mechanical arm
Unicode: 1F9BE
Description
An emoji representing a 'mechanical arm' or 'robotic arm', depicting a bionic or prosthetic limb, often in metallic grey or silver.
Group:
People & Body > body-parts
Status:
fully-qualified
Emotion:
Neutral, or evocative of technology, disability, future, innovation, and sometimes artificial intelligence.
Backstory
This emoji was introduced in Unicode 12.0 (2019) as part of a push for more inclusive emojis, particularly representing people with disabilities. It allows for the depiction of prosthetic limbs and has since gained broader usage in technology and sci-fi contexts.
Usage Examples
- Discussing technology: 'The new AI is almost ready to control the robotic arm. 🦾'
- Referring to prosthetics: 'Innovations in bionic limbs are incredible. 🦾'
- Science fiction themes: 'Cyborgs often have advanced mechanical arms. 🦾'
- Symbolizing strength or precision: 'This machine operates with such precision, like a bionic arm. 🦾'
Cultural Differences
Western culture:
Often associated with science fiction, robotics, prosthetics for disability, or themes of enhancement.
East Asian culture:
Can be seen in contexts of anime/manga (e.g., cyborgs), technological advancement, or assistive devices.