Client Challenge:

• Client aimed to advance its STEM curriculum by engaging students in a hands-on IoT (Internet of Things) project for a public STEM exhibition. The school faced challenges in designing a comprehensive project that combined programming, hardware integration, and machine learning while ensuring accessibility for students with limited technical experience.
• Additionally, the project needed to foster creativity, teamwork, and presentation skills to prepare students for public demonstrations and future STEM endeavors.

Our Solution:

We developed a guided, end-to-end IoT project for the STEM exhibition, mentoring students through ideation, development, and execution. The project focused on creating smart clothing embedded with IoT sensors to detect heart rate, body temperature, and perform facial recognition using machine learning. Key components included:

• Curriculum Design: A structured program teaching programming logic (using Python), IoT sensor integration, and basic machine learning concepts for facial recognition.
• Hands-On Development: Students built smart clothing prototypes using microcontrollers, IoT sensors, and machine learning models, guided by step-by-step workshops.
• Team-Based Learning: Collaborative activities to encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and creative design of wearable technology.
• Presentation Training: Coaching on how to showcase their smart clothing to the public, emphasizing technical details and real-world applications.
• Teacher Support: Provided educators with resources and training to facilitate the project and ensure scalability for future iterations.

Outcome:

• Practical Skill Development: 85% of students successfully programmed IoT sensors and implemented machine learning algorithms, gaining proficiency in coding and hardware integration.
• Innovative Prototypes: Students created functional smart clothing prototypes, showcased at the STEM exhibition, which detected vital signs and performed facial recognition with 90% accuracy.
• Increased Engagement: Student participation in STEM activities rose by 35%, with positive feedback on the project’s real-world relevance and creative freedom.
• Public Impact: The exhibition attracted over 200 visitors, enhancing the school’s reputation as a STEM education leader and inspiring community interest in IoT applications.
• Empowered Students: Participants developed confidence in presenting technical projects, with 80% reporting improved teamwork and communication skills.