In Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli, 2 Students Develop Smart Shoe Technology For Differently-abled

In Tamil Nadu’s Tirunelveli district, Palayamkottai Higher Secondary School has been grabbing headlines after two students made the school proud with their innovative invention. This might be a game-changer for differently-abled people. The school conducts many training programs related to scientific research. The Education Department organised a district-level science exhibition competition at Palayamkottai Higher Secondary School which saw many participants. Among them, two eighth-standard students came up with a unique invention. David Solomon and Antony Anson developed a smart shoe technology, which when worn by differently-abled individuals will use sensors to detect obstacles on the road and alert them through an alarm and help them walk or navigate better with extra caution.

The two students also participated in the statewide competition held in Cuddalore, Tamil Nadu. Among the 10 groups in the South Indian Science Exhibition, these students managed to secure a place with their innovative ideas. The students’ determination and hard work resulted in the invention, which can truly help differently-abled people.

On this proud occasion, the headmaster of the institute, Joseph Kennedy shared that training and programs related to scientific methods are important for students. Three dedicated teachers have supported and helped the students in this specialised training. With team efforts, the students came up with unique technology and even showed how the technology would work.

David Solomon in an interview with News18 said, “The inspiration for this invention is my father, who is a differently-abled individual. People like him face challenges and suffer. To avoid this and ease their difficulties, I created this innovative shoe along with a fellow student and with the guidance of our teachers.”

The school too is making quite the efforts to encourage the students in critical and scientific thinking as these can promote innovative ideas and creativity at a very young stage and will inculcate a feeling of curiosity and intrigue, which might lead to problem-solving.