting and one very special surprise from Robert Downey Jr., Alex receives the gift of a lifetime – a new Iron Man inspired arm created by #CollectiveProject student Albert Manero and his Limbitless Solutions team.

9 years ago

A huge thank you to Robert Downey Jr. for getting involved and helping raise awareness for the great work #CollectiveProject student Albert Manero and his Limbitless team are doing for #BionicKids.

9 years ago

Every day, Albert Manero and his fellow students at UCF change a child’s life with their innovative 3D printed limbs. And who knows how that one child will change the world? Watch his story, and keep following for the next #CollectiveProject student Neha Gupta.

9 years ago

Loved Albert’s #CollectiveProject story? Stay tuned for more students with great ideas, starting with Neha Gupta next week.

9 years ago

Check out this video that Veritasium made about #CollectiveProject’s Albert Manero and his work on the #Limbitless mechanical arm at UCF and around the world. Learn more about Albert’s story and #CollectiveProject here.

9 years ago