Eiwa Elementary School and Hoyu University/Elementary School (sponsored by Shikushikuyuen) won in the primary school and secondary school categories, respectively. Approximately 2,000 students enthusiastically called on the theme of “1maginati0n to create a sustainable future.”
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region – Media OutReach Newswire – April 30, 2024 – In line with Samsung Electronics HK's unwavering commitment to 'Everyday Sustainability', the world's leading technology company, Co. Ltd. We successfully held our annual Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition with the theme “Creating a Possible Future 1maginati0n''. More than 2,000 of his students from around 400 primary and secondary schools participated in this year's competition and actively participated in a variety of online and offline activities. The final stage of the competition took place in a more streamlined format, with eight finalist teams receiving valuable guidance from their mentors and honing their creative efforts before presenting their projects to a panel of judges. did. The level of competition was fierce, with judges meticulously selecting the winners in real time. Additionally, the event will feature Samsung's 'Tomorrow's Lifestyle Showcase', which will showcase how the eight finalists are harnessing the power of technology to pave the way for a sustainable future. It served as a dynamic platform for public exploration.
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2023 has concluded after an eight-month journey with the remarkable participation of over 2,000 students representing around 400 primary and secondary schools who actively participated in various activities.
“As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, we are also witnessing how rapidly evolving technology is changing our lives. As a technology leader, Samsung has a vision of “Al for All” and leverages AI technology to bring new experiences to our products. We also noticed that approximately 15% of participating entries incorporated various AI technologies. We are proud that these young talents are seizing the opportunity to explore. This has been our original objective since introducing his Solve for Tomorrow to Hong Kong in 2013,” said Mr. Yi Ying Chao, Managing Director of Samsung Electronics Hong Kong.
“In recent years, AI (artificial intelligence) has become a hot topic that everyone is researching. We also noticed that about 15% of entries incorporate various AI technologies,” said Samsung Electronics. said Yiying Chao, Managing Director of Hong Kong.
She further added, “Solve for Tomorrow is more than just a technology competition for students. It is an opportunity for young people to showcase their skills and apply their knowledge across STREAM fields such as science, technology, research, engineering, art and the arts. It's a platform,” he continued. Mathematics combines problem-solving skills with the skills of creativity, critical thinking, collaboration, and communication, known as the “4Cs.” Through this platform, students will contribute ideas and solutions to various social issues, promote sustainable development, and become Hong Kong's future leaders. ”
Samsung “Tomorrow’s Lifestyle Showcase” presents students’ aspirations for a sustainable future
Following tradition, Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2023 has introduced some new elements this year. In addition to the STREAM workshop series, which includes design thinking, modular robot design, coding, collaboration and presentation skills, and video production, advanced workshops on robotics and programming have also been added, providing opportunities for students who want to delve into advanced technology. provided. Learn through hands-on experience led by an instructor.
After a preliminary screening, eight teams from the elementary school and junior high school categories made it to the final screening from among hundreds of creative works. These teams worked with mentors from prominent Hong Kong entrepreneurs and Samsung employees to further refine their projects. Additionally, Samsung has set up a “Tomorrow's Lifestyle Showcase'' that will display the creative works of the eight finalist teams in three areas: “Tomorrow's House,'' “Tomorrow's Shop,'' and “Tomorrow's City.'' This exhibition expressed their vision for a sustainable future.
Eiwa Elementary School and Hoyu University Elementary School (sponsored by Shikushikuyuen) emerged as the winners.
After a heated competition on the ground pitch, the judging committee selected Hoyu University Elementary School (sponsored by Siku Siku Yuen) and Yinghua Elementary School as champions.
Ho Yu College and Primary School (sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) has developed a thoughtfully crafted project called “, an electronic receipt system for daily transactions that integrates paper receipts and POS systems to reduce production and waste. We have announced the e-receipt app. Physical paper receipt. Users can receive an electronic receipt on their mobile app immediately after purchase, eliminating the need to wait for a printed receipt. Affiliated stores that implement the “Electronic Receipt App” platform can reduce printing costs and easily standardize sales calculations, increasing sales.
Yinghua Elementary School once again won the title of elementary school champion with the intelligent channel device “AI AQUA DEFENDER.” This device addresses water flooding problems caused by clogged waterways. When the AI camera detects an obstacle on the waterway cover, the built-in air pump blows away the fallen leaves with high-pressure air. The device also incorporates sensors that measure dirt levels, oil, and a spiral dispersion device that ensures unobstructed flow in the channels. A real-time monitoring application connects all channel devices and provides information to channel maintenance personnel for efficient channel cleaning and maintenance.
The Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2023 competition is hosted by Samsung, co-sponsored by the Association of IT Leaders in Education (AiTLE), and fully supported by A Plastic Ocean Foundation, Hong Kong Education City Limited, and coding101, a leading STREAM solution provider in Hong Kong. It will be held in response to Kong. At the awards ceremony, the winners, runner-up, runner-up, third place, six excellence awards, and runner-up categories were announced. The total prize money for the 20 winning teams will be over HK$260,000.
List of winners (see appendix for entry details):
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About Samsung Solve for Tomorrow
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow is an annual competition that unites the creativity and passion for new technologies of young people around the world to solve social problems in their local communities. In 2013, Samsung introduced this meaningful event to Hong Kong, inspiring tens of thousands of students to come up with innovative solutions to address Hong Kong's social issues. Samsung is promoting a new educational philosophy called “STREAM4CARE.'' Samsung not only encourages Hong Kong students to increase their STREAM knowledge such as science, technology, research, engineering, art, and mathematics, but also helps them develop empathy and a sense of responsibility so that they can contribute their STREAM knowledge to society. I would like to do so. Through the contest, Samsung hopes to develop tomorrow's thought leaders who are both technologically knowledgeable and responsible as global citizens.
For more information about Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, please see below.
https://www.samsung.com/hk_en/offer/solvefortomorrow2023/
About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung inspires the world and shapes the future with innovative ideas and technology. The company is redefining the world of televisions, smartphones, wearable devices, tablets, digital appliances, network systems, memory, system LSI, foundry, and LED solutions.
