Students from Greece and Hong Kong win Otis STEM challenge with AI disaster response solutions

Student teams from Athens, Greece and Hong Kong won the Otis Made to Move Communities global challenge by developing AI-based solutions to aid city officials, first responders, and residents during natural disasters. The Greek team created an AI-enabled container to monitor rainfall and flood risks, while the Hong Kong team designed an AI and augmented reality system to assist first responders in low-visibility conditions. Each school received $35,000 in grants to support STEM education, highlighting the program's goal to foster innovation and prepare future talent for real-world challenges. Otis continues to mentor students globally to develop technology-driven community solutions.