Regional Winners

Our invention will help save pandas by helping bamboo grow faster and there will be more of it!  The Mist Tower will shoot mist across the area where bamboo grows and cool it and water it.  The Climate Checker finds where the high temperatures are and tells the tower where to send the mist.  It won’t bother the pandas but might help cool them off!

The project poster

The Drone Cleaner is a drone that will fly around and pick up trash as it moves through a location. The drone will pick up the trash and put it in the correct place – trash or recycling. The drone will help stop litter and waste.

The project website.

Only 2.8% of people in the U.S. know sign language, leaving many deaf individuals facing daily communication challenges.  Initially, we considered a “Sign Language Glove” to translate hand gestures into words, but it was too bulky and impractical. Instead, we developed smart glasses that convert sign language into speech. A built-in camera records hand gestures and sends the video to an app, which translates the signs into words. The glasses then speak the words aloud, making communication more seamless and accessible.

The project poster.

BlazeBlock is a revolutionary building material designed to protect homes from fires by actively suppressing flames. Combining the eco-friendly benefits of HempBlock with cutting-edge technologies, BlazeBlock integrates fire-activated microcapsules, smart thermal sensors, and bio-engineered mycelium to detect and combat fires in real-time. The microcapsules release fire-retardant gel when exposed to heat, while the sensors trigger an alert to fire response systems. Additionally, the mycelium network releases natural fire-retardant compounds, providing a self-extinguishing feature. BlazeBlock is set to redefine fire safety in homes, combining sustainability with innovative fire-fighting capabilities.

The project poster.

There is a condition called Raynaud’s Syndrome that makes hands, fingers and toes react to cold temperatures by turning white and becoming painful. We wanted to solve this problem. We created a ring that could be worn and it would solve the problem for all users.

The project PDF.

We live in Colorado, surrounded by mountains, and often encounter wildlife on roads, such as deer, rabbits, coyotes, and skunks. Sadly, we frequently see injured animals, which motivated us to tackle this issue. Current solutions, such as wildlife crossings, fencing, and driver awareness campaigns, help but are insufficient, as up to two million wildlife collisions occur annually. Our solution integrates advanced technologies like infrasound sensors, cameras, and thermal imaging to detect wildlife on roads. This device, mounted on the roadside and at the front of a vehicle like a dashcam, identifies animals and alerts drivers with a sound. The combination of technologies ensures early detection, giving drivers enough time to stop and avoid collisions. By reducing accidents, our invention aims to protect wildlife and humans, minimize material damage, and make roads safer. We hope this device can significantly lower collisions and save countless lives.

The project poster.