Working out of her garage, Anushka Naiknaware designed a sensor that tracks wound healing, becoming the youngest winner (at age 13) of the Google Science Fair. Her clever invention addresses the global challenge of chronic wounds, which don't heal properly due to preexisting conditions like diabetes and account for billions in medical costs worldwide. Join Naiknaware as she explains how her "smart bandage" works -- and how she's sharing her story to inspire others to make a difference.

Anushka Naiknaware: A teen scientist's invention to help wounds heal

A teen scientist's invention to help wounds heal

A 14-year-old innovates a smart bandage, signaling when to change it, addressing chronic wounds with a cost of $50 billion in 2010.

Leveraging fractal math, the invention improves chronic wound care by monitoring moisture levels, crucial for healing stages.

The smart bandage, paired with a Bluetooth chip, empowers patients and doctors with real-time healing data, revolutionizing wound care.