29 January 2020
Institute of Technical Education students are now learning how to use artificial intelligence to solve real-world problems.
One student project completed recently involves a mini-robot that reminds elderly patients to take their medication and an interactive signboard that spots errant cyclists at void decks.
These projects are part of a programme jointly launched by ITE College West and Intel Corporation. The pilot Intel Artificial Intelligence for Youth (AI4Y) programme had 1,120 students enrolled last year.
AI4Y hopes to reach up to 15,000 students, and will be rolled out in phases starting with the School of Electronics and Info-Comm Technology in ITE College West.
Thus far, 20 lecturers from the three ITE colleges have undergone a five-day training camp sponsored by Intel. By the end of June, 60 staff across all schools will be trained to use the AI4Y programme.