Many of the most successful brands in the world began from college dorms. No matter what grade, there are new ideas emerging from different schools today. While some students are in high school, others are working on innovative projects in college. These are some innovations that students have made in the past few decades.
Baby Saver 2000
Traumatizing is the death of children who have been in hot cars. Each year, more than 37 such cases are reported in America. This problem is especially acute in the south, where it is often unbearable to live, especially during summer. It is possible to raise the temperature in the car by as much as an hour, even if it is only 80 degrees outside. In such an environment, children will die. What if the vehicle owner could be notified about rising temperatures? Are there ways for people to be notified that something is not right and prompt intervention? What if doors and windows were to open when temperatures rise? These were the thoughts of Tyler Duke and Mason Covington. Mason and Tyler were both students at Beebe Junior High School, Arkansas. They developed the Baby Saver 2000 in 2017. The detector is attached to the car seat. The monitor records temperature changes to warn the vehicle owner when they are becoming unbearable. To send a more precise signal, the monitor can also measure the temperature of the child. The monitor pushes the car alarm to alert others and eventually opens the windows. It’s amazing to see the solutions that high school students can provide in a world dominated by adults.
Animal Detector
4 billion was spent on repairing and compensating motor vehicle owners who were injured by animals. The animals run from predators and wildfires. Although animal detection systems were developed by many companies, they did not work well on roads. The detector is located next to the highway. The detector detects animals approaching from more than 100 yards away. The fence will strobe to signal motorists. You can slow down or be careful enough to avoid a collision. Solar power powers the animal detector. The animal detector is energy-efficient and prevents the losses associated with road accidents. This simple invention is saving lives and protecting property from damage. Kaika Burk and Anna Burger from Snow Flake Junior High, Arizona, developed the project. Kaybree Raisor also contributed to it.
Shower vending machine
Two students from Mississippi’s Golfport High School were discussing future projects. One of the most popular themes at such events is the comfort and well-being of the homeless. The National Technical Honor Society’s brainstorming. The team discovered a wide range of resources that could be used to help the homeless. These resources included soup kitchens, shelters, and weather shelters. The shower was only available for use once per week, according to the team. The shower time was now limited to 8.30 am to 11.30 am. This meant that students would need to miss school in order to shower. This makes matters worse. Jendayi London and Patrick Kamacho decided to create a personal hygiene item called a shower vending device. It can be used to dispense personal hygiene products such as soap and tissue. The machine also offers secure shower stalls to the homeless. It can be moved and powered by solar energy.
Drones in Agriculture
Drones are already being used in photography and warfare. Although their potential to transform the entire agricultural industry is limited, they have the potential to be used in limited ways. Eric Crane and Elexus Johnson, both from Gering High School in Nebraska, decided to make agriculture more productive by using more drones. The problem with current machine applications in agriculture was the waste resulting from a blanket application of pesticides. The soil and air were contaminated with most of the pesticides and fertilizers. The two inventors believed that a drone would provide better results. They developed technology in 2016 that allowed drones to identify the pesticide and water requirements of each plant. The specific application reduces wastage from irrigation and blanket spraying.
The Lean Mean Graphene Machine
Two students at the University of Illinois came up with the idea. Two students from the University of Illinois invented a coating for plastic pipes that reduces greenhouse gas emissions. The invention will help power plants reduce their carbon footprints. Because there is not much focus on green energy, the invention was a big hit around the world. The attention to the invention has declined since the US’s last power plant was built in 1970. It won the Shell Ideas360 competition, which validated its idea. Students have been the pioneers in developing innovative solutions across different industries for decades. Because they are focused on issues that many people don’t pay attention to, their solutions are extraordinary. The best part is that the innovators are still in junior high and have a lot of freedom to create more innovative products.
