APU student triumphs at Powering Your Innovation 2024

The Powering Your Innovation Competition 2024 has crowned Muhammad Ahmed, a Master of Philosophy in Engineering student at the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU), as its champion in the Postgraduate bracket.

His innovative creation, Maviglasses, showcased APU’s leading-edge advancements and underscored its role in fostering technological breakthroughs.

The competition, themed “Towards Digitalisation and Sustainability in Aviation, Aerospace, and Mechanical,” was organised by Global Turbine Asia Sdn Bhd (GTA) as part of the Asia Turbomachinery & Pump Symposium (ATPS), in coordination with the TEES Turbomachinery Laboratory.

Maviglasses, developed by Lotech Solutions—a startup spinoff from APU’s Centre for Research and Development of IoT (CREDIT)—emerged as a testament to the institution’s dedication to innovation.

The vision behind Maviglasses

Maviglasses, a pioneering fusion of Generative AI (Gen-AI) and sensor technology, was initially designed for remote electrical pre-inspection.

The AI-driven sensors facilitate inspections in both residential and industrial settings.

Evolving beyond its initial application, it now employs Nvidia DeepStream for defect detection in insulation glove manufacturing, earning the nickname Mavihub.

Enhanced further by Muhammad Ahmed for the competition, Maviglasses now uses OpenVINO and AnomLib to excel in identifying component mismatches and defects in printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing and assembly.

APU’s faculty played a crucial role in this achievement. Under the guidance of Krishna Ravinchandra, Assoc Prof Ts Dr Sathish Kumar Selva Perumal, Ir Narendran Ramasenderan, and APU’s Chief Innovation & Enterprise Officer (CIEO) Professor Dr Vinesh Thiruchelvam, this revolutionary technology highlights APU’s commitment to bridging technology with practical applications.

Transforming the aviation industry

Maviglasses’ success highlights the transformative impact of advancing technology on the aviation industry.

Emerging trends, including autonomous aircraft, the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI), augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR), blockchain, 3D printing, and electric and hybrid aircraft, are reshaping the sector.

Additionally, advancements in biometrics, predictive maintenance, in-flight connectivity, cloud computing, advanced materials, and next-generation air traffic control are all playing crucial roles.

These innovations enhance safety, efficiency, and customer experience while significantly reducing environmental impact. Ensuring the future resilience of aviation and aerospace requires a workforce adept at tackling these challenges, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly:

• SDG 7: Ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
• SDG 9: Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialisation, and foster innovation.
• SDG 11: Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilient, and sustainable.

APU: Commitment to excellence

Ir Narendran expressed immense pride in this achievement, stating, “This remarkable achievement showcases the exceptional innovation and talent thriving within our community. It adds another layer of distinction to our centre’s impressive track record, including multiple international awards for our Gen-AI drone solution for disaster response.”

Prof Vinesh echoed this sentiment, highlighting the significance of this milestone for APU. “This achievement underscores our capacity to innovate in alignment with current industry demands. It demonstrates our community’s exceptional talents in addressing real-world challenges and reinforces APU’s position as a leader in technological innovation and education.”

He added, “Such recognition elevates our graduates’ attractiveness to tech employers in Malaysia, establishing them as highly sought-after professionals and solidifying APU’s position as a frontrunner in nurturing graduates with practical skills tailored to the ever-evolving demands of the tech industry.”

Conclusion

APU continues to lead in technological innovation and education, as evidenced by Muhammad Ahmed’s triumph at the Powering Your Innovation Competition 2024. The success of Maviglasses not only showcases the university’s cutting-edge advancements but also highlights the exceptional talents within its community, paving the way for a new era of innovation and efficiency in the aviation industry.

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