Embarking upon a journey of unprecedented innovation and pioneering technology, the stellar Virtual Innovation Competition 2023 unfolded between the 1st of March and the 2nd of May, uniting a kaleidoscope of visionary minds in a groundbreaking digital arena. This awe-inspiring initiative provided a rich soil for seeding collaborations, fostering knowledge sharing, and nurturing a vibrant ecosystem of groundbreaking ideas and solutions, pushing the very essence of technology and imagination to untouched heights.
An ensemble of 25 luminaries marked their participation, each a beacon of unique prowess and inventive thought. The limelight was stolen by the commendable leadership of Dipl-Ing. Ir. Narendran Ramasenderan, the luminary at the helm of the Center For Research and Development of IoT (CREDIT), and the remarkable team from the School of Engineering (SOE), steered by the illustrious Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Siva Kumar Sivanesan. Their collective vision, akin to a masterpiece painted by virtuosos such as Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Sathish Kumar Selva Perumal, Ir. Ts. Dr. Alexander Chee Hon Cheong, and Ir. Ts. Dr. Yvette Shaan-Li Susiapan, sculpted a golden era of innovation, resonating perfectly with the pristine vision of Prof. Ir. Eur. Ing. Ts. Dr. Vinesh Thiruchelvam, APU’s Chief Innovation and Enterprise Officer.
Allow us to transport you through the epic saga of innovation showcased in this competition:
– **Project 1 – Rescue AI**: A realm where Disaster Metaverse meets Robotic Autonomy, paving the way for a groundbreaking custom Large Language Model chatbot. This intelligent entity thrives on live data, foreseeing disasters with predictive analysis, and orchestrating a symphony of drones to safeguard humanity. A beacon of hope and innovation, this project clinched a golden accolade.
*Participants*: Ir. Narendran Ramasenderan, Krishna Ravinchandra, Ng Joo Kiat, Cajun Tai Ka Joon, Cheng Yi Heng, Chang Kah Boon.
– **Project 2 – Alzhiemex**: A sanctuary of light therapy intertwined with the art of gamification, crafting a sanctuary for Alzheimer’s patients and a haven for caregivers. This beacon of hope and creativity also embraced the golden glory.
*Participants*: Ir. Narendran Ramasenderan, Krishna Ravinchandra, Ir. Ts. Dr. Yvette Shaan-Li Susiapan, Ravivarma Sivathasan, Sarim Ahmed Khalil, Rohit A/L Thomas, Sharen Chrisan Fabian Perera, Ryan Teo Han Ji.
– **Project 3 – Fresh Palm Bunch Harvest Monitoring with Autonomous Drone**: A futuristic venture into palm plantation monitoring, weaving technology with nature for optimized harvest planning. This silver-winning innovation stands as a testament to blending technology with nature.
*Participants*: Ir. Narendran Ramasenderan, Krishna Ravinchandra, Cajun Tai Ka Joon, Trishah Rajendran, Arvin A/L Ravindran.
– **Project 4 – Divextreme**: An invitation to dive into the future with interchangeable lens-enhanced snorkel masks, offering a crystal-clear vision to spectacle wearers beneath the waves. This project surfaced with a silver accolade.
*Participants*: Ir. Ts. Dr. Alexander Chee Hon Cheong, Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Siva Kumar Sivanesan, Ir. Narendran Ramasenderan, Sin Jun Yan, Kelvin Chin Kah Min, Achmad Fasya Dwiana Adwitya, Kuah Zhun Hoe, Eythar Amir Kamil Mohamed.
– **Project 5 – MAVIHub**: A gateway to 4IR Smart Manufacturing, utilizing the prowess of robotic autonomy and machine vision, ushering a new era of industrial revolution. This initiative, which is already being piloted, proudly holds a silver medallion.
*Participants*: Ir. Narendran Ramasenderan, Assoc. Prof. Ts. Dr. Sathish Kumar Selva Perumal, Sharen Chrisan Fabian Perera, Arvin A/L Ravindran, Loke Kun Ming, Chung Yu Qin, Trishah Rajendran, Adam Filchoir.
The Virtual Innovation Competition 2023 morphed into a crucible of learning and enlightenment, fostering not just a showcase of ingenious ideas but molding a crucible where knowledge met passion, and collaboration sculpted innovation. This festival of creativity crowned golden champions in “Rescue AI” and “Alzhiemex”, both heralding a new dawn in disaster management and Alzheimer’s care, blending creativity and technical prowess in a symphony of real-world applications.
Our silver victors too carved niches with exceptional practicality, winning laurels for their inventive approaches to modern-day challenges. As we stand on the brink of a new era, this competition served as a forge where determination met inspiration, crafting a beacon of hope and innovation for the future.
As we sail forward on this tide of success, our sails filled with the winds of collaboration and industry insights, we are more committed than ever to nurturing these seeds of innovation to full bloom, collaborating with industry stalwarts and making a monumental impact in our respective spheres.
In retrospect, the Virtual Innovation Competition 2023 wasn’t just a competition; it was a beacon of learning, collaboration, and a harbinger of the revolutionary wave in virtual innovation. Fueled by our recent accolades and an unquenchable thirst for innovation, we are geared to surge forward, ready to conquer new horizons and etch our victory in the annals of future competitions.Top of Form
At the back row From Left to right Chang Kah Boon, Cheng Yi Heng, Ng Joo Kiat, Rohit A/L Thomas , Krishna Ravinchandra, Ir. Ts. Dr. Yvette Shaan-Li Susiapan, Ir. Ts. Dr. Alexander Chee Hon Cheong , Assoc. Prof. Ir. Dr. Siva Kumar Sivanesan, Prof. Ir. Eur. Ing. Ts. Dr. Vinesh Thiruchelvam,Dipl-Ing. Ir. Narendran Ramasenderan , Sin Jun Yan, Kelvin Chin Kah Min , Adam Filchoir, Trishah Rajendran , Achmad Fasya Dwiana Adwitya, Ravivarma Sivathasan.
Front row left Loke Kun Ming, Arvin A/L Ravindran, Sharen Chrisan Fabian Perera, Kuah Zhun Hoe(back)
Front row right Cajun Tai Ka Joon, Kannan Uthaya Kumar, Pua Jun Yu, Ryan Teo Han Ji.
