From Idea to Invention: Quest Student Receives Best In Show Award at National Invention Convention
Congratulations to Arnav C. for winning an impressive four awards at the ninth annual RJX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals on June 5-7, in Dearborn, Michigan.
Arnav placed first nationally in 8th grade, received an Industry Award for Health and Medical (presented by Danaher Foundation), was a Patent Application winner (presented by WilmerHale), and was awarded the coveted Best of Show Most Innovative Award (presented by RTX).
Arnav’s award, BlindSpace, is “is a revolutionary AI-powered device designed to empower blind and visually impaired individuals. With the simple press of a button on a walking stick, BlindSpace captures a photo of the surrounding environment and delivers a verbal description through an earpiece, providing just the right amount of information — no need to fumble with complex apps or touchscreens. This seamless hardware-software integration sets BlindSpace apart, allowing users to navigate unknown environments.”
The RJX Invention Convention welcomed more than 400 young inventors from across the country. During the two-day event, participants were also given the chance to pitch their inventions to a casting team from ABC’s Shark Tank show.
Learn more about this event and see a complete list of winners here.
Photo courtesy of the RJX Invention Convention.