Every year we challenge girls around the world to solve problems in their communities. This App Gallery showcases some of the top solutions from recent years. We hope they inspire you to solve a problem you care about in your community!
Scoutbot Waterguardian is a wearable device that uses an image analysis algorithm to determine if a swimmer is safe. To train their model, the team collected data from people wearing their prototype while underwater. If a person is at risk, the prototype will send a signal to a device that emits a red light.
Program:Families
Topic:Good Health and Well-Being
2019 Finalist
Shoo
by Team De La Paz
United States
Shoo uses a live camera to collect images and pass them through an image recognition algorithm to determine if a dog
is in a specified area. If an animal is present, the device emits a high pitched sound that deters it from staying. The prototype uses Raspberry Pi and the algorithm is written via Scratch X.
Program:Families
Topic:Sustainable Cities and Communities
2019 Finalist
Cavity Crusher
by The Mayet Family
Pakistan
Cavity Crusher’s algorithm uses tooth brushing time to determine a child’s oral health habits. If the model determines inadequate toothbrushing, it will notify the parent. Prior to this prototype, the family built a model able to recognize images of toothbrushing. However, they determined more accurate results could be achieved with number data.
Program:Families
Topic:Good Health and Well-Being
2019 Finalist
Duckweed Vacuum Cleaner
by The Vega-Hidalgo Family
Bolivia
Duckweed Vacuum Cleaner uses a camera to collect data for its image recognition algorithm. Once it has determined that the harmful duckweed is present, the prototype (controlled by Raspberry Pi and powered by a DC motor) vacuums up the duckweed.
Program:Families
Topic:Climate Action
2019 Finalist
My Drawings Speak Up
by The Rana Family
Palestinian Territories
My Drawings Speak Up uses image recognition technology to analyze
children’s drawings and notify an adult when a child is facing bullying or violence. The algorithm was trained using hand-drawn images from children as well as drawings from trained psychologists.
Program:Families
Topic:Quality Education
2019 Finalist
When&Where
by LPSN
Spain
When&Where is an emergency response app that makes women's lives safer. It obtains your location in real time, and if something happens – for example, if you stop or you are moving away from your destination – it asks you if you are okay. If you aren't, it calls an emergency contact or emergency services (112), depending on the option selected by the user.
