Student-led innovation in health care and recreational fishing took the top prizes at the Mel Woodward Cup in St. John’s this week.
OmaScan, founded by engineering students Rohith McKim and Liam French, won $25,000 for a smartphone application that uses 3DS scanning to help occupational therapists and families evaluate equipment, furniture and other environmental supports seniors may need to stay in their own homes as they age.
The $15,000 runner-up, Seam Fishing, is a durable landing net for recreational fishing that does not harm the fish. More than 200 of the nets have sold so far.
