OB: Leverage Tech To Aid Supermarket Workers
Design Thinking | Prototyping
As freshmen of the school, we observed that expired products in the supermarket were not being removed efficiently, and staff spent significant time tracking inventory and restocking. This observation inspired us to explore solutions that could ease the burden of repetitive, manual work for supermarket employees. Our team used the Design Thinking framework to explore and prototype practical solutions
We developed three key ideas: smart shelves with IoT to monitor stock levels and expiry dates, an in-store directory system to help customers locate items and compare prices, and an AI-powered trolley collector that uses Bluetooth to retrieve abandoned trolleys. These solutions were tested through sketches, prototypes and role-plays to assess their feasibility and real-world effectiveness.
In Collaboration With: Haocheng, Muki, Bridget, Jermaine
Salvus: Using AI To Create A Safe Social Space On TikTok
Research | Infographic Design | Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Throughout a course of 13 weeks, I had the opportunity to work in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team spanning Engineering, Humanities, and Business. Through extensive research, we discovered a growing issue on TikTok—the rise of malicious comments that contribute to unhealthy habits. While TikTok has built-in comment control mechanisms, these come with limitations.
Seeing the need for a proactive solution, our team leveraged Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop Salvus—Latin for "safe." Salvus is an AI-powered content filter designed to detect and block harmful comments before they are posted, reducing exposure to negativity in the first place.
This culminated into a visually compelling infographic that captured our research and solution, along with an oral presentation to effectively communicate our findings and impact.
In Collaboration With: Joanna, Pei Xuan, Wei Ze, Ziyu
Greenhood: Hydroponic Rooftop Farming in Singapore
Research | Critical Thinking | Interdisciplinary Collaboration
As part of an interdisciplinary sustainability module, our group explored the topic “Hydroponic Rooftop Farming in Singapore: A Masterstroke or Futile Attempt?” over a 10-week period.
Our research included a site visit to Greenhood, an urban rooftop hydroponic farm, where we interviewed its founder, Mr. Saurav Gaurav, to gain insights into the urban farming landscape and the challenges of achieving Singapore’s 30 by 30 goal.
Combining this with secondary research and literature reviews, we analyzed the current state of urban farming and proposed actionable recommendations, which we presented through a detailed report and oral presentation.
In Collaboration With: Chia Shyuan, Jing Tong, Zo E, Nicholas, Mao Zhi
Special Thanks To: The Greenhood Team & Mr. Saurav Gaurav for the invaluable interview and support!
