Students of VHSS Vengola with the firefighting robot
Around 4,000 students from 14 sub-districts are participating in the three-day event. Mattanchery sub-district is leading the overall standings with 738 points, followed by North Paravur with 703 points and Kothamangalam with 702 points. Among schools, St Augustine’s GHSS, Kothamangalam, is leading with 228 points. St Augustine’s GHSS, Muvattupuzha, is in second place with 191 points, followed by St Joseph’s GHSS, Chengal, with 181 points. The valedictory function will be held at 4.30pm on Tuesday.
You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Kochi | Silver Rate in Kochi | Bank Holidays in Kochi | Public Holidays in Kochi Stay updated with the latest Kochi news. A firefighting robot capable of detecting smoke and flames and automatically spraying water to extinguish fires was among the innovative projects showcased at the fair. San Jose and Edwin Joseph, students at Salem Vocational Higher Secondary School (VHSS), Vengola, developed the robot. Students Sai Dev KS and Athul G Krishna of Govt VHSS, Tripunithura, showcased ‘Sense Eye’, a device designed to help visually impaired people identify obstacles. Equipped with a camera, the device detects obstacles and captures images, which are analysed using artificial intelligence. It then converts the information into audio alerts delivered through a microphone worn near the ear or an alarm attached to a walking stick. MP Dean Kuriakose inaugurated the event, while MLA Mathew Kuzhalnadan presided over the function. The event is being organised in accordance with the green protocol. The IT and mathematics fairs are being held at St Augustine’s Girls’ School, Muvattupuzha; the social science fair at SNDP Higher Secondary School; the science fair at Nirmala Higher Secondary School; the work experience fair at Tharbiyath Trust Vocational and Higher Secondary School; and the vocational expo at Govt Model School. Download the TOI App.
Kochi: Innovative projects offering practical solutions to everyday challenges were among the highlights of the Ernakulam Revenue District Science Fair, which began at Nirmala Higher Secondary School, Muvattupuzha, on Monday.