Otis India, a subsidiary of Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS), the global leader in the manufacture, installation and servicing of elevators and escalators, has announced the Otis Asia Pacific region results of the company’s Made to Move Communities challenge. Two teams of students from Jadavpur Vidyapith (Kolkata) and DAV Nandaraj Public School (Ranchi) represented India this year and earned honourable mentions for their remarkable entries. Every year, the competition encourages students to apply principles of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) and propose solutions to real-world urban mobility concerns.
The theme for this year’s competition was ‘Developing Urban Mobility Solutions Using AI’. Under the mentorship of a team of Otis volunteers, the students leveraged AI technology to design innovative solutions aimed at enabling more inclusive mobility in their communities. They competed with schools in Otis’ Asia Pacific region and presented their ideas to Otis judges from across the region.
Congratulating the students on their incredible performance, Mr. Sebi Joseph, President, Otis India, said, “We are glad to celebrate two groups of students whose innovative entries have stood out. Their creative applications of STEM and AI showcase not just technical understanding, but a deep commitment to solving real-world urban mobility challenges in their respective areas. The inventive solutions developed by these students inspire us all, serving as a reminder that the future of our cities lies in the hands of bright and passionate minds who are dedicated to building a better tomorrow. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition and thank you for pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.”
The students of Jadavpur Vidyapith developed “fogSIGHT,” an AI sensor-based solution that detects severe fog and provides visibility to the driver in such extreme conditions, thus mitigating the risk of an accident. The project earned the school recognition and a grant of USD 7500 to advance STEM education.
The students of DAV Nandaraj Public School developed ‘Madad,’ a solution to ensure patients reach the hospital on time. It is an AI-sensor mechanism that identifies an ambulance on the road and effectively regulates traffic to clear the way for its swift passage. It also gained recognition at the challenge, along with a grant for furthering STEM education at the school.
