The Audi Innovation Award (AIA) has been held since 2018 by Audi to find innovative teams that can improve people’s lifestyles. This year’s Audi Innovation Award is the first time to invite student teams to participate in the competition, and the selected proposals will be awarded scholarships. Rahil Ansari, President of Taiwan Flowserve Group and Taiwan Audi, said that this year Audi has the theme of sustainable cities, and invited student teams from top universities in Taiwan to put forward their creative ideas for urban sustainability. Student exchanges can bring fresh breath to Audi, as well as a vibrant innovative atmosphere.
Taiwanese students challenge international competition and are excited to put their ideas into practice
Dr. Matthias Rossmann, this year’s jury member and senior consultant of the Audi Environment Foundation, pointed out that this inspiring award not only brings together companies and talents from Germany and Taiwan, but also shares with each other in pursuit of a meaningful common goal. , agitation, is a very exciting thing; I hope to light up the various possibilities of this world through the fresh eyes of students.
The four teams in Taiwan include Su Hengyu from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering of Tsinghua University, Lin Ruidian from the Department of Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management of Tsinghua University, Zhang Peiwang from the Institute of Applied Science and Technology of National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, and Tsinghua University Lin Yaoyu from the University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Zhang Peiwang shyly said that before participating, he actually didn’t know what kind of competition AIA was, so he made a lot of preparations. ideas, and turn them into practical and feasible practices. And Su Hengtuo from Qing University also felt the same way. Being able to turn what she has learned into use, and even further expand it, is the biggest gain from participating in this event.
The new creativity engraved in the DNA is transformed into the kinetic energy of sustainable technology
Regarding the theme of this competition “sustainable city”, the students were indeed a little confused at first. As a century-old car manufacturer, especially a large leading company like Audi, the impact on the environment must not be ignored. In this case, what can Audi do? What angle should we use to talk about sustainability? Dr. Matthias Rossmann believes that, in fact, this is the challenge faced by automakers around the world, and Audi is willing to face such a test head-on and make a commitment. Therefore, the Audi Environment Foundation was established in 2009, hoping to leverage the strength to solve the problems related to the environment through the power of technology and technology. In the process of solving these global problems, the Audi Environmental Foundation hopes to arouse the enthusiasm and awareness of the environment in every Audi person.
Dr. Matthias Rossmann also shared two R&D projects carried out by the Audi Environment Foundation. The first is a collaboration with the University of Berlin, Germany, to develop smart filters for the now ubiquitous microplastics. This filter is designed to be suitable for placement in the city’s sewer system. In addition to directly filtering out harmful plastic particles, it is more important to collect the source and type of these things and digitize them to establish the plastic particles in the city. hot spots for prevention, advocacy and improvement. Another very interesting project is the cooperation with Heidelberg University to develop drones equipped with advanced sensor technology to monitor the state of the woods, which is arguably the most powerful for those who are interested in protecting plant ecosystems. helper.
From mobile to living, solutions for the next generation
Sustainable and environmentally friendly practices are no longer just about bringing your own eco-friendly cutlery and eco-friendly bags. The Audi Environment Foundation regards this environmental issue, which has a huge impact and requires global efforts, as an opportunity for creation, an opportunity that can be achieved through innovative thinking, front-end Technology is an opportunity to create a more suitable environment for people to live in, and it is also an opportunity to help our earth’s resources to be recycled in a sustainable manner.
After the exciting competition, the 2021 Audi Innovation Award AIA came to a successful conclusion. All participating teams not only possessed strong innovative energy, but also proposed very interesting and complex designs. The excellent performance of the student team made the judges refreshing and impressed. Dr. Matthias Rossmann said that he is very much looking forward to the opportunity to work with these students and try more possibilities in the future. President Rahil Ansari also put forward a vision, hoping that through such consensus and joint efforts, we can accelerate the creation of a sustainable, livable, and better for everyone, exclusive to the next generation of living environment .