Inventions  

Elon Musk shared on X that Neuralink has achieved success in testing the implantation of a chip into the human brain. This development represents a significant milestone in the field of medical technology.

Dungar Singh Sodha ventured into entrepreneurship to find a solution to the electricity problems in his village and successfully implemented his windmill model. This portable windmill, easily transportable to fields or farmhouses, is just of the right size.

Dr Akshata Krishnamurthy is a part of the NASA mission that is working to obtain samples from Mars. She holds a PhD degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics. She is not only an accomplished scientist but is also the first Indian woman to operate a rover on Mars.

Ravi Kaushik, a resident of Delhi, has invented a unique air purifier that cools down the air while cleaning it. After a thorough research, Ravi designed a blueprint for an economical air purifier. He was finally able to develop a product that was both efficient and within a low budget. The Airth AC purifiers cost around Rs 3,000.

A 17-year-old boy from Delhi has created a bulb that provides power backup for up to 10 hours. He was aware about the power cut issues that villagers suffered from and wanted to contribute his bit to help young students continue their studies uninterruptedly. So far, he has sold more than 7000 bulbs.

Gudiya Devi, a resident of Lucknow, faced difficulties as a pregnant woman as she could not defecate in clean toilets and could not change her clothes in private spaces during her hospitalization. These problems prompted her to design a uniform that would alleviate such issues for the patients.

Vipin Kadam could only study till class 10 and yet he has created an innovative robot that serves to the needs of disabled people. His robot is called ‘Maa Robot,’ and it operates through voice commands. He did not possess any knowledge about robotics, however, finding a solution to the challenges his daughters faced, was enough to embark on the journey of creating a robot.

Abhishek Chaudhary got the idea of making an affordable crop protection solution when he pondered on how to prevent wild animals from causing damage to the fields. The device utilizes light and sound to instil fear in animals, prompting them to move away from the fields without any harm.  

Abhishek Chaudhary is a resident of Ramwapur village in Siddharth Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. This 19-year-old boy has invented a device called ‘Crop Security Alarm’ to prevent wild animals from entering the fields. Presently, he is making a new device that can be used to control the functions of vehicles like cars and bikes.

Rajpal Singh Narvariya had to discontinue his studies due to financial constraints but his curiosity drove him to explore the hidden cave of innovations he was meant to be known for. After making around 20 machineries, he has not abandoned his will to invent something new and continues on the path of creation.

Shakuntala Devi was an Indian researcher, writer, and social worker. She was famously known as the ‘human calculator.’ She showcased her arithmetical talent in Europe in 1950 and in New York City in the year 1976. She made a Guinness World Record in 1982 by multiplying two 13-digit numbers in just 28 seconds.

Uttar Pradesh’s Rajkumar Mishra made paddy threshing machines in efforts to make his family’s financial condition better. He was awarded with a sum of Rs 1 lakh for making these machines, by the Grass Root Startup category at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University.

Jharkhand’s Kamdev Pan received his education from local villages and colleges. His fascination with science and technology inspired him to launch his own brand of e-bikes. He manufactures e-bikes and sells them all over the country. Currently, he is working on his dream project of building a drone car.

Mumbai-based data engineer Akshay Ridlan has invented such a device which can be used to find the locations of missing persons. In May 2020, he had lost his dog, which prompted him to create such devices with QR codes on them. The lockets with QR codes were launched on 13 September by Dr Swati Piramal.

Kannauj’s Avni Kumar Shukla is not any less brilliant that the iconic character of ‘Rancho’. His love for technology and innovation has inspired him to develop several devices to make people’s lives easier. So far, he has created anti-theft systems, smart helmets, safe child devices and many more.