"The best way to predict the future is to invent it"

Developed during a hackathon, this is a braille printer which can receive text messages and automatically convert the alphanumeric characters into Braille. These are then printed on a paper roll. It enables convenient written communication between those who know braille and those who do not. 

A wearable remote which enables the control of multiple IR devices through a single finger. For example, you could select your TV on the interface, followed by a simple flick up, and that would increase the volume of your TV.

This heads-up-display (HUD) for cars combines navigation, telematics, and real-time road speed limits. I built this following a road legislation in Singapore, that made it illegal to hold your phone whilst driving. With the aim to reduce distractions, only the most necessary information would be displayed on the HUD. The application of this device ranges from direct benefit to the driver, to insurance companies charging performance-based premiums based on the data collected regarding driving habits. 

 Ever had unclear mirrors due to rain/ snow or dust? The Side View Mirror Wiper is a simple retrofit that solves just that. 

SMITCH is an IoT retrofit for home and office switches. The servo motor would physically change the switches’ state. The design of SMITCH requires no interference with any internal wiring and can be an easy to install retrofit for switches: right from lights to coffee machines. This version required a custom casing around the switch and could only be controlled through Bluetooth. 

Pollution levels sky rocketing. The price of fuel increasing at an exponential rate while the quantity is reducing. Now we have the technology to capture the renewable energy from the sun. If we have the technology available, but if it doesn't impact you, what's the point of having it? Solaride - A practically designed SV (Solar Vehicle) made for today's busy urban environment using technology to capture the sun's power.

Developed during a 48-hour hackathon, this smart chair aims to reduce the growing number of people who face the negative health effects of prolonged sedentary time. It is an IOT retrofit for chairs that nudges you (vibrates and notifies your phone) after a certain period of sitting. It also analyses the posture of your spine and nudges you to correct it. Over time it also builds personalised trends. 

A chatbot built in collaboration with a global shipping firm.  It was built with the aim of reducing response time and load for technical queries onboard ships. Initially built with a natural language processing (NLP) API with a self-improving (using TensorFlow) query database, it was then scaled and implemented in their customer journey. 

An IoT home hub which acts as a generic IR remote that can be controlled over the internet. Through this single device, you can control your air conditioner, television, smart lights, and many more devices through your phone, from anywhere in the world. It also has Alexa and Google home integration. 

SMITCH V2 has the same fundamental concept although is much more compact, can be controlled over the internet, and can be attached easily without the previously required custom casing. A single battery cycle can last over 100 flicks. The design also allows seamless manual control of the switch without the interference of the SMITCH lever. It also has Alexa and Google home integration. 

With the ability to search for a product across multiple e-commerce platforms for the best price, this app would recognise colours, brands, logos, and the object. The object was based on a TensorFlow common object model. 

 This Augmented Reality app was built during a 48-hour hackathon. Our aim was to make an app to simply control ‘smart devices’. We trained an object detection model to recognise devices such as SMITCH (previous project), smart fridges, and smart lights. Once recognised, an augmented reality (AR) overlay would enable you to control device specific settings. 

To go on the 5pm school bus, traditionally we would have to go to the office and sign up. An upperclassman and I made a web-based system that would allow a student to book a seat in the bus with their smart phone. The system shuts down automatically at 3pm and re-opens the next morning. It auto-verifies all the data and makes a table for the bus drivers with the drop-off points. 

Built during a hackathon, this portal allowed the students to freely ask questions to their teacher without the fear of being the only one who does not understand a topic. The student can join a ‘classroom’ and anonymously ask subject related questions. It has a filter to prevent off-topic questions. This project won our team the first prize for the hackathon. 

Heartbeat - an augmented reality (AR) CPR assistant that dynamically guides you through carrying out CPR and calls for assistance whilst you do so. It recognises the age of the person and hence advises on ideal CPR method; it also dynamically tracks and advises on hand positioning and depth of compression. It also features a built-in audible pace adviser. 

In light of the COVID situation, using my interests and CAD skills, I 3D printed ear-savers. I was initially inspired by an online concept, though very quickly realised that the design was far from optimised. After nearly 20 iterations and 50 prints, I landed on the ‘perfect design’. The printing time reduced from 50 minutes to 7 minutes, and the comfort increased significantly, both with little deterioration in load and stress capabilities. I distributed these ear savers to nursing homes, religious communities, and through Alibaba as a distribution channel. Autodesk Singapore also reached out and offered to fund the initiative. 

 Co-Founder and Lead Inventor for Dotbot. Dotbot is a novel Tactile printing system and method [US patent pending] for blind individuals.