Robot showdown tests engineering students’ skills at UH Mānoa
Students spent weeks mastering mobility, perception and intelligent systems, with many facing repeated setbacks before achieving success.
Students spent weeks mastering mobility, perception and intelligent systems, with many facing repeated setbacks before achieving success.
The course allowed students to develop interactive and immersive experiences showcased in global exhibits such as Beyond Van Gogh, Beyond Monet, Disney Immersive and TeamLab Borderless.
This year’s challenges ranged from improving the state’s open data portal, better energy efficiency and creating a game to help identify bird species in Hawaiʻi.
The award aims to encourage students to pursue careers in transportation and research, helping to develop the next generation of transportation professionals.
The event introduced students to career opportunities with local companies and enhanced their problem-solving skills by tackling real world challenges.
Each department created their own fun activities for the students.
Koy Yoshizumi and Marques Batoon, are among only four students in the country to receive the highly regarded MEXT scholarship
All three campuses placed in the top 10 for ethnic diversity.
These efforts include on-campus information sessions, résumé-writing workshops and networking events designed to showcase Google’s company culture and job prospects.
This internship was part of Project Hōkūlani, housed in UH Mānoa’s Center on Disability Studies, College of Education.