St. Mary’s Canossian College and Ebenezer School (Secondary Section) Clinch Top Honours at AI Master Applied Tech Innovation Awards Organised by ASTRI

St. Mary's Canossian College’s innovative “Elderly Miracles” claims the Champion of AI Master (S1-S3) trophy, impressing judges with its innovative monitoring system which integrates dual technologies of "fall detection" and "sound identification" to track seniors' movements in real time. When the system detects a fall or distress call, it immediately sends an SOS alert to family members' phones, significantly reducing emergency response time. Compared to similar products on the market, “Elderly Miracles” offers distinct advantages: existing alternatives typically have limited monitoring range and struggle to handle emergencies like burns. In contrast, “Elderly Miracles” only requires simple room installation to achieve comprehensive monitoring.

In a compelling display of technical prowess, Ebenezer School (Secondary Section)’s groundbreaking “Braille OCR - Eliminating Communication Barriers” secures the prestigious Champion of AI Master (S4-S6) accolade. The team developed a mobile application that combines Artificial Intelligence and Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology to instantly scan and convert physical Braille (raised dots) into readable text. The app supports both Chinese and English Braille, enabling sighted users to understand what visually impaired individuals are reading or writing — breaking down communication barriers in classrooms, workplaces, and daily life. By simply taking a photo of a Braille document, the system analyses the image, recognises Braille patterns, and translates them into clear text. For Chinese Braille, the team further integrated speech recognition to help resolve homophones, significantly improving translation accuracy. This tool promotes barrier-free communication, enhances peer interaction, and supports inclusive learning.

Captivating the audience’s imagination, the ingenious “SmartWalk Cap” from St. Francis' Canossian College walks away with the “Visitors’ Favourite Award”. “SmartWalk Cap” is an artificial intelligence wearable device designed specifically for the visually impaired. It uses LIDAR（Light Detection and Ranging) to instantly scan the surrounding environment and accurately detect obstacles, stairs and high-altitude dangerous objects (such as door frames and tree branches). Help users walk safely through sound or vibration prompts. Core features include: real-time obstacle detection, providing accurate distance; highly aware to prevent head collision; AI self-learning [based on Teachable Machine algorithm] adapting to different scenarios; and lightweight and low-profile, perfectly integrated into life, no burden for daily wear. Compared with traditional assistive tools, the “SmartWalk Cap” has a simple design, which enhances the user's independence and freedom of movement, allowing the visually impaired to explore the world more confidently and conveniently.

Pushing the boundaries of conventional thinking, Queen Elizabeth School Old Students' Association Tong Kwok Wah Secondary School’s remarkable “WellnessLink” is honoured with the “Most Innovative & Creative Award” for its trailblazing approach to artificial intelligence. “WellnessLink” is an AI-powered smart health and care system designed for the elderly. It combines a wearable bracelet with a user-friendly mobile app to provide real-time health monitoring, psychological support, and emergency assistance. The AI assistant “Ar Lok” interacts with users through voice, offering companionship and recommending local community activities. The bracelet monitors heart rate and detects falls, triggering alerts when abnormal data is detected. It also generates personalised health reports by analysing conversation and activity records, supporting healthcare professionals and social workers. “WellnessLink” empowers seniors to live more independently, stay socially connected, and enjoy a safer, healthier digital lifestyle.

The A.Incubator Award goes to Carmel Pak U Secondary School.