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This award, worth $500, is dished out annually by the Land Transport Authority as part of a collaborative research programme with local polytechnics
to encourage tertiary students to be innovative in applying their technical knowledge and skills on projects
that are related to the land transport network and facilities in Singapore.
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With roads in Singpaore perpetually undergoing construction and constantly being diverted, there's every chance that you may wake up one morning to find that your regular bus-stop has suddenly disappeared. While there's nothing we can do about this fact of life, an invention by 3 students from the Diploma in Intelligent Building Technology will at least make life more bearable for you. The students have invented a “Commuter Friendly Bus-Stop”, which is essentially a portable bus-shelter that can be safely and quickly assembled or dismantled. Made of lightweight aluminium, it can be erected at a temporary bus-stop when there is a road diversion. The structure also comes with enhanced weather protection and an adjustable roof to fit different sites. For their invention, the students received the LTA Award at a presentation ceremony on 16 Jan 2008.
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| Ong Chi Yang Edwin | Catholic High School |
| Ler Shun Yuan Lawrence | ITE |
| Ip Kean Hung Oswin | Broadrick Sec |
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A unique invention by three Temasek Engineering School students will literally plug one of the major gaps in the service of MRT trains in Singapore. The students, from the Diploma in Intelligent Building Technology, invented the "Automatic Ramp", which is an aluminium strip attached to the train. When the MRT door opens, the ramp will automatically be deployed to bridge the gap between the train and the station platform -- which can be as wide as 10cm at some stations. And when the door closes, the ramp automatically retracts, and slides under the train, ready to be deployed at the next station. Pneumatically operated, the Auto Ramp taps on the air pressure used to power the train doors, and the pressure is controlled by a built-in pressure regulator. The device will make MRT trains safer for patients in wheelchairs, as well as the elderly with walking sticks. So ingenious the invention was, that impressed LTA officials conferred it the prestigous LTA Award and $500 cash. The students received their award at a presentation ceremony on 10 Jan 2007.
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| Student | Former Sec School |
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| Frida Djueliana | ShuQun Sec |
| Vincent Tan Jianda | Pei Cai Sec |
| Chua Thiam Koon | ITE |
 The winning project featured in Berita Harian, 26 Jan 2006. (With thanks to SPH Ltd.) |
 The "new" LED Lighting Solution designed by 3 Mechatronics students
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Temasek Engineering School's new "LED Lighting Solution" clinched the LTA Award for the second time in 2 years. An improved version of last year's project which also won the award, this year's "LED Lighting Solution" comes with a frosted casing which is more suitable for LED lighting, better temperature control, and a buckboost AC driver to ensure consistent illumination. In addition, the new lamp comes with a tamper-proof bracket to prevent theft. The students, who were from the Diploma in Mechatronics, received their award at a presentation ceremony on 25 Jan 2006.
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| Student | Former Sec School |
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| Muhamad Rashid | ITE |
| Nicholas Ang | ITE |
| Suryadi Witoyo Jo | Changkat Changi Sec |
 The winning team: (from left) Ms Christina Ng (Supervisor), Chern Yeow, Qi Hui and XuanGao |
 The LED lamp
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 The energy-saving LED lamps produce super bright light without spot effects |
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Three students from Temasek Engineering School's Diploma in Mechatronics have won the LTA Award of $500 cash for their "LED Lighting Solution". The device can be installed at bus shelters or covered walkways in place of conventional lighting which consumes a lot of electricity. Using LED bulbs, this energy-saving device requires just 21 watts to produce the required 30Lux of brightness (measured at floor level). It can also run on solar energy from solar panels attached to the roof of bus shelters or walkways. The students received the award from the Chief Executive of the Land Transport Authority, Mr Ho Meng Kit, at a presentation ceremony cum project exhibition held on 9 March 2005 at NYP.
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| Student | Former Sec School |
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| Heng Chern Yeow | Geylang Methodist Sec |
| Pang Qi Hui | St Hilda's Sec |
| Guo XuanGao | Clementi Town Sec |
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