Meet Maya Trutschl, 18, who built $130 bedsore detector and won $25,000

 At just eighteen, Maya Trutschl has created a pioneering system that utilizes machine learning and thermal imaging to detect early signs of pressure injuries. This innovative approach not only helps prevent bedsores but also provides timely alerts to nursing staff, enhancing patient care. Her remarkable achievement has won her a prestigious scholarship, fueling her ambition to innovate further and tackle significant challenges in healthcare through intelligent engineering solutions. At just eighteen, Maya Trutschl has created a pioneering system that utilizes machine learning and thermal imaging to detect early signs of pressure injuries. This innovative approach not only helps prevent bedsores but also provides timely alerts to nursing staff, enhancing patient care. Her remarkable achievement has won her a prestigious scholarship, fueling her ambition to innovate further and tackle significant challenges in healthcare through intelligent engineering solutions.