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Prototypes for Humanity continues to offer a platform to showcase the diversity of human ingenuity in several, key ‘impact’ fields. Solutions under the “Society” umbrella reflect the intricate relationship between technology, health, and societal well-being. Projects focused on a diverse range of topics, including improving access to education and finance, fostering transparency in administration, and promoting more equitable city planning and security. As in past editions, a large number of health-related projects were also included, presenting new diagnostic tools, therapeutic solutions, and life-enhancing technologies.

Air Pollution App

Air Pollution App

Clean air

Iscte – University Institute of Lisbon

Advancing urban sustainability and equality through digital tools

BaXine

BaXine

Healthcare

Aston University

Revolutionary vaccine carrier ensuring safe delivery in low-income regions

BioPrediction Framework

BioPrediction Framework

Healthcare

Advancing biological research through automated ML for biological sequences

BioSeg

BioSeg

Healthcare

AI tool for rapid segmentation in microscopic image analysis

BioSuGa Mat

BioSuGa Mat

Healthcare

Wrocław University of Science and Technology

Combined suture-gauge material to revolutionise wound healing

Braille Sense

Braille Sense

Healthcare

Innovative, affordable Braille tablet enhancing digital accessibility for the visually impaired

Brain CT Segmentor

Brain CT Segmentor

Healthcare

Nanyang Technological University

AI-assisted CT scans for efficient detection of neurological conditions

eNOugh

eNOugh

Safe habitats

Smart badge enhancing nighttime security with integrated AI technology

EquiPad

EquiPad

Female health

University of California, Berkeley

Eco-friendly, accessible menstrual care in innovative roll format

Felt

Felt

Healthcare

Integrated communication system for the DeafBlind, merging speech detection with emotion-conveying haptics

FlyVision

FlyVision

Safe habitats

National University of Singapore

Drone-based inspection systems for monitoring building safety

Golden Capsule

Golden Capsule

Healthcare

Medicine-injection device optimised for emergency disaster scenarios

GraphIT

GraphIT

Safety

Swinburne University of Technology

Graphene sensors for real-time structural health monitoring

Hipcare

Hipcare

Healthcare

ELISAVA

3D-printed design to revolutionise hip dysplasia treatment in babies

HIV-1 latency modulators

HIV-1 latency modulators

Healthcare

Croton Oligandrus extracts for new latent HIV cell therapy

Implant for Paralysis

Implant for Paralysis

Healthcare

Illinois Institute of Technology

A new wireless interface for spinal cord injury enabling motor function recovery

ImPulse

ImPulse

Healthcare

3D-printed modules for realistic cardiac surgery training

Kapak

Kapak

Education

Universidad San Francisco de Quito (USFQ)

AI to detect suspicious activity in public procurement processes

KAWU

KAWU

Education

Lira University

Prepaid Smart Cards for African students, promoting financial inclusion

KUKUA

KUKUA

Healthcare

Early malnutrition detection for easy use in remote areas

Manifold Tech

Manifold Tech

Safe habitats

The University of Hong Kong

Advanced laser radar technology for 3D scanning

Oasis

Oasis

Healthcare

Innovative visual aid enhancing focus, inspired by ADHD research

OS Malaria Diagnostics

OS Malaria Diagnostics

Healthcare

Open-source, affordable diagnostic tool for malaria detection in hard to reach areas

Radio Wave Activated Chemotherapy

Radio Wave Activated Chemotherapy

Healthcare

University of Oxford

Advanced drug-release technology for safer and more targeted chemotherapy

Rapid PCR Tests

Rapid PCR Tests

Healthcare

ETH Zurich

Simple, affordable PCR tests to tackle diseases in resource-limited settings

Redicine Medsol

Redicine Medsol

Healthcare

Medication management through IoT pill-boxes and mobile support

Rehabilitation Smart Orthosis

Rehabilitation Smart Orthosis

Healthcare

3D-printed knee orthosis using sensors and electrical impulses for correction

Solar Methane Decomposition

Solar Methane Decomposition

Energy

University of California, Los Angeles

Methane pyrolysis for the sustainable production of hydrogen and graphite

Surgical AI Trainer

Surgical AI Trainer

Healthcare

California Institute of Technology

AI feedback system to improve outcomes in surgery

The Blue Box

The Blue Box

New technology

University of Barcelona

Device-enabled AI algorithm to detect breast cancer in urine of young women

Toro

Toro

Cities and Communities,Education

Web-based navigation tool for scientific literature

Unify

Unify

Education,Cities and Communities

Inclusive smart city development, connecting governments with domain experts