The Mayor's Technology and Innovation Awards
Congratulations to the winners of the 2023 Mayor’s Technology and Innovation Awards.
The Mayor’s Technology and Innovation Awards are conducted by Study Gold Coast in partnership with the City of Gold Coast, Cohort Innovation Space and Bond University.
Highlights from the 2023 Awards...
1st Place
Over 40% of Australians experience a panic attack in their lifetime and this number is rising. Panic attacks are caused by stress and typically occur suddenly, without warning and in any location. They can have serious effects on the livelihoods of people, preventing them from performing daily tasks once initiated. We propose a solution, CardioCare, that monitors a user’s heart rate, using an embedded thermal cooling system to relieve anxiety.
CardioCare is wearable in the form of a necklace, positioning the device in the centre of the chest. Through its cooling properties, the device soothes anxiety and reduces the symptoms of oncoming panic attacks, further acting as a warning system to alert the user in situations where a panic attack poses the greatest risk. This product also provides a tool for mindfulness, allowing the user to refocus their attention on the cool sensation on their chest, overall reducing the severity of the attack.
St Hildas School
2nd place
Have you ever spent endless hours online trying to find a coach that can help you achieve your sporting goals? Or, as a parent do you struggle to motivate your children or even yourself to get the exercise, they or you need? Our generation is filled with screens that are absorbing all our attention. Australians now spend an average of 6 hours and 13 minutes a day online, meaning that over a quarter of their day is spent on screens.
This is why we decided to create Strive. Strive will ensure that the current and coming generations can live a much healthier lifestyle. Whether your goal is to become the next Usain Bolt, break your personal best in swimming or just feel better about yourself, Strive can do it all. The app is a hub to find gym buddies or coaches, a way to share experiences, reward systems, local sporting events, gyms, and so much more.
Robina State High School
3rd place
The Gold Coast has recorded the highest number of beach-related drownings in Queensland over the past year, a horror year that saw the highest number of people drown in Australia in a quarter of a century. Over the past 12 months 339 people drowned across Australia. Of those, 84 people drowned in Queensland. This is more than enough evidence to recognise the lack of knowledge and communication within our community regarding beach and water safety.
Our team proposes the WayveBoard. An interactive digital board placed along the stretch of the Gold Coast's beaches. This digital smart board obtains the primary purpose of promoting, encouraging and effectively educating both locals and tourists in various aspects of safety, such as sun safety (providing timely updates on the UV radiation) and water safety (scans the tide) to instil confidence in our Gold Coast community whilst extending support (audio, braille, multilingual support etc.) for the betterment of the Gold Coast.
Queensland Academy for Health and Sciences
people's choice
Over 40% of Australians experience a panic attack in their lifetime and this number is rising. Panic attacks are caused by stress and typically occur suddenly, without warning and in any location. They can have serious effects on the livelihoods of people, preventing them from performing daily tasks once initiated. We propose a solution, CardioCare, that monitors a user’s heart rate, using an embedded thermal cooling system to relieve anxiety.
CardioCare is wearable in the form of a necklace, positioning the device in the centre of the chest. Through its cooling properties, the device soothes anxiety and reduces the symptoms of oncoming panic attacks, further acting as a warning system to alert the user in situations where a panic attack poses the greatest risk. This product also provides a tool for mindfulness, allowing the user to refocus their attention on the cool sensation on their chest, overall reducing the severity of the attack.
St Hildas School