PS-1: AI For Healthier tomorrow

The traditional reactive model of healthcare is increasingly unsustainable, marked by

escalating costs and suboptimal outcomes. A proactive approach, centered on prevention, is
essential to building a healthier society. However, challenges in early disease detection,
personalized care, and public health education hinder progress. We invite you to harness the
power of AI to revolutionize preventive healthcare and create a healthier future.

Problem Statement

How can we leverage AI to address critical challenges in healthcare by developing solutions

that enable early disease detection, personalized health management, and effective public
health interventions ?

Objectives

Participants are invited to develop AI-driven solutions that address one or more of the
following objectives:

1: Advance Preventive Healthcare through AI

Participants are encouraged to develop innovative AI-driven solutions that prioritize early
disease detection and prevention. Focus areas can include:

• Proactive Health Monitoring: Utilize wearable devices and AI to continuously track

vital signs and identify potential health risks.
• Predictive Analytics: Build sophisticated models to forecast individual health
trajectories and recommend tailored preventive measures.
• Early Disease Detection: Develop AI algorithms to analyse medical data and detect
early signs of diseases, enabling timely interventions.

2: Empower Individuals with Personalized Health Management

Participants should create AI-powered platforms and applications that provide personalized
health guidance and support. Key areas of exploration can include:

• Personalized Health Recommendations: Develop AI systems that offer tailored

advice on diet, exercise, and lifestyle modifications based on individual health
profiles.
• Virtual Health Coaching: Design AI-driven virtual coaches or chatbots to provide
real-time support and motivation for maintaining healthy habits.
• Health Education: Create engaging AI-powered platforms that deliver accessible and
informative health education content.
PS-2: AI-Powered Personalized Learning for All
Education is a fundamental right and a cornerstone for individual and societal growth.
However, traditional education systems often struggle to cater to the unique learning needs
and paces of every student. With the advent of artificial intelligence (AI), there is an
unprecedented opportunity to transform education by creating personalized learning
experiences that adapt to individual student needs, making learning more effective, engaging,
and accessible for all.

Problem Statement

How can we leverage AI to create innovative solutions that provide personalized learning
experiences for students of all ages and backgrounds, ensuring that education is tailored to
individual needs and accessible to everyone?

Objectives

Participants are invited to develop AI-driven solutions that address one or more of the
following objectives:

1: Personalized and Adaptive Learning Experiences

• Individualized Learning Paths: Develop AI-driven systems that create customized

learning journeys for each student, considering factors such as learning style, pace,
and goals.
• Intelligent Tutoring and Feedback: Design AI-powered tools that provide real-time,
personalized support, guidance, and feedback to students, enhancing their
understanding and problem-solving abilities.
• Engaging Learning Environments: Create immersive and interactive learning
experiences that leverage AI to motivate and inspire students, fostering a love of
learning.

2: Data-Driven Educational Improvement

• Predictive Analytics for Student Success: Develop AI models to identify students at

risk of falling behind and provide early interventions to improve outcomes.
• Data-Informed Instruction: Utilize AI to analyze student performance data and
provide actionable insights to educators for enhancing teaching practices.
• Inclusive and Accessible Learning: Create AI-powered tools that remove barriers to
learning for students with disabilities and those from diverse backgrounds, promoting
equity in education.
PS-3: Geospatial AI for Flood Risk Management
Background

Flooding poses significant threats to communities worldwide, causing substantial economic

losses and human suffering. By harnessing the power of geospatial AI, we can develop
innovative solutions to mitigate flood risks and build resilient communities.

Problem Statement

How can we leverage geospatial AI to accurately assess flood risks, predict potential flood
events, and optimize infrastructure investments to enhance community resilience?

Objectives

Participants are invited to develop AI-driven solutions that address one or more of the
following objectives:

1: Advanced Flood Risk Assessment and Prediction

• Comprehensive Flood Modelling: Develop AI-powered models that integrate

diverse geospatial, hydrological, meteorological, and socio-economic data to
accurately assess flood risks, simulate potential flood scenarios under various
conditions, and quantify flood impacts.
• Early Warning Systems: Create real-time flood monitoring and prediction systems
that utilize AI to process data from sensors, weather stations, and satellite imagery to
provide timely and accurate flood warnings, enabling effective emergency response
and evacuation planning.
• Climate Change Adaptation: Develop AI-driven tools to assess the impact of
climate change on flood patterns and to support the development of adaptation
strategies.

2: Data-Driven Flood Mitigation and Resilience

• Infrastructure Optimization: Utilize AI to analyze geospatial, hydrological, and

socio-economic data to identify optimal locations and designs for flood mitigation
infrastructure, such as dams, levees, and green infrastructure solutions, maximizing
their effectiveness and cost-efficiency.
• Community Resilience Planning: Develop AI-powered platforms to support
community-based flood resilience planning, including the creation of evacuation
routes, emergency response protocols, and public awareness campaigns. Additionally,
explore the use of AI for insurance and financial risk assessment related to flood
events.
• Sustainable Flood Management: Promote the integration of nature-based solutions
into flood management strategies through AI-driven analysis of ecosystem services
and their potential role in reducing flood risks.
PS-4: AI-Powered Recycling Assistant and Waste
Management with Gamified Learning
Effective waste management is critical for environmental sustainability. By leveraging AI
and gamification, we can transform how individuals and communities approach recycling,
driving positive behaviour change and optimizing waste management processes.

Problem Statement

How can we utilize AI and gamification to empower individuals and communities to recycle
correctly, optimize waste management operations, and reduce environmental impact?

Objectives

Participants are invited to develop AI-driven solutions that address one or more of the
following objectives:

1: Intelligent Recycling Assistance

• AI-Driven Recycling Guidance: Develop AI-powered tools that accurately identify

recyclable materials through image recognition, natural language processing, or
barcode scanning, providing clear disposal instructions, and offering real-time
feedback to users. Consider incorporating augmented reality for visual guidance.
• Gamified Recycling Education: Create engaging and interactive platforms that teach
users about recycling through game-based learning, rewards, challenges, and
personalized learning paths. Utilize AI to adapt the game experience based on user
progress and preferences.
• Behaviour Change Interventions: Explore the use of AI to identify user behaviour
patterns and tailor recycling education and incentives accordingly, promoting long-
term sustainable habits.

2: Optimized Waste Management and Data-Driven Insights

• Efficient Waste Collection: Utilize AI to optimize waste collection routes,

considering factors such as waste volume, traffic conditions, and weather, reducing
operational costs, fuel consumption, and greenhouse gas emissions. Implement
predictive maintenance for waste collection vehicles.
• Data-Driven Decision Making: Develop AI-powered analytics tools to provide
comprehensive insights into waste generation patterns, recycling rates, contamination
levels, and material recovery facilities (MRFs) performance. Utilize data to identify
areas for improvement, optimize resource allocation, and inform policy decisions.
• Inclusive and Accessible Recycling: Create AI-driven solutions that overcome
language, literacy, and physical barriers to recycling. Develop accessible mobile apps,
voice-activated assistants, and visual aids to cater to diverse user needs. Promote
digital inclusion and equity in waste management.
• Circular Economy Promotion: Explore the potential of AI to facilitate the circular
economy by connecting waste generators with recycling and remanufacturing
businesses, promoting resource recovery and waste minimization.