Youth researchYoung scientists honored
A robotic sparring partner for boxing training, the Internet of Things for the home or a camera that always shoots blur-free films thanks to motors and position sensors - the creativity of the young researchers at the 51st national finals knew no bounds. Now the winners have been announced.
Katharina Häußler (17) and Annalena Pleß (17) from Stuttgart have developed a clever smartphone app that helps people find lost items. The principle: the bunch of keys is fitted with a small chip that communicates with the smartphone via Bluetooth. If the keys cannot be found, a search query via the app is all it takes - and the bunch makes itself known with a buzzing sound. The highlight: 'Custos Clavium' - 'Keeper of the Keys' - also works over long distances, i.e. outside Bluetooth range. This is because the app can remember the last registered chip location and report it to the desperate owner if necessary.