Team BuddyBot aims to help young individuals with Down Syndrome overcome challenges with executive functioning through BuddyBot, a smart assistant that enables them to manage their everyday routines more independently. Using a portable, compact device designed for users complemented by a mobile app for caregivers, BuddyBot enables caregivers to break down everyday tasks such as brushing teeth, washing hands and getting dressed into simpler steps via the app, and deliver easy-to-understand instructions through a combination of visual prompts and voice instructions using the compact device. BuddyBot also taps artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse users’ past actions, to uncover notable patterns in the users’ behaviours (eg. skipped steps, longer time spent on tasks) and the areas where the users are struggling in. By unearthing insights on where the users require more support and guidance, the solution can suggest changes to their daily routines and provide timely reminders to help them complete their daily tasks more independently.

Team Through Their Eyes aims to address the rise of cyberbullying and cancel culture, and promote inclusive and respectful online behaviours through their empathy-building simulation titled Through Their Eyes. By creating an immersive environment that places students in everyday scenarios, the simulation is designed to help them understand how hurtful comments can gradually erode one’s self-esteem and lead to isolation. The simulation incorporates visual and audio effects, an emotional health tracker, and recovery options that teach students coping strategies such as reporting abuse or seeking help. Aimed for implementation during Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) lessons with Samsung Gear VR, laptops and smartphones, Through Their Eyes encourages empathy and responsible digital conduct by enabling youths to experience first-hand the long-lasting impact of cyberbullying.

Team Pei Pei Hwa Hwa aims to help individuals with hypohidrosis, a condition where one struggles to produce sufficient sweat to keep their body temperature in check, to manage their condition in Singapore’s sweltering climate. Through the creation of lightweight and portable Ando Hypohidrosis Vests that can be worn by users throughout the day to keep their body temperatures in check, the team aims to help individuals with the condition reduce the risk of heat stroke and other heat related injuries as they go about their daily activities. The vests also empower them with the freedom to move, exercise and live actively without fear of overheating.

Team Smart Cane developed an innovative Smart Cane attachment designed to transform any traditional cane into a multifunctional mobility aid that enhances safety, independence, and confidence for the visually impaired. Equipped with sensors such as an ultrasonic distance detector, accelerometer, and Bluetooth module, the device detects nearby obstacles, monitors sudden movements, and transmits alerts to a connected smartphone app. Caregivers can track the user’s location and receive instant notifications during emergencies. By offering an affordable and user-friendly solution, the team aims to promote inclusivity and empower visually impaired individuals to navigate their surroundings with greater assurance and freedom.