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    Young Innovators

                                                                Aarav Vijai

                                                                Aarav      Vijai,   an    Indian    innovator,
                                                                developed “Feed Ease,” a robotic arm feeder

                                                                designed  to  help children with  cerebral  palsy
                                                                and other physical disabilities eat independently.
                                                                He began the project when he was in the sixth
                                                                grade, inspired by his own experience of living

                                                                with  a  fractured  arm, which gave  him  insight
                                                                into  the  challenges  of limited  mobility.  Aarav
                                                                collaborated  with  NGOs to  test  and  refine  his
                         prototype, improving its stability, range of motion and usability. The final design

                         included a durable metal spoon and smoother movement to make feeding safer
                         and more comfortable. His invention not only supports children with special needs
                         but also promotes dignity and self-reliance. Aarav’s journey reflects how empathy
                         and technology can work together to make a real social impact.

                         Shubham Banerjee

                         Shubham Banerjee  is an American  innovator
                         who developed  Braigo,  a low-cost  Braille
                         printer prototype, at the age of 12 using a Lego

                         Mindstorms EV3 robotics kit. After learning about
                         the high cost  of commercial Braille printers,
                         he was determined  to  create  an affordable

                         alternative for the visually impaired. His project
                         soon evolved into Braigo Labs Inc., a company
                         focused  on accessible  technology  for all. In
                         2014, he made  history as one of the youngest
                         entrepreneurs  to  receive  venture  capital  funding  from Intel Capital.  Shubham’s

                         invention significantly reduced the cost of Braille printing, making it more accessible
                         to schools and individuals around the world.

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