Teen Engineer Wins $25,000 Scholarship for $130 AI-Powered Bedsore Detection Device
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·4 viewsEighteen-year-old Maya Trutschl has developed a low-cost system that uses machine learning and thermal imaging to detect early-stage pressure injuries in patients. The device, built for just $130, is designed to alert nursing staff before bedsores worsen, potentially improving patient outcomes. Her innovation addresses a longstanding challenge in healthcare, particularly for bedridden patients who are highly vulnerable to such injuries. The project earned Trutschl a $25,000 scholarship in recognition of her work. She has expressed ambitions to continue applying intelligent engineering solutions to pressing problems in the medical field.
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