Nurturing Global Creative Convergence Engineering Talent through the Makethon
Expanding Globally, Fostering Spirit of Challenge and International Perspective
42 Participants from 14 Domestic and International Teams
Education, Learning, Team Projects, and Competitions
Implementing IoT-Based Lighting Control
Pusan National University (President Choi Jae-won) successfully held the 'Lifestyle Smart Home Appliance Makethon' at KB Injaenium Sacheon from the 4th to the 7th, a 3-night, 4-day event.
This competition has been organized annually during the winter vacation since 2022 as part of the Creative Convergence Engineering Talent Development Project, hosted by Pusan National University.
Pusan National University hosted this event with 42 participants from 9 domestic teams including Gyeongsang National University, National Pukyong National University, Dongseo University, Inje University, and 5 global teams including Indonesian students, providing an opportunity for students from both countries to broaden their sense of challenge and international perspective.
Busan National University is hosting the 'Lifestyle Smart Home Appliance Makethon.' Photo by Busan National University
The 'Makethon' is an open problem-solving, practice-oriented education combining education, learning, team projects, and competitions. This Makethon was conducted targeting engineering undergraduates, aiming to converge IoT technology using AI (D.N.A.), a promising technology of the 4th Industrial Revolution era, and edge devices related to the IoT industry and technology.
Participants challenged themselves with the task of implementing a lighting control device using IoT technology under limited conditions, developing creative and practical smart home appliance products.
Students from 14 domestic and international teams completed the implementation of Alexa-based functions equipped with AI voice recognition technology, achieving the result of realizing innovative technology into actual products. In particular, they demonstrated creativity and problem-solving skills in the process of designing and implementing practical products combining AI and IoT technologies, gaining experience applying core technologies of the 4th Industrial Revolution in the field.
The Pusan National University Engineering Education Innovation Center (Director Ko Jong-su, Professor of Mechanical Engineering) is focusing on nurturing creative and convergent engineering talents through this Makethon, while continuously supporting students to acquire globally competitive technical capabilities. Pusan National University plans to continue providing various programs that offer students innovative technology and practical experience.
A representative from Pusan National University stated, “This 'Lifestyle Smart Home Appliance Makethon' was a place where creative ideas and technical achievements combining IoT and AI technologies bore fruit, becoming an important experience venue for students toward a better future.”
Busan National University is holding the 'Lifestyle Smart Home Appliance Makethon' and taking a commemorative photo. Photo by Busan National University
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