{"id":70378,"date":"2024-12-04T12:29:31","date_gmt":"2024-12-04T11:29:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ifia.com\/?p=70378"},"modified":"2024-12-04T12:34:25","modified_gmt":"2024-12-04T11:34:25","slug":"young-innovator-interview-featuring-suchita-srinivasan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ifia.com\/young-innovator-interview-featuring-suchita-srinivasan\/","title":{"rendered":"Young Innovator Interview | Featuring Suchita Srinivasan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Young Innovator Interview | Featuring Suchita Srinivasan | By Aarin Bothra&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23DD3333|line_height:2&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Days%20One%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">Suchita Srinivasan, a standout at the <strong>2024 U.S. National Innovator Challenge<\/strong>, is the brilliant mind behind <strong>Cura: A Torticollis Head Tilt Device<\/strong>, an innovative solution to a widespread medical condition. This invention comprises a hardware device paired with an iOS and Android mobile application, designed to aid individuals suffering from <strong>Torticollis<\/strong>, a condition that causes the neck to contract and the head to tilt to one side. According to NCBI, Torticollis affects one in 250 newborns, with 90% of the population experiencing at least one episode during their lifetime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How Cura Works&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23DD3333|line_height:2&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Days%20One%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">The hardware device, shaped like an earpiece, integrates cutting-edge technology, including an <strong>MPU6050 gyroscope<\/strong>, a vibration motor, and a button. It monitors the user\u2019s head tilt and alerts them with vibrations if their head deviates beyond a predefined angle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;70382&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">The companion mobile app stores user accounts and tracks daily progress, providing valuable insights for patients and medical professionals alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Technologies Used in Cura:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Arduino:<\/strong> Programming the hardware device.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Firebase:<\/strong> Storing and authenticating user information.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Flutter:<\/strong> Developing the mobile app.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Bluetooth:<\/strong> Connecting the hardware device with the app.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">Cura addresses the challenges of current treatment options, such as physical therapy, which is limited in duration, and neck braces, which are often bulky and uncomfortable. By offering a discreet, user-friendly solution, Cura provides continuous support throughout the day, making it a game-changer for those affected by Torticollis and similar conditions, including multiple sclerosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;A Personal Connection to Innovation&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23DD3333|line_height:2&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Days%20One%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">Suchita\u2019s inspiration for Cura stems from her personal experience with Torticollis. Having faced the limitations of existing treatments firsthand, she recognized the need for a more effective and convenient solution. She recalls wishing for a product that could offer discreet, ongoing assistance. Her determination to fill this gap led her to develop Cura.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">After two prototype iterations, Suchita achieved significant improvements. The second prototype simplified the design, reducing Bluetooth communication complexities and cutting production costs from <strong>$58.91<\/strong> to <strong>$36.59<\/strong>. Testing the device herself, she experienced firsthand how Cura consistently reminded her to maintain proper posture, improving her condition significantly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;70380&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow_3d&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Looking Ahead&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23DD3333|line_height:2&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Days%20One%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">Suchita has ambitious plans for Cura\u2019s future, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">Adding new features, such as enhanced communication between the app and device and facial recognition capabilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">Securing a patent and FDA approval.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">Selling the product online and through pharmacies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">Collaborating with medical professionals for clinical trials and feedback.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">Partnering with manufacturing companies to bring Cura to market.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Words of Wisdom&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23DD3333|line_height:2&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Days%20One%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">Suchita\u2019s journey has taught her invaluable lessons about perseverance and resilience:<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>\u201cIf there is one thing I\u2019ve learned throughout the inventing process, my high school journey, and generally the last 16 years of my life, it\u2019s that failure is not the end.\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">She reflects on her younger self, who would feel devastated when outcomes didn\u2019t meet her expectations. Over time, she realized that every opportunity, regardless of the result, provides skills and knowledge that contribute to future success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>\u201cSo, maybe you didn\u2019t win that award, get the best grade, or beat the opposing team. And that\u2019s okay. Just keep working hard, keep putting in time and effort into the activities you love, and keep being driven. Even if the outcome isn\u2019t what you wanted, get back on your feet and keep going. As Helen Keller once said, \u2018A bend in the road is not the end of the road, unless you fail to make the turn.\u2019\u201d<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Inspiring the Next Generation&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23DD3333|line_height:2&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Days%20One%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">Suchita\u2019s journey exemplifies how personal challenges can fuel innovative solutions. With the support of mentors, medical experts, and the STEM community, she is determined to make Cura a transformative tool for those in need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Innovation World<\/strong> is proud to highlight Suchita\u2019s story as a testament to the power of creativity, determination, and resilience.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><b><span style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial Narrow',sans-serif; font-style: normal;\">INNOVATION WORLD IS A PROUD MEMBER OF <a href=\"https:\/\/ifia.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IFIA<\/a><\/span><\/b><\/em><b><i><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;70391&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;70379&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;70381&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; style=&#8221;vc_box_shadow&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Young Innovator Interview | Featuring Suchita Srinivasan | By Aarin Bothra&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|font_size:20|text_align:left|color:%23DD3333|line_height:2&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Days%20One%3Aregular|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;fadeInLeft&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/2&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Suchita Srinivasan, a standout at the 2024 U.S. National Innovator Challenge, is the brilliant mind behind Cura: A Torticollis Head Tilt Device, an innovative solution to a widespread medical condition. 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