We are excited to share the incredible accomplishments of our Kodecoon Academy students in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2024 competition. Upholding our legacy of excellence, our students have demonstrated exceptional talent, commitment, and effort, achieving outstanding results in this prestigious competition.
What is the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition?
Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2024 is a competition designed to ignite the passion for championing social change among youths in Singapore. It encourages students to tackle real-world challenges using technology and creativity. The competition empowers young minds to think critically and develop solutions addressing pressing societal issues like sustainability, education, healthcare, and community well-being. Teams ideate, prototype, and present their ideas, fostering collaboration and problem-solving skills. It nurtures STEM talents and inspires students to make a positive impact on their communities.
Our Achievements
This year, the competition received 75 entries from over 240 secondary school students, focusing on five key themes: Environmental Sustainability, Health, Sports and Wellness, Inclusive Harmonious Society, Learning and Education, and Singapore’s Digital Future. We are proud to announce the amazing results from our Kodecoon Academy students.
Three of our talented students—Chloe Lem Yu Han, Choo Borg Hooi, and Lam Cai Tzeng Dexter—formed Team Smart Vision and won the 3rd prize award 🥉, earning a $3,000 cheque and $5000 worth of Samsung products!
This remarkable achievement of winning 3rd place in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow competition highlights the exceptional growth and capabilities of our students. Compared to previous years, this accomplishment reflects their increased confidence and ability to excel in nationwide competitions.
Team Smart Vision’s success not only showcases their innovative thinking and problem-solving skills but also brings honor to Kodecoon Academy, proving that our students are ready to tackle real-world challenges and make a meaningful impact.
Our Students’ Project
Team Smart Vision focused on creating a solution for the topic of an Inclusive and Harmonious Society, specifically addressing the isolation elderly individuals face due to hearing loss and language barriers. Research interviews conducted by our students among the elderly in Singapore showed that many elderly Singaporeans struggle with communication, particularly with younger generations as they are unfamiliar with their mother tongue, dialects and tend to use slang, making it hard for them to understand each other. This language barrier and inability to communicate properly could lead to loneliness, confusion, and social isolation, which can increase the risk of depression, anxiety and dementia.
To tackle this issue, the team created smart sunglasses for the elderly. These glasses come equipped with hearing aids that filter out background noise, allowing the elderly to focus on the conversation at hand. The glasses can also convert speech to text, translate it into the user’s preferred language, and display subtitles at the bottom of the lenses. Additionally, the glasses have a GPS function to help elderly individuals navigate by providing directional cues on the lenses, assisting those who may experience memory loss due to conditions like dementia and are unable to remember directions to certain locations.
Interview with Team Smart Vision
What is the inspiration behind making this prototype?
Students: Hey there! Our smart sunglasses for the elderly were inspired by the isolation many face due to hearing loss and language barriers. These glasses feature built-in hearing aids that filter background noise, helping them engage in conversations and feel more connected.
What are you grateful for throughout this competition?
Borg Hooi (Team Leader): We’re incredibly grateful to Kodecoon Academy for guiding us throughout this competition. Their support and mentorship were crucial to our success. One of our team members didn’t even know about the competition until Kodecoon Academy notified them. Thanks to their encouragement, we ended up securing 3rd place! Kodecoon Academy has provided us with the opportunity to showcase our ideas and has been key in helping us grow and succeed. We couldn’t have asked for a better mentor and partner on this journey!
For more information about our students’ work, you may click on the link below to watch the video of their project for the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2024 competition.
Join the Kodecoon Academy Family
We are immensely proud of our student’s amazing achievement in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2024 competition, and we celebrate their achievements as a community. If you are a parent interested in giving your child the opportunity to explore the exciting world of programming and participate in prestigious competitions like the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, we invite you to join the Kodecoon Academy family.
For more information and to enroll your child in our programs, please contact us directly at +6589503022. Let us help your child develop the skills and confidence to excel in the digital age and beyond.
Read more about our other student successes in coding / robotics competitions here.