8world News, 从校园走进社区 高等学府学生研发创新方案解决社区问题

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How can electricity consumption be reduced, rodent infestations effectively controlled, and littering hotspots detected? Students from several local institutes of higher learning are stepping beyond the classroom and into the community, working with grassroots organisations and residents to test and implement innovative solutions to everyday challenges faced by residents in real-world settings.

The South West Community Development Council (South West CDC) today (May 19) held the South West Community Inno Lab Symposium to showcase these student-developed projects, which have been piloted in actual community environments.

Minister for Education and Minister-in-charge of Social Services Integration Desmond Lee, as well as Senior Minister of State for Trade and Industry and for Culture, Community and Youth and Mayor of the South West District Low Yen Ling, attended the event this morning and interacted with more than 100 students from various institutes of higher learning, grassroots organisations, social service agencies, and residents.

AI and technology solutions for community challenges

The showcased projects addressed a wide range of community issues, including energy conservation, waste reduction, rodent control, detection of illegal littering, and accessibility.

Among them was “SaveHor!”, a mobile application developed by students from the Singapore University of Technology and Design. The app helps residents reduce electricity bills and cultivate energy-saving habits by tracking electricity usage in real time, providing appliance-level energy consumption analysis, and issuing energy-saving reminders.