Globally there are many challenges facing our educational systems. Two areas of concern are: The lack of multimodal teaching styles in the classroom The lack of access to Technology and Engineering (T+E) experiences for our children. Multimodal Teaching Styles: Multimodal teaching is a form of teaching which recognises that we internalise information in various ways Read more about Low Cost Robotic Kit[…]
The Train Display Automation Project was undertaken for the client in order to allow for the outfitting of discrete motion and robotics to a life size model of a suspended railway train engine and carriages. The completed project was installed as part of the main Christmas display for the Long Circular Mall, St James, Port Read more about Train Display Automation[…]
The creation and revision of embedded electronic systems is a discipline-specific skill that, like any other skill, requires continued practice with specialist equipment to achieve competence. The challenge faced by the University of the West Indies (UWI) Dept. of Electrical and Computer Engineering (DECE) was an inability to provide equipment for individual students to practice Read more about In Circuit Debugger (ICD)[…]
In 2013, 6.7million persons suffered premature deaths due to the air quality of their environment. More than 80% of those who died were women, children and the elderly [1]. Two significant sources of pollutants are smoke from fires used for cooking & heating and persistent smog in urban areas. Women, children and the elderly are Read more about Renewable Energy Air Purifier (REAP)[…]
The coastal communities of Trinidad & Tobago are among the poorest, with unemployment estimated at 28%. To address this issue, efforts have been made through the partnership of community members, NGOs and international funding agencies toward the creation of sustainable rural entrepreneurial activities. Specific emphasis has been placed on the promotion of a niche eco‐tourism Read more about Turtle Shake Light[…]
The MobiAssist product is being developed as a system which can assist visually impaired persons to navigate and avoid obstacles. For this project, the Engineering Team will be implementing an early prototype which would allow the user to map their immediate surroundings over a 10ft x 10ft area from the top of the users head Read more about MobiAssist[…]
FaSoVe once again entered the Prime Minister’s Awards for Scientific Ingenuity and again took away prizes. This year the REAP, a low-cost, active-filtering air purifier, made from recycled materials, took a special prize at the PM Awards. FaSoVe team-member, Ms. Christin Parma was there to receive the accolade. That’s not all. FaSoVe client, Mr. Kevan Read more about FaSoVe Takes Prizes at PM Awards[…]