Four University of Washington students built a wallet-sized patch that gives rescuers real-time LED guidance during CPR; the invention has now won the 2026 Collegiate Inventors Competition and a $10,000 prize
The patch uses LED lights to guide chest compressions during CPR. (AI photo) Performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) during an emergency can be difficult for someone without proper training. Even when a bystander is willing to help, getting the depth and speed of chest compressions right can be challenging. Four University of Washington students have developed…