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SUTD Eco-City Research and Innovation Centre’s First Seed Project Enters Testing Phase
The Falcon robot, SUTD Eco-City Research and Innovation Centre’s first seed project, has begun testing in the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City. Research Associate Povendhan Arthanari Palayam Palanisamy was interviewed in the article.
SUTD student creates motorised device to improve wheelchair mobility
SUTD student Luqman Hafiz Bin Alwi and his team developed PushPal, a modular motorised device that can be attached to existing wheelchairs, allowing smoother movement, support for users up to 100 kg, and the ability to navigate slopes and various surfaces.
Build for Good Hackathon: Innovative solutions tackling social issues
SUTD graduate Kiran Mohan and his team developed Lawify, an AI legal assistant that makes legal advice more accessible and efficient.
Proposed Pedestrian Street at East Coast Road; Six Public Space Installations Debut along Historic East Identity Corridor
The Historic East Identity Corridor has launched six new public space installations, including a Nonya Kueh-inspired pavilion designed by SUTD Master’s student Tan Jia Yue and his team.
Thijs Willems: Amplifying Human Ingenuity with AI
LKYCIC research fellow Dr Thijs Willems shares his opinion on AI amplifying human ingenuity.
Two teachers from China awarded SERIC Master’s scholarships, to further studies in Singapore
This scholarship is jointly launched by the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) Eco-City Research and Innovation Centre (SERIC) and the China-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City Education and Sports Bureau to support eligible teachers or education administrators from public schools within the Eco-City to pursue advanced studies at SUTD.
Support groups, learning coaches: S’pore universities doing more for special needs students
This Straits Times article shares about the initiatives and support that Singapore universities are providing to special needs students.
Proposals sought to develop Changi East Urban District next to T5
The government is calling for proposals for the development of Changi East Urban District, next to Changi Terminal 5. Experts like LKYCIC’s Professor Cheong Koon Hean shares her views.
The Power of Memories
Professor Yow Wei Quin pens a commentary on the power of memories and its ability to improve mental health, especially in older adults.
Can cycling be a preferred transport choice and way of life in Singapore?
Singapore has made progress in improving cycling infrastructure, but gaps remain as cyclists point to safety risks, disjointed pathways and the lack of supporting facilities such as showers.
