UST Faculty of Engineering hosted for the first time the Undergraduate Engineering Design Contest (UEDC) last October 19, 2018 held at the Engineering Conference Hall.
UEDC is one of the events of the Fourth International Conference on Engineering Education Philippines (ICEE-Phil 2018).
The competition, which is held every two years, is organized by the Philippine Association of Engineering Schools, Inc. (PAES).
Prof. Philipina A. Marcelo, PhD, President of PAES, led the opening remarks. She stated that one of the most important undertaking of PAES over the last few years has been assisting its member schools in implementing the Outcome-Based Education (OBE).
PAES has also set out in expanding its activities, such as the biennial design contest. This includes the direct participation of engineering students to improve their design thinking, creativity, and complex problem-solving skills.
This year's theme is "Facing the Challenges of Industry 4.0". Industry 4.0 is the combination of computer and automation in relation to industrialization, wherein machines are self-monitoring in performing tasks with the help of robotics and algorithm.
The design contest also promotes technopreneurship wherein students are encouraged to create practical engineering solutions to problems that can be used for commercialization.
Out of 13 entries, only five were chosen for the final round of the said contest. The participating schools for the final round were Technological University of the Philippines - Manila (TUP-Manila), Adamson University (AdU), De La Salle University (DLSU), and Technological Institute of the Philippines - Manila (TIP-Manila). Two entries came from Adamson University.
Entries were judged based on their novelty, feasibility, reliability, and significance.
Students from De La Salle University bagged the highest prize for their entry, “AKIBAT: Development of a Telepresence Robot with Integration of a General Practice Medical Consultation Module”. AKIBAT is an integrated design of robotics and web-based application, which enhances teleconsultation between doctors, nurses, and patients in remote areas.
Technological University of the Philippines – Manila and Technological Institute of the Philippines – Manila placed second and third, respectively.
TUP-Manila’s entry, “Development of an Automated Estrus Detection for Dairy Cows Using Image Recognition with Notification System Using GSM Module”, focuses on improving the reproduction of dairy cows using precise estrus monitoring.
TIP-Manila’s entry, “Response Aerial Vehicle for Emergency Notch (R.A.V.E.N.)”, aims to improve data mapping and assessment for rescue responses using an AI-powered drone.
TIP-Manila’s College of Engineering & Architecture Dean Florante Magnaye led the closing remarks, stating PAES’ plan for the design contest to be held annually. Kurt Alec Mira
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