News & Events

Find out about the latest happenings in the Assistive Technology field and what bGood is up to.

19 Mar 25

Playtesting Exergames at Bedok Sunflower Residents’ Network

bGood was thrilled to be part of the "My Heart is Stereo" hosted by the Sunflower RN, where over 30 seniors got hands-on with exergaming projects designed by our FYP students. From rhythm dance and cycling to grip strength and leg extension, the seniors enthusiastically playtested these movement-based games aimed at promoting active aging. Thank you to the organisers for the opportunity to bring inclusive innovation into the heart of the community!
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7 Mar 25

3D Printing Workshop with Seniors from PCF Sparkle Care

bGood hosted a unique 3D printing workshop for 20 seniors from PCF Sparkle Care.In this hands-on session, seniors were guided step-by-step into the world of 3D Computer-Aided Design, learning how to create custom phone stand designs. With support from our students, many participants completed their first-ever 3D models and watched them come to life on the printers.
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27 Feb 25

Huawei ICT Competition APAC Finals

We’re proud to share that the bGood team consisting of Jonathon Leong, Fatin Sharafana and Denise Caluza clinched the Second Prize at the annual Huawei ICT APAC Finals. They will now be representing Singapore and the APAC region to take on the Global Finals. Let's cheer them on towards victory!
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4 Feb 25

Testing Shademate at CPAS

We’re thrilled to share that our bGood team recently collaborated with Ms S. from the Cerebral Palsy Alliance Singapore to design and test a fully automated rain canopy for wheelchair users. A big thank you to CPAS for the opportunity to work closely with your community, and to Ms S. for her valuable insights throughout the process. We’re excited about the potential this solution holds for improving daily mobility in all weather conditions.
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11 Jan 25

Grand Opening of Health District @Queenstown Community Engagement Hub

We were honoured to present projects from the bGood initiative to Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary and MP for Tanjong Pagar GRC (Queenstown). Mr Chua officiated the opening of the new community engagement hub today, which welcomed its first visitors from Queenstown.
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4 Dec 24

Wheelift for Faith Acts

We’re thrilled to share that our bGood students collaborated with Mr. D'Costa from Faith Acts to design a fully automated height-adjustable wheelchair. Mr. D'Costa is delighted with the prototype, and our students are already gearing up to refine and enhance future iterations!
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20 Nov 24

Hosting Students From Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Our bGood team had the pleasure of showcasing our program to staff and students from Ngee Ann Polytechnic during their visit to the NUS College of Design and Engineering. The students toured our lab and had the opportunity to explore a variety of exciting student projects.
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13 Nov 24

Platinum Prize Winner at the 25th SoC Term Project Showcase

Our bGood team consisting of Cheam Jia Wei, Macapagal Eila Trenel Hernandez, Muhammad Mahathir B Norrahim, Ong Wee, Marcus, and Ku Zi-Yi Elijah clinched the Best Project Award - Platinum in the category of CS4350 Game Development Project. Great job to the team!
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7 Nov 24

3D Printing Workshop for Seniors

bGood successfully conducted its first run of 3D printing workshop, featuring 8 engaging sessions with 10 seniors from NTUC Health Kampong Admiralty. In the final session, the seniors proudly showcased their newfound skills by creating personalized gifts for their family and friends. We hope everyone had a fantastic time exploring the world of 3D printing!
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14 Oct 24

NLB Time of Your Life Event

We are honored to showcase our bGood innovations at the National Library @ Bugis during the "Time of Your Life" event. We were delighted to have Senior Minister of State Tan Kiat How visit our booth, where he explored and engaged with our projects firsthand. Thank you for your support!
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11 Oct 24

Grand Prize Winners at Huawei Tech4City 2024

The bGood team consisting of Jonathon Leong, Fatin Sharafana and Denise Caluza clinched the grand prize of SGD 20,000 at the annual Huawei Tech4City Competition with their solution idea of PrimePlay: An Exergames Arcade for Seniors in Singapore. Well done to the team we are so proud you!
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9 Oct 24

Innovation for Seniors NLB Talk

Dr. James Kah delivered an inspiring and informative talk to over 20 seniors at Tampines Regional Library, showcasing the latest innovations in Gerontechnology. The session offered seniors valuable insights into the tips and tricks of active ageing.
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20 Sep 24

PSS Charity Golf Event 2024

We are honored to showcase our bGood innovations to Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Kiat at the annual PSS Charity Golf event! Thank you Minister for trying out our projects and providing us with valuable feedback on how we can bring bGood to greater heights.
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17 Sep 24

Visit by OTs and PTs from YPAC Jakarta

bGood is hnoured to host a lab visit from YPAC Jakarta, Foundation for the Advancement of Chideren with Disabilities. Let's continue to work towards a common vision of enhancing the lives of PwDs!
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11 Sep 24

Happy Feet for PCF Sparkle Care

A big thank you to PCF Sparkle Care for ordering 10 sets of Happy Feet to be distributed across all PCF Active Ageing Centres. We look forward to the seniors having lots of fun!
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10 Sep 24

bGood projects at NLB Roving Exhibition

We are honored to have our bGood products featured in the NLB's roving exhibition at Woodlands and Tampines Library! The general public now has the opportunity to view and learn more about bGood and our commitment to innovation and community engagement. Be sure to visit and explore!
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29 Aug 24

NTUC Health Quality Day 2024

We are delighted to have been invited to NTUC Health's annual Quality Day to showcase some of our student projects from our Gerontechnology and Assistive Technology courses.
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28 Aug 24

Visit to Parkinson's Society Singapore

On August 28, bGood had an exciting visit to Parkinson's Society Singapore. Our students engaged in a dynamic focused group discussion with Parkinson's Warriors, gaining valuable insights into their everyday challenges.
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26 Aug 24

Hosting Students from BJTU

Our bGood team had the privilege of introducing our programme to staff and students from Beijing Jiaotong University during a week-long exchange program. As part of their visit, they also explored the Design Incubation Centre and the Innovation Design Hub at NUS, gaining valuable insights into our latest student innovations.
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16 Aug 24

U-Lock for NTUC Health Day Care

Our bGood team had a heartwarming visit to NTUC Health Jurong Central Day Care, where we had the honor of passing a U-Lock set to one of our valued beneficiaries. Here's to creating more impactful moments and enhancing the lives of our seniors and caregivers!
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2 Aug 24

Visit by AWWA PTs and OTs

bGood had the privilege of welcoming 11 occupational and physiotherapists from AWWA to NUS, where they explored the latest advancements in assistive technology. Dr. James Kah also delivered an insightful talk, highlighting some of our bGood student projects.
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18 Jul 24

Happy Feet for Methodist Welfare Services

bGood is excited to introduce the Happy Feet game to MWS Active Ageing Centre GreenTops@Sims Place. We look forward to the seniors enjoying the game!

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9 Jul 24

Empowering lives with Robotic Arm: Armovin

bGood students collaborated with student N from Singapore Christian Home to design a robotic arm aimed at enhancing his arm mobility. Stay tuned for version 2, as the team continues to refine and improve the design!
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31 May 24

Happy Feet for 4 New NTUC Health AACs

bGood is honoured to set up the Happy Feet game at 4 NTUC Health Active Ageing Centres: Bukit Merah, Taman Jurong, Whampoa and Wisma Geylang Serai. We hope the seniors enjoy the Happy Feet game!
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23 May 24

Co-Design Week 2024

On 23rd May, we organized our third NUS Co-Design Week that brought together students, community partners and senior residents to brainstorm and solve every day struggles. Student participants were split into 9 teams and had to design strategies around the themes of inclusivity.

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15 May 24

Visit by Delegates from Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation District

bGood hosted a number of delegates from the Suzhou Dushu Lake Science and Education Innovation District to the Co-iHub to introduce our bGood programme and to let them try out some of our student's projects.
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15 May 24

BME Seniors Empower Juniors with Hands-On Prototype Replication

Over the semester break, two bGood fellows dove into the world of innovation in our lab to replicate Joytwist and Grow Your Grip sets. Here's to young minds fueling the future of assistive tech!
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23 Apr 24

Lion Befrienders Visit to Co-iHub

bGood had the honour to showcase some of our student projects to Lion Befrienders Executive Director, Ms Karen Wee and Manager, Mr Chu Tiong Yong. Thank you for taking the time to visit us and we're excited to explore areas of collaboration!

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18 Apr 24

BN4102 Gerontechnology in Ageing Showcase

This year's BN4102 exposes students to understand the challenges faced by seniors in our society, and allows them to co-create a prototype to help solve or alleviate their problems. In April 2024, many of these prototypes were presented to our communty partners.
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27 Mar 24

Happy Feet for Esthers Active Ageing Centre

We are thrilled to setup the updated Happy Feet dance game at Esthers Active Ageing Centre. We had a fun and engaging afternoon playtesting the game with seniors. Hope you all had fun!
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15 Mar 24

Age+ Living Lab Launch

We were honoured to showcase our Gerontechnology projects to an engaging group of seniors and colleagues working in the same field at the offical launch of the Age+ Living Lab.

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7 Mar 24

3D Printing Workshop with NTUC Health Kampong Admiralty

bGood hosted a unique 3D printing workshop for 13 seniors from NTUC Health KA, guiding them through the world of 3D CAD to design their own phone stands.
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28 Feb 24

Visiting Committee to NUS BME

We are thrilled and grateful to have hosted our Visiting Committee, Prof Tejal Desai, Prof Samir Mitragotri, and Prof Guillermo Ameer, at National University of Singapore BME. Thank you for taking the time to visit us and exploring some of the exciting projects from bGood!
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22 Feb 24

Joytwist Playtesting with Lions Befrienders

bGood students had a blast showcasing their project 'Joytwist' to a friendly group of seniors from LB Ghim Moh AAC! They enjoyed a lively playtesting, collecting important feedback to continue improving the game.

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7 Feb 24

AWWA visit to Co-iHub

A day of inspiration and collaboration at our Co-iHub lab as we welcomed guests from AWWA. It was a privilege to showcase our projects and discuss how bGood and AWWA can join forces to drive positive change.
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6 Feb 24

MOUNTable for SPD

A heartwarming visit to SPD by our bGood student team as we had the privilege of passing on a set of MOUNTable to one of our cherished beneficiaries. Here's to more moments of empowerment and making a real difference in lives!
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5 Feb 24

Channel News Asia Showcase

bGood students had the opportunity to showcase some of our co-designed tech solutions to a featured show on Channel News Asia. The students had a fun experience filming and are proud to share their contributions in Gerontechnology.

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19 Jan 24

CDE Donor's Appreciation Dinner

bGood had the honour to showcase some of our student projects at the CDE Donor's Appreciation night. Many distinguished guests got to learn more about what we do in bGood and try out some of our exergames. Hope you all had fun!
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16 Jan 24

Hosting Students from Daegu Catholic University

bGood is delighted to host 7 students and faculty staff from DCU. It was a pleasure sharing our mission and showcasing some of bGood's projects. Cheers to shared knowledge and creating a brighter future!
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27 Dec 23

Transferring Knowledge to the Young Minds

Over the semester break, two bGood fellows dove into the world of innovation in our lab to replicate Rehabot and MOUNTable sets. Here's to young minds fueling the future of assistive tech!

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30 Nov 23

Zero Project x SG Enable Forum

An insightful panel discussing "Disability Innovation in Academia - Research and Development, and Teaching to promote Innovation and Assistive Technology" where Dr. James Kah took the opportunity to share how bGood plays our role.
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23 Nov 23

Mountable on Display at Tech Able

bGood is proud to deliver a MountAble set for showcase at Tech Able🌟We’re eager to see organisations trial MountAble and witness its positive impact on their clients.

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11 Nov 23

Makan Together Beyond Singapore

Greetings from Makassar City in Sulawesi! For the first time, bGood has moved beyond our Singapore shores with Makan Together distributed in Indonesia to benefit the low vision community there.
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5 Nov 23

ELDEX Asia 2023

bGood is happy to showcase our student projects at ELDEX 2023. We're enlightened by the innovative tech in gerontology and excited to work with the new connections we have made at the fair.
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2 Nov 23

HK Gerontech Showcase

It was an honour and delight to host esteemed delegates from H Productivity Council to share more on our co-design process with seniors under bGoodexploring the silver economy for gerontechnology.
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14 Oct 23

SAVH International White Cane Day

bGood participated at the IWCD event organized by SAVH, and we're delighted to showcase and give away our Makan Together sets to the visually impaired community!
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4 Oct 23

Grip Buddy at S3 Stroke Support Station

bGood visited Stroke Support Station to deploy our Grip Buddy Sets! Thrilled to welcome them onboard as a valued partner.
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30 Sep 23

Happy Feet at Jurong Spring CC

Residents having fun with Happy Feet game at an event at Jurong Spring CC organized by the Jurong Spring Health and Wellness Committee
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30 Sep 23

Tech For Good 2023

bGood participated in Tech4Good for the first time and it was a whirlwind of inspiration! Heartfelt thanks to everyone who visited our booth and to Engineering Good for having us at the event.
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29 Sep 23

Grip Buddy at NTUC Health

Today, bGood proudly deployed a few sets of our Grip Buddy to NTUC Health Jurong Central. Excited to see the positive impact they'll make!
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27 Sep 23

Visit to Apex Harmony Lodge

Our visit to Apex Harmony, discussing potential collaboration for our “Happy Feet” project. Alongside this, we distributed 5 sets of Makan Together to enhance the dining experience for their visually impaired residents.
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16 Sep 23

Move to Beat Parkinsons 2023

Meet Rehabot 🤖 at the Move to Beat Parkinson 2023 event at Tampines Hub. bGood showcased Rehabot as a robot aid to assist in rehabilitation of Parkinsonian Gait.
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15 Sep 23

NTUC Health Quality Day 2023

We are so glad to have the opportunity to share with NTUC Health the co-design work we do with seniors in our gerontechnology course during their annual Quality Day
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29 Aug 23

Innovations Free up Nursing Home Staff for Better Care

Dr. James Kah shares how technological innovations are saving caregivers’ time, and enabling nurses to provide better medical services to the elderly under their care.
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11 Aug 23

Annual World Readiness Symposium

bGood gave a keynote speech on Assistive Technology and also showcased some of our projects to aspiring students from SNGS, SCGS and Catholic High School
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25 Jul 23

Community Based Learning

Community-based learning has always been at the heart of bGood. Learn how we have formed a Learning Community in NUS to examine community-based learning and how it can be integrated into academic courses with bGood as an example
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13 Jul 23

Edflexi for CPAS

bGood is thrilled to assemble and distribute 4 sets of EdFlexi to CPAS for their students and clients with special needs to use.
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13 Apr 23

NUS Innovative Educators

From height-adjustable wheelchairs to robotic arms: Empowering persons with disabilities one design solution at a time - An Interview with Dr. James Kah as part of the NUS Innovative Educators series.
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13 Apr 23

GeronTech Showcase 2023

bGood held our second GeronTech Showcase 2023 in partnership with Lions Befrienders at their Clementi Blk 420 AAC. The theme was Arcade Day and our students presented their exergaming systems for the seniors to exercise and have fun!
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5 Jan 23

Ideating with Purpose

Co-creating solutions with Wong Shee Pin, a second year College of Design and Environment undergraduate who sustained a fall injury during his Commando training in the Singapore Armed Forces.
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4 Nov 22

NUS CDE Community Day

bGood participated in the CDE Community Day by exhibiting some of our students projects including Makan Together, Grip Buddy, EdFlexi and iPush done with the community.
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10 Oct 22

Seeing the Silver Lining

bGood has contributed to an article on Seeing the Silver Lining in a special themed issue on ageing in the NUS AlumNUS magazine. Click the image to read the article.
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28 Oct 22

ELDEX Asia 2022

bGood participated in the ELDEX Asia 2022 Convention and displayed our latest innovations in gerontechology. We are grateful to the event organizers for giving us a complimentary booth to showcase our innovations.
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22 Sep 22

CAPT Community Outreach

bGood donated 30 sets of Makan Together to support the College of Alice & Peter Tan (CAPT). They too work with individuals with low vision and had requested to borrow some Makan Together for their community outreach.
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4 Aug 22

Makan Together for iC2 Prephouse

bGood distributed 30 sets of the Makan Together adaptive tableware to benefit children with low vision at iC2 Prephouse.
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27 Jun 22

Makan Together for St. Luke's Eldercare

After receiving excellent feedback from St. Luke's Eldercare staff, the students decided to secure more funding in hopes to manufacture more bowls to help more visually impaired indiviuals.
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4 Jul 22

Makan Together for SAVH

bGood distributed 200 sets of the Makan Together adaptive tableware to benefit the clients at Singapore Association of the Visually Handicapped (SAVH).
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27 Jun 22

NUS Co-Design Week 2022

The Co-Design week gave NUS students the opportunity to co-solve prominent problems faced by seniors living in Queenstown, with the seniors themselves playing a huge role in determining a efficient and practical solution.
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22 Jun 22

CNA Innovating for the Future

bGood is featured in CNA's Innovating for the Future series on Ageing. Here, NUS professors are finding ways to slow down ageing, investigating the costs and impact of work and retirement on health, and harnessing technology to develop innovations for seniors.
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20 Jun 22

Huawei Seeds of the Future

bGood was invited to join the Huawei Singapore Seeds for the Future 2022 to share on how technology can benefit the community.
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22 Apr 22

Partnering Seniors to Co-Create Solutions

“BN4102 Gerontechnology in Ageing” exposes students to understand the challenges faced by seniors in our society, and allows them to co-create a prototype to help solve or alleviate their problems. On 22 April 2022, many of these prototypes were on display during our inaugural  GeronTech Showcase 2022.
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22 Jun 22

Gerontech Showcase 2022

Our inaugural Gerontechnology Showcase 2022 where community partners, companies and the students come together to showcase some of the latest innovations that we are developing that are user centric, developed through co-creation, with design, engineering and innovation to reimage how we implement experiential education.
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20 Apr 22

Edflexi for iC2 Prephouse

Today marks an important milestone for bGood where we clinched our first sale of 10 sets of EdFlexi to iC2 Prephouse. EdFlexi was co-designed and developed together with the teachers and students of iC2 Prephouse as a learning aid for children with low vision problem.
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13 Dec 21

Visit by Distinguished NUS Alumni

bGood hosted a visit by a few distinguished NUS Engineering Alumni, including Mdm Ho Ching and Mr Philip Yeo, who viewed and tried some of our bGood student's projects.
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2 Jul 21

Making Rehab fun for Seniors

How can fun and engaging exercises be included into a “balance-and-fall programme” that is designed to prevent and reduce falls among the elderly? Four engineering students were tasked to take up a challenge statement posed by the Metta Welfare Association.
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25 Jan 21

Biomedical Engineering Good

Biomedical Engineering students team up with their peers with disabilities to design solutions to everyday challenges.
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16 Sep 20

Engineering with Compassion

A team of Biomedical Engineering students from the National University of Singapore has developed an adaptive tableware for the visually impaired, after seeing the plight of a blind elderly man.
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