The branch has decided to sponsor three R5 000 awards per semester, one each at UKZN, DUT and MUT, with the aim of promoting automation and control engineering by rewarding outstanding work. The first of these was recently awarded to MUT student, Sthokozo Mthembu, in recognition of the fulfilment of requirements for Design Project 3 in his final year before entering industry.
Sthokozo thanked his lecturer and mentor, Professor Ralph Naidoo before giving some background on the project itself. The focus when finalising the detail was to benefit the blind people in the community by helping them to navigate to their desired destination safely and efficiently. The system notifies the person of any danger/obstacles in their path, keeping them safe while facilitating their independent mobility. In the case of an emergency, the user can call a cell number or send their GPS coordinates to a family member or friend by simply pushing a button, to receive immediate assistance.
We wish Sthokozo all the very best with what promises to be an exciting career!
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The branch thanks RJ Connect for its generous sponsorship of the evening.
Hennie Prinsloo (right) thanks Rob Wright after the presentation.
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