A team of teenage inventors have revealed a cond0m capable of
changing colour when it comes into contact with STIs.
The prescient prophylactic has a built-in indicator that alters its
colour depending on what infection it picks up. It was revealed at
the TeenTech Awards in London where it won the health category.
Called the S.T.EYE, the project was the creation of Daanyaal Ali, 14,
Muaz Nawaz, 13 and Chirag Shah, 14.
“We created the S.T.EYE as a new way for STI detection to help the
future of the next generation,” said Daanyaal Ali, 14 from Isaan
Newton Academy in Illford.
“We wanted to make something that make detecting harmful STIs
safer than ever before, so that people can take immediate action in
the privacy of their own homes without the invasive procedures at
the doctors.
“We’ve made sure we’re able to give peace of mind to users and
make sure people can be even more responsible than ever before.”
The S.T.EYE was only one of the projects on display at the
TeenTech awards, which showcases the inventions of students
using science and technology to solve real problems in a range of
different categories.
As a prize for winning the health category Daanyaal, Muaz and
Chirag will be invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace in the
autumn.
“We encourage students to take their ideas out of the classroom by
putting them face-to-face with industry professionals, helping to
open their eyes to the real potential of their ideas,” said TeenTech’s
founder and CEO, Maggie Philbin.
Other inventions on show at the awards included shoes that use the
energy of walking to charge devices while on the go and wi-fi hair
accessories that match the colour of clothing.
Another invention called the eWaterTap is a device to be used in
rural Africa to help communities manage their water systems.
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