StrokeSense

Inspiration

What it does

How I built it

Challenges I ran into

Accomplishments that I'm proud of

What I learned

What's next for StrokeSense

I first became aware of how serious strokes can be when a classmate in my early grades experienced them. It made me think: strokes happen suddenly, and many people don’t get help quickly enough. I wanted to create something simple and portable that could detect early signs of stroke so families, caregivers, and older adults could act fast.

StrokeSense is a small device, about the size of a phone, that performs three quick checks: a smile test using a camera, a grip strength test, and a speech test using a microphone. The device guides the user with clear instructions and shows results immediately. It’s designed for homes, old-age centers, or hospitals, so people who are at risk can have a reliable tool nearby.

I started by sketching ideas and planning the tests. Hardware and testing are challenging, and the device is expensive to build right now, but I’m exploring ways to make it practical and affordable. I’ve done other projects before — a fire-fighting drone and a solar robot — which helped me learn how sensors, automation, and design work together.

Through working on StrokeSense, I’ve learned about problem-solving, planning, and designing solutions that matter. Next, I hope to collaborate with mentors or engineers to build a prototype and test it safely. My goal is for StrokeSense to become an easy-to-use tool that helps people get faster help when every second counts.

Built With

• ai-assistance-(chatgpt)
• basic-programming-logic
• canva
• figma
• idea
• ux/ui-design
• ux/ui-design-tools