RU ACHIEVEMENT
UTM Digitex Award 2026
120+ Entries, 4 Awards, One Massive Win: Raffles University Dominates UTM DIGITEX 2026
Raffles University students have achieved an extraordinary milestone on the national stage at the UTM DIGITEX 2026 Innovation Competition. Competing against more than 120 interdisciplinary projects from institutions across the region, our talent from the Faculty of AI & Robotics and the Faculty of Arts & Design delivered a stellar performance. By combining technological innovation with creative problem-solving, the team secured four top honours, including the competition’s highest distinction.
The Winning Lineup
🏆 Best Innovation Award + Gold Award
Project: Real-Time EEG Blink Detection for Wheelchair Control System (Brain-Controlled Wheelchair)
Students: Foong Hao Lim and Loong Deng Qi
Programme: Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence
🥇 Gold Award
Project: Batik Studio (AI-Powered Batik Design System)
Student: Chong Jun Hao
Programme: Bachelor of Information Systems (Honours) in Artificial Intelligence
🥈 Silver Award (Cross-Faculty Collaboration)
Project: Mindscape Travel
Students: Loh Min Yu (Bachelor of Information Technology (Honours)), Tang Xing Tong and Chan Zhi Ying (Bachelor of Graphic Design (Honours))
Pioneering Interdisciplinary Excellence
This victory highlights the strength of Raffles University’s hands-on, interdisciplinary approach to learning. From engineering brain-wave detection systems for mobility assistive tech to digitising heritage craft through artificial intelligence, our students continue to push the boundaries of what is possible.
Huge congratulations to all the winning student teams, project supervisors, and faculty members who supported them throughout this journey! Interested in turning your ideas into real-world innovation? Explore our programmes in AI and Robotics and Arts and Design to start building the future today.
