Artificial Intelligence for Recycling: Inspiring Environmental Nurturing for a Sustainable Future Competition. This competition is your opportunity to showcase innovation, teamwork, and engineering creativity while supporting sustainability and inclusivity in ASEAN. 
 
Theme: Engineering Sustainable Futures with Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Competition Stages & Timelines

• Stage 1: Proposal writing  
• Stage 2: Prototype building 
• Final: 5-minutes presentation & 3-minutes Q&A
• Virtual briefing for Stage 2/Final: 2nd November 2025, Sunday

• Malaysian teams: RM 50
• International teams: USD 12

• Role of AI in solution
• Inspiration & impact (environmental/social/economic)
• Use of visuals (diagrams/infographics)

• How it works
• Design variations & comparison
• How project contributes to sustainable development & innovation impact to sustainable development

• Prototype 3D design/circuit/flowchart/execution

• Cost comparison

• Summary & future works

• APA/IEEE citation style

• Budget limit: RM 300
• Size limit: 50 cm × 50 cm × 50 cm
• Positive environmental impact   Water conservation/purification
  •    Sustainable agriculture
  •    Renewable energy
  •    Waste reduction/recycling
  •    Pollution reduction

• Proposal submission must be done together with the registration
• The proposal deadline is 10th October, 11:59 PM
• Please submit your proposal in PDF format
• Ensure your proposal follows all content required (refer marking rubrics in the website for reference)

Note: All costs will not be reimbursed by the organisers

Prizes
Winner: RM 1,500 & certificate
First Runner Up: RM 1,000 & certificate
Second Runner Up: RM 500 & certificate

Proposal Details Guidelines
When preparing your proposal, make sure to include the following key sections:

1. Abstract & Problem Statement (15 Marks)

• A concise summary (maximum 300 words) that clearly defines the problem you are solving and its relevance to the theme
• Identify the target audience, pain points, challenges, and objectives
• Show how your prototype addresses the problem and relates to the SDGs

• Concept Matrix: clearly list the functions of your prototype and how each supports its objectives
• Decision Matrix: Compare various prototype variations and evaluate their features, including user-friendliness, budget-friendliness, feasibility, and SDG relevance

• Provide a 3D model design of your prototype from multiple views (front, back, side, isometric) with dimensions
• Explain how the prototype works, including scientific background for chosen components
• Include circuit design, flowchart of functions, and a list of components with their respective functions and applications

• Provide a clear comparison of prices for each component, showing variations and a total price

• Summarize your proposal and discuss future work and improvements for your prototype

• List all references in APA or IEEE format
• Include an appendix with additional relevant information about the prototype (if any)

1. Size Limit:

• The prototype must fit within 50 cm × 50 cm × 50 cm

• Only safe, non-toxic, low-cost, and preferably environmentally friendly materials
• No hazardous, flammable, or sharp components

• Power via batteries or solar panels only. No direct electricity connection allowed

• Total cost must not exceed RM 300 (excluding optional cube frame)
• Provide clear cost breakdown of materials used
• Note: All costs will not be reimbursed by organizers

• Prototype must be functional, demonstrate innovation, and align with the theme "Engineering Sustainable Futures with AI"

• Demonstrate a positive environmental impact that covers at least one of the following:
  • Water conservation/purification
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Renewable energy
  • Waste reduction/recycling
  • Pollution reduction

• Any sensors used must be demonstrated during the presentation
• Sensors count towards the size limit

• Prototypes must be safely operated. No open flames, pressurized systems, or biohazard materials.

• Teams retain ownership of their prototypes
• Organizers may use photos/videos for publicity

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