SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 29 February 2024 - Samsung Electronics Singapore today announced Team Blahaj from NUS High School of Mathematics and Science as the grand winner of the seventh edition Solve for Tomorrow competition in Singapore. Launched in August 2023, this program is designed to encourage secondary school students to think deeply about the social issues affecting their community and pioneer positive social change through technology and innovation. Team Blahaj comprising of students Wang Zerui, Vincent Kwok, Christian Tan and David Chik will walk away with a total of $10,000 worth of Samsung products and $6,000 cash prize. NUS High School of Mathematics and Science will also be receiving a Samsung interactive digital whiteboard – the 55" Flip Pro.
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Team Blahaj testing their prototype, which allows visually impaired individuals to better understand and navigate their surroundings.
With the aim of revolutionising sensory experiences for visually impaired individuals, Team Blahaj has proposed a two-part solution that leverages advanced technologies such as AI to offer visually impaired individuals a detailed understanding of surroundings through auditory and tactile cues.