The School of Engineering supported this competition, sponsored by Antel, in collaboration with the engineering schools of the Catholic University of Uruguay, the University of Montevideo, and the University of the Republic.
The teams had to design, within 24 hours, an innovative solution to problems posed by companies, research laboratories, and creative professionals. They then had to produce a presentation video that was evaluated by the local jury. The winners from each country were subsequently judged by an international jury.
The “24 Hours of Innovation” competition is an international event held in Québec, Canada. It takes place within the framework of C2-MTL, an annual global conference aimed at exploring the “commerce/creativity” dynamic and its potential to redefine the business world. More than 540 teams from various countries participated in this edition.
“Viewnity” proposes a mobile app that allows people with visual impairments to receive voice-based information about buses, traffic lights, and general descriptions based on geolocation. It uses the concept of “crowdsourcing” (outsourcing tasks through the use of large professional communities) via game mechanics and social awareness-raising to encourage users to share information about their visual experiences. has also has active has from the government and businesses.
Students Diego Ventura and Nicolás Bianchi noted that “the working group was finalized at the start of the activity, which enriched the project because they came from different fields.” Both stated that their ultimate aspiration is for “this project to become a reality. We won’t stop until then.”
Article published on the ANTEL website