Welcome to the world of Kidventors, our genius Kid-Inventors.
Have you ever imagined that in a world of experienced engineers, scientists, doctors, and brilliant minds; the next big thing in the world comes from the bright minds of kids. As we know, creativity has no age limit and the best ideas come from the unlikeliest places. Yes, you are right! These young inventors are not only thinking of fantastic out-of-the box ideas but are also trying to bring real changes in the world.
When we think of it, what actually helps the Kid-ventors think beyond their age is their boundless imagination and fearless challenging behaviour. Unlike adults, children often approach problems with fresh perspectives and unbridled creativity. They see the world not as it is but as it could be and this vision is the driving force behind their groundbreaking inventions.
According to a great saying, age is just a number. These brilliant young innovators are here to make a difference and their inspiring stories are not only heartwarming but also a reminder that we should always nurture and support the creative potential in every child. After all, today’s curious minds could be tomorrow’s inventors who are set to change the world. Let’s dive into some of the coolest inventions and the incredible stories behind these brilliant and beautiful minds, starting from household items to out of space devices.
- Sam Houghton: GB2438091A
Sam Houghton is one of the youngest recognized kid inventors from the United Kingdom who came up with the idea at the age of 3 and became an inventor with a patent, at the age of 5. Sam invented “A sweeping device with two heads”, where the invention claims that the sweeping device for sweeping a surface comprises a combination of two brushes connected by a resilient connector; the first brush comprises a brush head, a plurality of bristles affixed to the brush head and a handle extending from the brush head; the second brush comprises a brush head, a plurality of bristles affixed to the brush head and a handle extending from the brush head, wherein the resilient connector serves to retain said combination of brushes in resiliently moveable relation to one another in use.
- Gitanjali Rao: US11085907B2
Gitanjali Rao was 11 years old when she thought of something incredible arising from her main aim which was to serve the society and help the people in need. When she was 9, she came to know about Flint in Michigan facing a crisis of lead-contaminated tap water. Clean water is a basic human right, she thought, but the water in Flint was poisoned with lead and the kids drinking it had brain damage and several health issues. She came across an article on carbon nanotubes, used to detect food spoilage through resistance created by gases in air, and her mind churned to know if it would also work to detect lead in water. After more than a year of research, brainstorming, prototyping, and testing, Gitanjali invented a device that uses nanotechnology to test water for contaminants and deliver fast, accurate results—all before she turned 11 years old. Gitanjali decided to name the device “Tethys,” for the Greek goddess of fresh water, and on August 10, 2021, she received a patent from the US patent office for her invention.
Her invention is a system and method for detecting contaminants in water, where the device may include: a sensor configured to detect one or more contaminants in a liquid when the sensor is dipped into the liquid; a computing device connected to the sensor, the computing device being configured to determine a resistance of the device when the sensor is dipped into the liquid; and a wireless electronic device connected to the computing device via one or more wireless links and configured to receive the resistance of the device when the sensor is dipped into the liquid from the computing device, and the wireless electronic device determines a level of contamination in the liquid based on a difference between the resistance of the device when the sensor is dipped into the liquid and a set or predetermined resistance.
Amazing right!
- Anushka Naiknaware: US20180266976A1
Anushka Naiknaware, at the age of 13, invented a bandage that monitors the healing process of wounds. Anushka is an Indian-American girl, who with dedication and innovation capabilities, devised a bandage having significant implications for medical care worldwide. Her invention uses biocompatible sensors to track moisture levels in wounds, ensuring optimal healing conditions.
A sensor for detecting moisture comprising a substrate, a pattern made on the substrate using a nanoparticle conductive ink and having at least two conductive terminals to the pattern. The sensor may further include an electronic device to monitor the impedance at the terminals and can provide representative audio or visual output; or may transmit the measured impedance or the corresponding representative status over wired or wireless interface to other electronic devices. The interfaced electronic devices may further transmit all the received data to data servers for additional processing and Internet services.
- Bishop Curry V: US 9,937,830
At the age of ten, Bishop Curry V was inspired to invent a way to prevent the accidental death of children in hot cars after a tragedy involving a young child in his neighbourhood. Bishop came up with an idea for a device that included motion sensors, global positioning, messaging capabilities, and many more to develop a device called Oasis, which is a life-saving device for children left in a hot car. Bishop’s device, Oasis, attaches to the top of a child’s car seat, wherein a motion sensor detects a child in a motionless car, and within minutes sends a message to the parents, then alerts the authorities, including the car’s location. At the same time, the device activates a thermoelectric cooling device to blow cool air on the child until help arrives.
Bishop’s invention is a child passenger safety seat emergency cooling and notification system, for detecting hot car seat situations, manually cooling the child in those situations, and facilitating one or more alert notifications. An apparatus receives sensor data that it uses to detect the presence of a child in a car seat in a vehicle. Multiple sensors provide added security against false positives. When a child is detected, the apparatus activates a cooling flow of air towards the child if the temperature rises above a threshold. The apparatus waits until the vehicle is not moving and off before initiating notifications to one or more subscribing devices. Once off, and once the temperature of the child further rises or has the air flow on for a period of time, the apparatus sends a notification to the subscribing devices. If the child is not removed within a set period of time, then emergency responders are notified.
- Rifath Sharook:
Hailing from Tamil Nadu, Rifath Sharook made headlines globally when, at the age of 18, he developed the world’s lightest satellite, named “KalamSat” in honor of the late Indian president and scientist Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. The satellite weighs only 64 grams and it was launched by NASA, marking a significant achievement for young Indian innovators.
When Shaarook was a child, he’d spend hours staring through the lens of a telescope with his dad. Sadly Mohamed Farook, a local professor and scientist, passed away when his son was in primary school. But Shaarook’s passion for space lived on. As a young teenager he joined Space Kidz India, an organisation dedicated to nurturing young people with a passion for technology and he formed a six-person team and dedicated the next four years to making a satellite, under the guidance of the organisation’s founder and director. Eventually they invented KalamSat: the lightest satellite in the world.
At just 64g, it weighs about as much as a large battery. It’s essentially a 3.8cm-wide cube made from 3D-printed plastic, reinforced with carbon fibres. It contains several different kinds of sensor, including those to measure temperature, magnetism, altitude and any strains on the structure as it hurtles through space. It also has its own power source and a small computer, to turn on all the sensors at the right moment and store their data.
These young inventors demonstrate that age is no barrier to creativity and innovation. Their remarkable achievements at such a young age inspire others to explore their ideas and make a difference in the world.
Author: Megha Nadiger, Origiin IP Solutions LLP
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