KAIST participates in Korea Science Festival & Science Technology Fair

KAIST participates in Korea Science Festival & Science Technology Fair – Chungcheong News

Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)

[충청뉴스 이성현 기자] In celebration of Science Month in April, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) will organize cutting-edge research results into an experiential exhibition program to communicate with citizens.

KAIST announced that six research teams and three startup companies representing KAIST will participate and showcase their technologies at the ‘2024 Korea Science Festival & Science Technology Exhibition’ held in the Daejeon Expo Citizen’s Square and Science Park from the 25th to the 28th.

In the ‘Science Laboratory’ area, researchers in the fields of sleep, personal color, and brain structure welcome visitors with experiential exhibitions.

The research team led by Professor Seok Hyeon-jeong of the Department of Industrial Design will set up a booth called ‘The Authentic Color Play’, which provides an artificial intelligence-based personal color diagnosis service. Visitors can experience the automatic skin color measurement technology on site and receive recommendations for colors optimized for their individual skin.

The research team led by Professor Kim Jae-kyung of the Department of Mathematical Sciences operates the ‘SLEEPS’ program, which allows visitors to find out in 3 minutes whether they are getting quality sleep. This is an experience that uses a machine learning-based sleep disorder prediction algorithm to calculate the risk of sleep disorder using only a simple questionnaire and body measurements. Based on the test results, you can also learn about lifestyle habits that can lower the risk of sleep disorders.

Min-i Choi’s research team from the Department of Brain and Cognitive Science will conduct a ‘Mini Brain’ experience. Using a virtual reality (VR) program, you can learn about the structure of the brain by disassembling and assembling major parts of the brain. In addition, you can also watch ‘brain coloring’, which involves coloring each part of the brain model with different main functions and roles and attaching stickers, as well as a video simulating the process of creating a mini brain from cells.

The ‘Science Museum’ area, which collects the nation’s 12 strategic technological achievements, displays research achievements in the fields of advanced biotechnology, advanced robot manufacturing, and advanced mobility.

Professor Cho Byeong-kwan’s research team at the Graduate School of Engineering Biology will exhibit ‘Synthetic biology-based CO2-to-biomaterial conversion microbial cell factory technology’. This is a high-efficiency biocatalyst development technology that can absorb greenhouse gases, which are the main causes of environmental pollution, such as landfill gas and industrial by-product gas, into microorganisms and then convert them into various biomaterials by applying genetic improvement technology based on synthetic biology. .

Professor Haewon Park’s research team from the Department of Mechanical Engineering unveils ‘HOUND’, a four-legged walking robot for exploring rough terrain. Hound is a robot that can operate stably even in atypical obstacle environments such as stairs or rough terrain without the help of visual and tactile sensors. It can reach a maximum indoor speed of 6.5m/s, and also holds a Guinness record for running 100m in 19.87 seconds. The hound will roam the event site and greet visitors throughout the festival period.

The research team of Professor Jang Ki-tae and Jo Cheon-sik of the Mobility Graduate School will present the technology of ‘thin type motor for diesel truck modification’. This is a technology that converts diesel trucks for delivery vehicles into hybrid methods. This method involves adding a motor to an existing diesel vehicle, using the motor for low-speed driving and using the existing engine for high-speed driving. When this technology is introduced to domestic delivery vehicles that frequently stop and accelerate, it can simultaneously reduce fuel efficiency and fine dust, and has been designated as the first excellent new logistics technology by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport.

In addition, the technologies of KAIST innovative start-ups will also be exhibited.

‘Polyphenol Factory (CEO Lee Hae-shin)’, a chemistry and start-up company, introduces ‘Gravity’ shampoo, which uses polyphenol technology to alleviate the progression of hair loss and add richness to hair. The patented ingredient developed by the research team creates an instantaneous protective film during the shampooing process, protecting the hair and strengthening thinning hair. Visitors to the booth will be provided with prototypes to experience the technology on a first-come, first-served basis.

A2US Co., Ltd. (CEO Seungseop Lee), a mechanical engineering start-up company, presents the world’s first product developed using ‘Magic Electro Water droplets’ technology. It is a humidifier called ‘MEW (Magic Electro Water droplets)’ that produces water droplets containing ‘hydroxyl radical’, a natural substance that is harmless to the human body and destroys organic matter and bacteria in the air. By spraying these water droplets, which are created by applying electricity to a fine nozzle, you can remove harmful substances and odors in the air, enabling humidification and air purification functions at the same time.

‘Kai Co., Ltd. (CEO Kim Beom-ki)’, a start-up company at the Graduate School of Culture and Technology, will exhibit ‘Mingle AI’. It is a generative artificial intelligence tool that creates a 3D avatar or object by inputting various types of data such as images, audio, and video. Even general users without specialized knowledge can easily create digital humans, and can be used in fields such as games, entertainment, and social media.

KAIST President Lee Kwang-hyung said, “I think it is meaningful to be able to share KAIST’s excellent technology with citizens by organizing an experience program that is at the public level.” President Lee then added, “I hope that this will be an opportunity where the efforts and sincerity of researchers who strive to solve social problems with science and technology can be conveyed along with their excellent achievements.” (End)