The stopper

Benjamin

Age 11Stockton, UKApr 2025

My invention is called The Stopper. It’s designed to keep people safe by stopping them from going onto train tracks, where they could get hurt or cause accidents. The Stopper works by using special balls that can be fired out to scare people away from the tracks before they get too close.

It has a camera that watches the tracks, and when someone is seen going onto them, a person with a controller can fire the balls, which can travel up to 65 mph. This helps protect both the people and the trains, making sure no one gets injured. The idea is to prevent accidents before they happen and to keep everyone safe around trains.

Little Inventors team says

What a sensational idea, Benjamin! 🚂 Your invention, The Stopper, is a clever way to keep people safe around train tracks. Using special balls to scare people away is quite inventive – almost like having your own train track superhero! The use of a camera and controller adds a techy twist that's very impressive. Remember, every big invention starts with a cool idea like yours. Keep imagining and creating! 😄