Growing with science
summary
A young researcher developed several low-cost hardware projects: an Arduino-based flood-alert pluviometer with ultrasonic and float sensors plus Bluetooth telemetry; a 3D-printed, inexpensive electrophoresis kit that replaces a $189 commercial unit and improved student test scores; four foot-analysis rigs combining silicone casts, an Arduino with 10 pressure sensors, EMG sensors, and a PS3-camera IR platen; and a four-part SIDS monitoring system using 10 mattress sensors, an IR face detector, an 8×8 thermal grid, and a Wi‑Fi pulse sensor. The work began at age 14, produced multiple recognitions, and surveys showed 88% interest with companies contacting for deployment.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Introduction
- 1:43Research first steps
- 4:09Flood prevention project
- 6:03Electrophoresis education kit
- 7:50Footprint analysis systems
- 12:30Infant sudden death project
- 22:40Results and conclusions
- 24:29Q&A
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