EDIC Project Showcase 2024
The EDIC Project Showcase 2024 featured the work of our Year 3 students in Innovation & Design Programme and second cohort of students in the Master of Science in Engineering Design & Innovation programme who completed their year-long design projects at the end of the August 2024 semester. Find out more about their projects below!
Agritech and Sustainability
In this project, we developed a novel asphalt mix incorporating ceramsite and waste glass to reduce overall road temperatures and mitigate the urban heat island effect.
This project aims to develop an optimised fermentation process that converts locally abundant brewer's spent grain into mycoprotein, effectively transforming this waste into a sustainable protein source to address food security and food waste challenges in Singapore.
Our project develops a novel, sustainable process to produce lactic acid through bacterial fermentation of municipal food waste, reducing carbon emissions and diverting waste from incineration.
PodBot: automated transplanting system for hydroponics
Our project showcases an automated system designed to efficiently transplant germinated plants for hydroponics farming, utilising a pod system with a robotic end-effector that delicately transfers seedlings from a germination tray to a larger growing environment.
Innovating with Immersive Reality
This project aims to bridge the awareness gap between SK-II and young consumers by transforming complex product information into an engaging gamified TikTok filter powered by generative adversarial networks, educating users about PITERA’s benefits to address specific skin problems.
Gillette Razor recommendation system
In this project, we are developing an AI-powered razor recommendation system for Gillette, designed for retail stores, which analyses users' skin types and shaving concerns to provide personalised razor recommendations tailored to their individual needs.
MR for childbirth delivery training
This project aims to provide an immersive tool to enhance better the childbirth delivery training process for medical school students.
Our project leverages on virtual reality and olfactory technology to create an immersive, multi-sensory experience that allows users to connect with Peranakan culinary heritage.
VR for airline training with eye tracking and BCI
This project aims to evaluate pilot competency for flight training schools by comparing the effectiveness of different training methods, specifically virtual reality (VR) flight simulations versus full-flight simulators, by making use of data collected through eye-tracking and brain-computer interface (BCI) technology.
Paediatric Care and Medtech Innovation
We are developing an adjustable, semi-automated pre-crawling therapy device to provide 3 to 9 month old infants with cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and Down Syndrome with consistent and frequent therapy sessions to help reduce the development gap in comparison to that of a typically developing infant.
In this project, we designed an Accurate Nasogastric Device for Insertion (ANDI) to improve caregiver confidence by providing a realistic simulation of nasogastric tube (NGT) insertion for paediatric patients.
This project aims to reduce the variability in the interpretation of the cardiotocography tracings by annotating useful features to improve the diagnosis of foetal conditions.
This project aims to mitigate the high subjectivity in clinical evaluation of pregnant patients undergoing labour by providing an evidence-based tool to predict likelihood of delivery outcomes.
Robots, Robots Everywhere!
In this project, we aim to develop a 2-legged balancing robot with a 3-axis gimbal with aiming and firing capabilities.
We offer accessible boxing training that is both immersive and enriching, featuring an intelligent robot capable of responding to movements for training and sparring, enabling boxers in development to enjoy a progressive and personalised journey towards proficiency in boxing.
For hospitals dissatisfied with the inefficiency and risks involved in inspection, identification and sorting of surgical instruments, our product, Roboscan, an integrated system to process surgical tools, offers full automation of processing tools, reducing risk of injury and improving efficiency.
A computer vision and GNSS-powered autonomous navigating robot solution with an accompanying progressive web app to detect and locate invasive species which is a $423 billion per year global problem.
Smart Solutions Studio
Our product, Eclat, enhances the experience of wine appreciators through a hassle-free, autonomous, and reliable household product that thoroughly washes and polishes premium wine glasses.
This project aims to enhance the accuracy of battery state-of-charge (SoC) and state-of-health (SoH) estimation for electric vehicles by developing a precise algorithm using Extended Kalman Filters (EKFs), targeting less than 2% margin of error.
Leak Hunter: non-invasive flow rate monitoring device for fluid pipelines
This project introduces a non-invasive device to monitor single-phase fluid flow rates in pipelines, alerting users when critical thresholds are reached for improved decision-making and operational efficiency.
VisionAI
This project aims to simplify the workflow of training and deploying AI models, specifically computer vision models to edge devices/ embedded systems.
Space Systems Studio
Galassia-5 is a technology demonstration CubeSat for an AI enabled Earth observation camera and microwave communications to facilitate in-situ feature extraction and direct-to-user delivery of insights from earth observation data.
Robotic arm for equipment servicing mission and delivery mission in University Rover Challenge 2025
This project aims to develop a robotic arm that meets the requirements of dexterous tasks for the Equipment Servicing and Delivery Missions in the prestigious University Rover Challenge 2025, enhancing the rover's operational flexibility and maximising mission scores.
Special Competition Projects
In this project, we aim to improve the stability and usability of the power subsystem for Bumblebee's autonomous surface vessel ASV 4.0.
ClearCane: mobility assistant to boost elderly confidence at night
In this project, we designed a clear cane with a customisable multi-modular design and integrated lighting to improve night time mobility and empower users with increased confidence and safety during their walks.
Healix: empowering breast cancer survivors' journey to wellness
In this project, we designed Healix, a gamified mobile application that motivates breast cancer post-operative patients to perform rehabilitation exercises at home. It features achievement systems, progressive movement unlocks, and a community platform to enhance engagement and recovery outcomes.
FIINS: cooling buildings with the wind
This project aims to reduce the heat gained in buildings in the Central Business District through implementing a cladding solution which enables for passive cooling through natural means such as wind.
JourneyVista
This project aims to enhance the family road trip experience by creating a human-machine interface that not only stimulates children’s curiosity and provides engaging entertainment but also strengthens parent-child communication, fostering emotional connection during monotonous journeys.
LinkLingo
In this project, we designed an app that supports foreigners in Singapore in embracing loneliness through AI-driven tools for self-reflection and connection, bridging language gaps to build a sense of belonging.
MetaMiracle
This project aims to enhance the perception and appeal of Metamucil among young people through innovative interactive display solutions and vibrant packaging design, promoting a positive and healthy lifestyle.
Morgan: a serious game for supporting children's mental health after pet loss
This project aims to support children coping with pet loss through an engaging serious game that integrates cognitive behavioural theory techniques, offering a compassionate and narrative-driven approach to processing emotions, understanding death, and building positive cognitive patterns.
Ride Singapore
This project aims to enhance the cycling experience by creating a community-led app that offers interactive smart navigation, AR gaming features, and a rewards system for sharing achievements and collecting points.
Satellite remote sensing data for carbon MRV
This project aims to simplify the carbon MRV (Measurement, Reporting, and Verification) process by providing a user-friendly platform that allows users to directly monitor changes in forest mass estimates using easily interpretable RGB satellite imagery, which is more accessible and cost-effective than NIR methods and eliminates the need for complex NDVI/EVI analysis.
Smeow
Smeow is a community-driven platform that fosters interactions with local cats through location-based check-ins, photo recognition, and shared care efforts.