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
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.
Program:Girls
Topic:Gender Equality
2020 Finalist
A10
by A10 Box
Spain
An assistive technology for people with visual impairments. Using image recognition software, A10 is trained to alert users if they are about to take the wrong medication. A10 can also notify an emergency contact if a medication is not taken within a specified window.
Program:Families
Topic:Reduced Inequalities
2020 Regional Winner
Recyclator
by Recyclator
Spain
A tool to help users improve their recycling habits by alleviating confusion. Recylator uses a camera to analyze waste materials against its database, and then flashes one of its 5 colored LED lights, indicating what category the recyclable material falls under.
