Young Innovator Rebecca Young Designs Solar-Powered Blanket for Homeless
The innovative design unfolds from a backpack into a neat, warm covering, offering both comfort and dignity to those in need.
An example such as this is Rebecca Young, a 12-year-old from Glasgow in Scotland who took her compassion to action with an invention that helps homeless people survive freezing nights with a solar-powered blanket. The innovative design unfolds from a backpack into a neat, warm covering, offering both comfort and dignity to those in need.
This invention shone at the Primary Engineer MacRobert Medal competition, which received over 70,000 entries to judges. Already, prototypes of the solar-powered blankets have already been distributed through local charities, making tangible differences in the lives of the homeless.
Her work has inspired schools to feature her story in their STEM programs, encouraging other young people to be innovators of solutions for social issues. She was named one of Time Magazine's Girls of the Year-a proof that age is not a barrier to creating meaningful change.
This journey of a young inventor shows the power of youth-led solutions and how innovation can solve some pressing problems that society faces. If provided with proper support and resources, the story of Rebecca will be proof that the fusion of empathy with science can work in improving people's lives.
This article is authored by Sakshi, an intern from Deccan Chronicle
