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Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School Students Earn Honorable Mention in Asia Pacific in the Otis Made to Move Communities™ Challenge
- School awarded HK$58,000 grant to advance STEM programming HONG KONG, May 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of students from Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School has received an honorable mention, securing the third place in the Otis Asia Pacific region in the Otis Made to Move Communities student challenge, a competition in which students apply principles of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) to propose solutions to real-world urban mobility issues. Over the last several months, the students, with the guidance of Otis volunteer mentors, designed solutions leveraging AI technology aimed at enabling more inclusive mobility in their communities, and presented their ideas to Otis judges from the Otis Asia Pacific region. Otis is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company. Their solution of using AI to assist visually impaired residents in navigating more easily on a minibus received an honorable mention in the region, and earned the school a HK$58,000 grant to advance STEM programming. "We are deeply grateful to Otis for providing this invaluable opportunity through the Made to Move Communities program. Our students have had an incredible experience learning from the Otis mentors and applying their STEM knowledge to tackle real-world mobility challenges. The third-place finish in the Asia Pacific regional competition shows their dedication and innovation, as they worked tirelessly to develop an AI-powered solution enhancing accessibility and inclusivity in urban transportation," said Acting Deputy Principal cum Director of International Division, Ms Jacqui Koo. "This recognition not only validates their hard work but also inspires them to continue exploring STEM fields and making a positive impact in their community. The HK$58,000 grant accompanying this achievement will be instrumental in advancing our STEM programmes, enabling further investment in resources and experiences that nurture the next generation of problem-solvers and innovators. As a school that advocates and encourages students to embrace the spirit of "Strive for Excellence, Dare to Challenge," we are thrilled to see them engage so passionately and look forward to building on this success in future competitions." "I would like to congratulate the Hong Kong Baptist University Affiliated School Wong Kam Fai Secondary and Primary School on their impressive achievement," said Michael Lee, SVP of Service, Otis Greater China, and Managing Director of Otis Hong Kong, Macau & Taiwan. "This is the fifth year for HMT to join the MTMC challenge. I am always inspired by the creativity, commitment, and skill demonstrated by the student team. We hope that this experience has sparked a passion in them and other students in the program to continue exploring STEM fields. At the same time, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our Otis volunteers for their great support of the program."
Yahoo
10-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Kuen Cheng High School Earns 2nd Place in Otis' Asia Pacific Regional Made to Move Communities™ Challenge
School awarded US$15,000 grant to advance STEM programming KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of students from Kuen Cheng High School has been named runner-up in the Otis Asia Pacific region Made to Move Communities student challenge, a competition in which students apply principles of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) to propose solutions to real-world urban mobility issues. Over the last several months, the high school students, with the guidance of Otis volunteer mentors, designed solutions leveraging AI technology aimed at enabling more inclusive mobility in their communities, and presented their ideas to Otis judges from the company's Asia Pacific region. Otis (NYSE: OTIS) is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company. The students' solution titled City Alive: Leveraging AI to Resolve Traffic Congestion showcased an innovative concept using drones as command centers for the creation of autonomous and moveable platforms to clear road obstacles. The team received a US$15,000 grant from Otis to further advance STEM programming in their school. "We extend our sincere gratitude to Otis for providing Kuen Cheng High School with the opportunity to participate in this year's Made to Move Communities challenge," said Ms. Foo Cheau Yee, teacher-in-charge from Kuen Cheng High School. "It has been an enriching and meaningful experience for our students, who have gained valuable insights through their eight-week collaboration with Otis volunteers—enhancing their AI solution, strengthening their presentation skills, and learning how to position a solution for commercial viability." "Rapid urbanization has driven the swift growth of cities across Malaysia, leading to traffic congestion, longer commute times, and reduced productivity," said Pradeep Nair, Managing Director of Otis Malaysia. "We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the students of Kuen Cheng High School for securing second place in the Otis Asia Pacific region with their innovative solution to overcome Malaysia's urban mobility challenges. Most importantly, we hope this experience has inspired them—and all participating students—to continue exploring and pursuing opportunities in the STEM fields." About the Made to Move Communities challenge Launched in 2020, the Made to Move Communities challenge engages young minds to explore real-world challenges and develop innovative solutions with the potential to create more connected communities and improve mobility for all. This initiative brings together students, educators, and Otis colleagues as mentors with the goals of advancing STEM and leadership skills to help build the next generation of talent, ensuring future workforce readiness, and sustaining innovation. Each year, the program focuses on a different theme that aligns with global priorities, such as sustainability, accessibility or technology. This year's theme had students incorporate Artificial Intelligence into their proposals. Students are encouraged to think critically and creatively, applying STEM principles to address mobility-related issues. Through workshops, mentorship, and collaboration, participants gain valuable insights and skills that prepare them for future careers while making a positive impact on society. Participating schools also receive grants at the conclusion of the program to support ongoing STEM education in their schools. This year, more than 250 students globally from dozens of schools participated in the challenge. To date, the Made to Move Communities program has reached more than 1,000 student participants, involved more than 950 Otis volunteer mentors, and delivered nearly 90 grants totalling over $1 million to support ongoing STEM education at participating schools. To learn more about the Made to Move Communities challenge, visit About Otis Otis gives people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators, we move 2.4 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide – the industry's largest Service portfolio. You'll find us in the world's most iconic structures, as well as residential and commercial buildings, transportation hubs and everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 72,000 people strong, including 44,000 field professionals, all committed to manufacturing, installing and maintaining products to meet the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories. To learn more, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Otis Elevator
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Otis Announces Regional Winners in Its Made to Move Communities(TM) Challenge
Regional winners advance to global competition to present ideas using AI to improve urban mobility FARMINGTON, CT / / April 2, 2025 / Four student teams from around the world are regional winners in Otis' Made to Move Communities student challenge. These winning teams will go on to compete in Otis' first global competition. In the fifth year of the annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) competition, more than 250 students from 28 schools proposed innovative ways for Artificial Intelligence to improve urban mobility. Otis (NYSE: OTIS) is the world's leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation and service company. Over the last several months, high school students, with the guidance of Otis volunteer mentors, designed concepts leveraging AI technology to enable more inclusive mobility in their communities, and presented their ideas to Otis judges in each of the company's four regions: Americas, Asia Pacific, China and EMEA (Europe, Middle East & Africa). Now, for the first time, the four regional winning teams will compete in a final round to determine a global challenge champion. Student teams will share how their solution to local challenges can be scaled globally, and present to a judging panel of Otis senior executives. The global winner will be announced in early May. All schools with teams competing in the challenge receive a grant to further STEM learning. Each of the regional winner schools earned a $20,000 grant and the global champion team's school will receive a total of $35,000 in STEM grants. "It is exciting to witness the creativity and hard work these students have displayed - embracing AI and applying STEM skills to solve local challenges in urban mobility. I look forward to hearing our student participants expand on their outstanding ideas during our first global competition. Knowing our world holds immense potential for STEM-based solutions, we truly hope that this experience has inspired these students to continue exploring STEM programs and fields, setting them on a path to become our future leaders and innovators," said Randi Tanguay, Otis Senior Vice President & Chief Communications Officer and global challenge judge. The four regional winning teams are: Pembroke Pines Charter High School, Florida, United States A smartphone application that uses AI to aid individuals with visual impairments by providing a description of their surroundings to help navigate spaces. Yamagata Higashi High School, Yamagata Prefecture, Japan An AI-equipped mobility scooter to prevent falls and provide a safe mobility experience for the elderly. Tianjin Farragut School, Tianjin, China An AI-powered elevator system that optimizes multi-elevator coordination for efficient resource allocation, while integrating smart hardware to enhance travel comfort. Üsküdar American Academy (UAA), Istanbul, Türkiye An AI-based app that sends audio, visual, and vibrating notifications to smartphones and smartwatches, helping individuals with hearing impairment recognize emergency alerts, audible hazards and warnings in their environment. About the Made to Move Communities challenge Launched in 2020, the Made to Move Communities challenge engages young minds to explore real-world urbanization challenges and develop innovative solutions with the potential to create more connected communities and improve mobility for all. This initiative brings together students, educators, and Otis colleagues as mentors with the goals of advancing STEM and leadership skills to help build the next generation of talent, ensure future workforce readiness, and sustain innovation. Each year, the program focuses on a different theme that aligns with global priorities, such as sustainability, accessibility or technology. Students are encouraged to think critically and creatively, applying STEM principles to address mobility-related issues. Through workshops, mentorship, and collaboration, participants gain valuable insights and skills that prepare them for future careers while making a positive impact on society. Participating schools also receive grants at the conclusion of the program to support ongoing STEM education. To date, the Made to Move Communities program has reached more than 1,000 student participants globally, involved more than 950 Otis volunteer mentors, and delivered nearly 100 grants totaling over $1 million to support ongoing STEM education at participating schools around the world. To learn more about the Made to Move Communities challenge, visit About Otis Otis gives people freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world. The global leader in the manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators, we move 2.4 billion people a day and maintain approximately 2.4 million customer units worldwide - the industry's largest Service portfolio. You'll find us in the world's most iconic structures, as well as residential and commercial buildings, transportation hubs and everywhere people are on the move. Headquartered in Connecticut, USA, Otis is 72,000 people strong, including 44,000 field professionals, all committed to manufacturing, installing and maintaining products to meet the diverse needs of our customers and passengers in more than 200 countries and territories. To learn more, visit and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook @OtisElevatorCo. 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