NCHS invites you for the 2022 Interschool IoT competition - INCOHST
Pretty much any object can be transformed into an ‘ Internet of Things’ device, if it is connected and thereafter controlled by the internet.
For instance, a lightbulb that is switched on using a smartphone app is an IoT device. Similarly, an automated pet feeder controlled by your smartphone, or a motion sensor controlled home lighting system are IoT devices. The range of IoT devices vary from a simple child’s toy, to a driverless car which cruises the roads of Colombo!
The term ‘IoT’ is mostly used for devices that wouldn’t usually be generally expected to have an internet connection. Thereby, a PC isn’t generally categorized as an IoT device and neither is a smartphone. However, a smartwatch or a fitness band are argued to be IoT devices.
INCOHST 2022
“INCOHST 2022” is an IoT ( Internet of things) event organised by the Nawaloka College of Higher Studies to create awareness about IoT among Sri Lankan students and to make a stage for young innovators to invent IoT based solutions, catering different social needs. The event will be held for the 3rd year in June 2022, as it is restarted bigger and better than before, post pandemic.
“The Internet of things has the power to change the world!” stated Ms. Sonia Chan, Associate Director Partnerships and Articulations, SUT. Ms. Chan explained that with the growing importance given to IoT, events such as INCOHST are essential to popularise students with the subject and equip them with a foundation of knowledge to be ready for the future.
The competition is sponsored by Dialog Ideamart, Swinburne University of Technology and Nawaloka College of Higher Studies. The INCOHST 2022 competition consists of a workshop / training conducted by Dialog Ideamart. Thereafter, each team will get 14 days to prepare for the final project. The final projects will be judged by a qualified jury, and an awards ceremony will be held on the same day. LKR 200,000 will be awarded to the winning team to develop the project. Valuable gifts and certificates of participation will be awarded for the participating teams.
The event will provide the opportunity to showcase the talents of school students, while
improving students Innovation, presentation, and creative skills. Furthermore, it will improve students’ knowledge in IoT and entrepreneurship.
WINNING SCHOOLS AND INNOVATIONS 2019
1st Place – Sumedha College
Gampaha
Invention – Smart City
2nd Place – Musaeus College Invention – Smart Dustbin
3rd Place – Ranabima Royal
College
Invention – Bionic Arm WINNING ENTRY: THE SMART CITY
Smart City with security system and IOT control
“We invented a smart city! In this city there was a Smart Railway system, Smart Home, Smart power saver, Smart car and smart fan. In this smart home there was a security system. And we can turn off lights remote control assistance and other security features were there. There was a Fingerprint Sensor in the gate of the door, there was a RFID on the door and the door and gate can be controlled by phone easily” the excited winners explained. They explained that the city was made ‘smart’ through the use of IoT and google assist.
INVITATION FOR SCHOOLS TO TAKE PART FOR INCOHST 2022
NCHS would like to invite schools in all over the island to participate for INCOHST 2022. “The event is a great opportunity for students to demonstrate their IT skills. Swinburne is particularly known for their expertise in technology, innovation and entrepreneurship. They have now started a new degree in the Internet of Things. They are delighted to join hands with the students of Sri Lanka to show their knowledge, skills, creativity in relation to IoT” Dr. Alan Robertson , Dean of Studies , Nawaloka College of Higher Studies
The event will enable students to learn a key area that will power the future, compete at a national inter school event, and gain an accolade that will help them in their future endeavours.
Schools can register for the INCOHST 2022 event through http://incohst.com/ incohst-2022/ Or contact the below for more information and registrations: Rishard: 0776 661 920 (NCHS Colombo) Prince: 0764 922 445 (NCHS Kandy) To find out more, visit the event website www.incohst.com