Important Guidelines

SELECTION CRITERIA

1. Technology Used : Latest Robotics and Programming Kits and bundles such as Arduino, Lego,
MIT APP, Python, Rasberry Pi and the like to implement projects based on AI or VR or AR or
IoT or 3D and the like.
Note: No readily available kits in the market can be used. Ideas with innovative content will be
preferred.
2. Prototype should be a working Model
3. The prototype should be effective to solve the given problem
Note: Idea should have a factor of innovation and newness
4. Poster: (Mandatory) Tri-fold foam board highlighting Problem, Solution , Technology used,
Materials Used, Applications of the problem in various fields
5. Optional Criteria: Brochure, PPT, Videos supporting the project.
6. Selected Project from Grade 1-12 will be displayed in the School auditorium for further
judgement.
7. Remaining Projects will be displayed in the classroom and corridor as a part of iNNOVISTA

SCIENCE ENRICHMENT ACTIVITY:

All the projects submitted will be awarded marks as a part of their SEA science.

DISCLAIMER

1. SLT team's decision in terms of selection and judging will be final.

2. Individual Projects only will be accepted.
3. Timeline has to be strictly adhered to.
4. It is advised not to consult innovation leaders for ideas.
 Timeline
SUBMISSION:

5th September, 2019: Submission of Project, Poster Foam board and Optional Criteria (Refer Important
Guidelines)

26th Sept, 2019 - Selected projects based on the criteria will be announced and kept in the Auditorium for
further judgement

Final Round: October 3rd 2019

Topics for iNNOVISTA 

Category 1: Shelter 
 
Problem 1: Pets abandonment 

https://www.khaleejtimes.com/news/general/abandoned-pets-will-increase-in-summer-fear-shelter-
groups 

Various pets are being abandoned especially during summers or when people leave the country. It is not
feasible to trace back the owner. Animal shelter populations are full and have no amenities to take care of
the growing number of these abandoned pets.  

Students are encouraged to come up with a low maintenance / cost effective shelter solution
for these pets  

Problem 2: Sustainable Homes 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SGQOnwbW9HU 

High rise buildings encroach forest and environmental lands leading to increase pollution and energy
wastages. Sustainable housing is highly researched field. Engineers are trying to implement Sustainability
around residential and commercial dwellings.  

Can you design a Sustainable home which will not be a burden on the environmental health of
the earth? 

Problem 3: Discover  

Identify a shelter-based problem. Explore, research and try to come up with an innovative solution for
shelter issues around the world. 
 
Category 2: Health Care 
 
Problem 1: Blood / Medicine supplying transportation / supplier 

Widespread outbreak of deadly virus has been seen in various part of the world. Many hospitals are not
equipped with correct medicine/ blood packs.  

What might be a solution to transport medicine or blood as soon as an emergency request is

generated? 

Problem 2: Chronic Pain 

Many people suffer from chronic pain like joint pain due to age, accident or deficiency related issues. Most
of the medicines and surgeries have not provided a permanent or feasible remedy. Also, High dosage of
medicine is not recommended. 
Develop a prototype which will help such a person to ease the pain and it's intensity.  

Problem 3: Discover 

Identify a Healthcare-based problem. Explore, research and try to come up with an innovative solution for
Healthcare issues around the world. 
 
Category 3: Food 
Problem 1: Food Wastage 
Food wastage is increasing at an alarming rate across the world whereas there is a bulk of population who
do not have good food to eat. There are many reasons for food wastage such as leftover food, Expired food
and food not been able to reach its destination due to logistic difficulties. 

What solution can you come up with an innovative solution where problems related to food
wastage and food accessibility is addressed? 

Problem 2: Smart food shopping  

Common shopping hassles include weaving through the aisles in order to get the items that you need and
then line up at the cashier to have your items checked and bagged. The time you must spend at each trip
can be diverted to doing other activities for work or leisure. On an average a consumer prefers to
handpick items from the shop at the best price in the least amount of time and that what he needs most
according to his need for the week. 

Can you come up with technologies that aim to make it easier for consumers to removes
hassles from their regular shopping experience?  

Problem 3: Discover 
Identify a Food related problem. Explore, research and try to come up with an innovative solution for food
related issues around the world. 
Category 4: Space 
Problem 1: Space farming

Scientists are exploring germination/ farming in space. They want to come up with ideas to grow food in space
before they can establish a secondary human habitat up there.

What idea can you propose and implement to grow food in space?

Problem 2: Companion in Space travel

Bill Paloski, Ph.D., Director of NASA’s Human Research Program (HRP), commented on HRP’s mission to
protect the health and safety of astronauts, “When you’re isolated, and can’t get home or talk to your family,
how long can you stay positive?”. Before Space organizations send an astronaut in space, they need to train the
people to live and survive isolation issues during their travel time.

Can there be a solution for isolation in space?

Problem 3: Space Junk

Various satellites are sent to space and various experiments are done. Failure or any mishap in space causes the
junk to fly around in space and pose danger for further activities.

What would you recommend as a solution to this problem?

Problem 4: Discover UAE Mars Mission

http://emiratesmarsmission.ae/

UAE is taking huge steps towards gathering data about the climatic conditions in Mars. On September 25, 2019
UAE will be sending their very first astronaut in space. In a long term plan, UAE wants to establish their very
own city on MARS. But there are challenges. Astronauts are vulnerable to extreme radiations. Scientists are
working on ways to protect the astronauts in space from harmful effects of radiation, establish better
communication and overcome issues like depression amongst fellow astronauts.

Can you come with solutions to overcome Mission Mars Challenges?

Category 5: Water 
Problem 1: Water wastage 

People use water for various purposes. Water is not used sparingly resulting in its wastage. Gushing water
from taps, wastage of leftover water in cans, Excess water flow to tanks are a few examples.  

Can there be a product designed to reutilize wasted water and reduce the wastage of
water?  
Problem 2: Harnessing Water energy 

Water energy resources include hydroelectric power from lakes and rivers, ocean energy in its various
forms, and energy technologies that take advantage of saline water. This form of renewable energy can be
harnessed to into useful energy. 

Can water be used to solve energy issues?   

Problem 3: Discover 

Identify a water related issue. Explore, research and try to come up with an innovative solution for water
related problems around the world. 

Category 6: Environment 
Problem 1: Quick relief from intense heat  

Intense heat and humidity conditions are on rise in the countries located in the tropical zone. This has
adverse effects on plant farming as well as poses a threat to human health. Working in such a condition is
a health hazard. Its time a solution is designed so that there is relief from intense heat conditions. 

Can you create and develop a robust solution? 

Problem 2: Endangered Species  

Bees, Tigers, sparrows are some of the endangered species. Sooner they will become extinct. Even now
there is no accessible tracking system in order to save them. 

Can you create and develop a solution to track and protect the vulnerable species? 

Problem 3: Discover 

Identify a valid Environmental problem. Explore, research and try to come up with an innovative solution
for environmental issue around the world. 

Category 7: Prosperity 
Problem 1: Awareness of Islamic Culture 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=TJJXdLQty7I 

The Quranic Park is designed to give a better cultural and educational understanding of the Islamic heritage,
while still being a fun place to visit for children, families and those looking to learn more about the Holy
Quran. Islam is the basis of the UAE's culture, political system and way of life, yet it is also multi-cultural
and tolerant towards other religions. UAE encourages young minds to draw lessons and spread awareness
of its culture.  

Can you come up with a creative way of highlighting the Islamic culture of UAE? 
Problem 2: 

The Expo 2020 Dubai Emiratization strategy is designed to enable UAE nationals to play pivotal roles in
delivering exceptional mega event. The event is set to promote opportunity, mobility and sustainability.
The youth are required to play a key part in this mega event and get opportunities to observe, learn and
contribute creative ideas so that they can develop innovative solutions for creating a better future for our
region and the world. 

Can you come up with ideas to boost EXPO 2020 even further in terms of visitors,
entertainment and innovation? 

Problem 3: Discover 

Identify a Prosperity related problem. Explore, research and try to come up with an innovative solution to
solve it. 

Category 8: Energy 
 
Problem 1: Green energy Solutions 
 
Green energy comes from natural sources such as sunlight, wind, rain, tides, plants, algae and geothermal
heat. These energy resources are renewable, meaning they're naturally replenished. Green energy can
replace fossil fuels in all major areas of use including electricity, water and space heating and fuel for motor
vehicles. 

What green energy solution can you use and propose? 

Problem 2: Wireless solutions 

Wireless communication is the transfer of information or power between two or more points that are not
connected. It has applications in medical field, telecommunication, charging up devices, energy
transmissions 

What solution can you come up using wireless technology? 

Problem 3: Discover 

Identify an Energy related problem. Explore, research and try to come up with an innovative solution to
solve it. 
 
Category 9: Security 
Problem 1: Safety gadgets for women, the determined ones and the elderly 

Woman in today's world are empowered and encouraged to make their own choices. They can travel, work,
stay in places they feel comfortable. Unfortunately, time and again we get to hear news of woman and
young girls getting harassed and raped. Woman found in isolated places are subjected to harassments. On
similar lines the determined ones and elderly people are vulnerable to harassments on various occasions as
they are not able to defend themselves. 

What can you think of to help woman be aware of wary person and places and safeguard
themselves in times of emergency? 

Problem 2: Child safety in absence of parents 

Children nowadays are at times left unattended by busy parents. Innocent children search for times to escape
and explore dangerous situations. Also, children who are left at homes or prams sometimes unattended
develop fear and depression.  

Can you come up with an all-in-one solution for children to be safe and sound when they are
isolated? 

Problem 3: Discover 

Identify a security related problem. Explore, research and try to come up with an innovative solution to
solve it. 
 
Category 10: Disaster Resilience 
Problem 1: Emergency evacuation plans 

Fire breaking out, flash floods, volcanic eruptions, sea erosions are some of the major disaster news we
have heard in recent past. Fire extinguishers, emergency exit plans are permanent part in established spaces.
But they seem to be failing in high emergency situations. Due to poor timely facilities, evacuation has been
delayed and lives have been lost.  
How would you create/improve/develop a permanent solution for emergency evacuation? 

Problem 2: Droughts, cyclones, floods (Natural Calamities) 

Climate change has been a major factor in causing national disaster in several parts of the world. Many
countries are planning to innovate solutions to minimize its effects and improve resilience towards such
natural disasters. 

Can you come up with innovative methods to help overcome the impact of natural calamities? 
Problem 3: Discover 

Identify a disaster resilience related problem. Explore, research and try to come up with an innovative
solution to solve it. 

Category 11: Governance 

Problem 1: Tampered Voting 

Voting in elections has been very crucial in selecting the right candidate but in recent times reports have it
that voting results are compromised and tampered. In order to avoid this a fully tamper-proof solution
must be defined. 

Can you create a tamper proof solution for the next election? 

Problem 2: Ambulance Issues 

We are hearing problems of ambulance reaching late because of wrong address directions passed by caller.
In some countries, ambulances are not equipped for treating the degree of danger the victim is in. Sometimes
a police case must be registered immediately for smooth medical process.  

How can you cater to the necessity of a centralized all in one application which eliminates
lengthy procedures and eases medical help given to victim? 

Problem 3: Discover 

Identify a governance related problem. Explore, research and try to come up with an innovative solution. 

Category 12: Learning 

 
Problem 1: Teacher’s Assistant

For teachers, the classroom is anything but serene. Kids giggle during lessons, call out, rustle papers, and
fidget — teachers must compete with the chaos to simply get students to learn. And teachers take their
jobs home with them, too, spending their evenings and weekends planning lessons and grading student
work. What if AI could act as an extra pair of hands in the classroom? Decreasing the workload dumped
on teachers would hopefully make them less stressed. This could limit the burnout that has exacerbated
the teacher shortage and make the position more appealing to others considering becoming teachers.

Robots, combined with artificial intelligence, are expected to improve teaching by providing greater levels
of individualized learning, objective and timely grading, as well as having the ability to identify areas of
improvements in degree programs.

Can you come up with a helper for your teacher?

Problem 2: Children with Learning Disabilities 

UAE is one of the leading countries to honor and welcome the determined ones. Schools have children with
special needs studying in regular schools. But in some cases, there is a need for additional support for the
TDO. Teachers find the need to get extra aids to teach the children with special needs and
learning/reading/writing difficulties. 

What can be done to improve teaching and evaluation methods for children with special
needs? 

Problem 3: Discover 

Identify an Education related problem. Explore, research and try to come up with a creative solution. 
 
Category 13: Challenge Topics (Grade Specific) 
Note: Following topics are relevant to upcoming competitions. The criteria for selection remain the same as in
important guidelines padlet.  
 
Challenge 1: City Shaper FLL –(Grade 6 and above)   

FLL related research, design, prototype must be worked upon. Mandatory use of EV3 
https://info.firstinspires.org/city-shaper 

Challenge 2: Boomtown Build FLL- (Grade 1-5) 

FLL related research, design, prototype must be worked upon. Mandatory use of LEGO WEDO 2.0 
https://info.firstinspires.org/boomtown-build 

Challenge 3: Robotic competition (Grade 10-12) 

Design a robust robot for any 1 of the following categories:  

 RoboSoccer playing with an Hi technic infrared ball and NXT IRSeeker V2 and EV3 brick 
 Mechanical Bot 
 Mathematical Bot 
 Computing Bot 
 Electrical Bot