IBM-ITE Collaborative Innovation Award
What is this Competition about ?A design competition where students can develop innovative ideas (minds-on) levering on their technical expertise and skills (hands-on) to help people with physical disabilities and the elderly (hearts-on).
NOTE: - Only conceptual designs are required, not necessary to produce prototypes or models.
Scope of Competition ?
Competition focuses on assistive technology devises for people with physical diaabilities and the elderly. Examples:
1 Devices for daily living for seating, positioning & mobility;
2 Learning devices;
3 Augmentative communication devices;
4 Computer access devices;
5 Leisure and recreation devices;
6 Seeing and environmental aids for vision-impaired;
7 Learning and environmental aids for vision-impaired.
Who can participate ?
All students from the 3 Colleges. Entries may be from an individual or a Team of a max of 4 students. Concepts must be orginal designs.
Prizes ?
1st prize - $1000
2nd prize - $800
3rd prize - $600
3 nos Merit Awards - $300 each
4 nos Commendation Awards - $200 each
Dates of Launch & Close?
Launch: - Next week,
Close: - Fri 7 Sep 07
How to apply?
Look out for more information, poster, application forms etc next week.
posted by Mr Cheong @ 6:56 PM
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