Sheltering a City with Data
By Jeffry Christopher, ME, Foundation/2nd
UTP, 17th November 2013 – 204 teams of students from different primary and secondary schools around the country gathered in the Chancellor Hall of Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, vying for top honours in the Eduspec Junior Robothon 2013 National Finals. Organized by EDUSPEC together with Dynabook Computer Centre and co-organized by UTP and Kesatuan Kebangsaan Guru-guru Besar Malaysia Cawangan Perak, Eduspec Junior Robothon is a national event for young school-going children to showcase their creativity through technology. This year’s national level competition was held with the theme of ‘Better City Better Life’ with participants ranging from 7 years to 18 years old being divided into 3 categories (Apprentice, Veteran and Expert), based on their age group and robot-programming skills.
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| A young participant adding some final touches to her design. Photo credit: www.facebook.com/UTPOfficial |
Realizing the importance of transmission, integration and interpretation of data that will sustain a city in the coming years, the participants need to tap into their technological knowledge to establish laser communications, retrieve surveillance data, perform data analysis, elevate sky garages and perform a bonus mission using the LEGO Mindstorms NXT robots that they have programmed to emerge as the national champion. Besides the grand prize, the champions were gifted with the honour of representing Malaysia at the 4th DIGITAL YOUTH AWARD Robotics for Children 2013 (DYA), which was held in Manila, Philippines on the 23rd November 2013.
"The event was a huge success and it's amazing to watch these kids come up with great ideas for the future! The only thing I regret is that Tun (Mahathir) couldn't make it! (I) Was looking forward to meeting him!", said organising committee member Miza Ramlan after the event. Former Prime Minister and current UTP Chancellor Tun Dr Mahathir was initially supposed to officiate the event but had to withdraw at the last minute due to a health complication.
"The event was a huge success and it's amazing to watch these kids come up with great ideas for the future! The only thing I regret is that Tun (Mahathir) couldn't make it! (I) Was looking forward to meeting him!", said organising committee member Miza Ramlan after the event. Former Prime Minister and current UTP Chancellor Tun Dr Mahathir was initially supposed to officiate the event but had to withdraw at the last minute due to a health complication.
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