How many times have people rolled around on their beds in frustration because of loud hammering, or glared angrily at neighbours disturbed by the constant noise? For Prithwish, the irritation caused by construction work led to an idea he believed could make an everyday tool considerably quieter: a soundproof hammer.
Prithwish developed the concept while he was in Class 12, drawing on his strong interest in science and technology. He proposed designing a hammer that could reduce the noise generated when it strikes a surface, using a foam-like material to absorb much of the impact.
