Young entrepreneur wins technology's iAward for helping kids with cystic fibrosis

By Ben Grubb
Updated September 2 2014 - 3:08pm, first published September 1 2014 - 10:30pm
Elliot Smith, centre, with Pepster co-founders Gavin Kremor, left, and Jeremy Herbert. Photo: Supplied
Elliot Smith, centre, with Pepster co-founders Gavin Kremor, left, and Jeremy Herbert. Photo: Supplied
The Pepster connected to a tablet.
The Pepster connected to a tablet.
One of the games patients can play with Pepster.
One of the games patients can play with Pepster.
Another game similar to Flappy Bird that helps kids breathe better.
Another game similar to Flappy Bird that helps kids breathe better.

A 23-year-old University of Queensland engineering student has been rewarded for his creation of a medical device he hopes will improve the lives of children suffering from respiratory problems, winning the Young Innovator of the Year award at information technology's night of nights in Melbourne.