Two Bengaluru students selected for finals of India’s Young Innovators Samsung Solve 2026

Two engineering students from Bengaluru have reached the finals of the Samsung Solve 2026 competition with their AI-powered 'Step Sense' project. The device uses sensors to detect medical conditions like diabetic foot ulcers by monitoring walking patterns.
Why it matters
This innovation demonstrates the potential of AI and wearable technology to provide early medical diagnostics and improve patient outcomes.
Bhavya Chawat and Kruthi Krishna, two students from R.V. College of Engineering in Bengaluru, are selected among the top 20 teams for the finale of Samsung India’s Young Innovators at Samsung Solve 2026.
Their project, Step Sense, helps detect medical conditions including diabetic foot ulcer and plantar fasciitis using walking pattern among people.
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