Medivest
2016
About Medivest
The students from Loughborough Grammar School developed a wearable vest that monitors heart rate variability and body temperature to predict an epileptic seizure. The vest then sends a message to both the wearer’s phone, as well as possibly a carer to warn them that they need help.
How it works
Sensors embedded in the vest monitor the wearer to detect the signs that a seizure is soon to occur. If a seizure is imminent, the Medivest will send an alert to selected smartphones.
Awards
- National Winner Of The Healthcare Category, TeenTech 2016
- GSK Young Engineer Of The Year Award 2016
- ECYS Runners Up
What Our Students Think
Weekly lessons are essential for building up skills to become a complete applicant, as they often take time to develop and work on. This format of work aids the development of independent critical thinking and creativity, with helping hands along the way to ensure that you reach your goal. Working with teams and managing deadlines developed my ability to work in a team, and the emotional intelligence gained from relating to others and becoming closer friends with your teammates is a highlight. Skills developed in these sessions are the super-curricula skills universities and employers are looking for, and I would strongly advise anyone interested to get involved as I genuinely believe it has had such a positive outcome for me as a person.
