California teens, 16 and 17, build AI system to detect fall risks in older adults, win $100,000
Source: Times of India
Category: Technology
Region: General
Published: September 27, 2026 at 07:30
๐ Summary
California teenagers Ruoqi Li and Jason Yang developed SafeStrides, an AI-powered fall-risk system combining smartphone camera tracking and wearable sensors. The system analyses walking patterns, provides instant risk assessments and offers mobility and home-safety guidance. Their engineering project earned them recognition as 2026 Davidson Fellows and a shared $100,000 scholarship.