The Economic Times

At 13, a California student innovated a device to detect falls in the dark, became America's top young scientist, and took home $25,000

Kevin Tang developed FallGuard, a system detecting falls in real time, even at night. This invention earned him the title of America's Top Young Scientist. He won a $25,000 prize after beating nine other finalists in Minnesota. Tang's personal experiences with falls and strokes inspired his innovative home safety solution. His project demonstrated the power of technology to aid older adults effectively.