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Hutchison Telephone Company Limited, Hong Kong: 3 Hong Kong's 5G Robot + Smart Bracelets for Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Company: Hutchison Telephone Company Limited
Company Description: Hutchison Telecommunications (Hong Kong) Limited (“HTHK”) is a subsidiary of Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong Holdings Limited (HTHKH; Stock Code: 0215). HTHK plays a prominent role in developing a new economy ecosystem by serving consumer and corporate customers from a diversity of capabilities in fields such as the Internet-of-Things (IoT) concept and 5G technology.
Nomination Category: Product & Service Categories
Nomination Sub Category: Health & Pharmaceuticals - Product
2023 Stevie Winner Nomination Title: Hutchison Telephone Company Limited, Hong Kong: 3 Hong Kong’s 5G Robot + Smart Bracelets for Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
  1. Which will you submit for your nomination in this category, a video of up to five (5) minutes in length about the the nominated new or new-version product or service, OR written answers to the questions for this category? (Choose one):
    Written answers to the questions
  2. If you are submitting a video of up to five (5) minutes in length, provide the URL of the nominated video here, OR attach it to your entry via the "Add Attachments, Videos, or Links to This Entry" link above, through which you may also upload a copy of your video.

     

  3. If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this first question: If this is a brand-new product, state the date on which it was released. If this is a new version of an existing product, state the date on which the update was released:

    5G Robot + Smart Bracelets for Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) is new launch product on 30Nov2022.

    5G technology can enhance safety and support for students with special needs in schools by using smart bracelets to detect abnormal intrusions and danger zones. When alerted, a robot can guide the student to safety using facial expressions and dialogue, while staff can offer real-time emotional support through video conversations. This not only improves security but also personalizes the learning experience for students with special needs

  4. If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this second question: Describe the features, functions, and benefits of the nominated product or service (up to 350 words):

    Total 167 words used.

    3Business's 5G Robot + Smart Bracelet solution transforms the way that SEN education is delivered, providing a more engaging and interactive learning experience that can help students to reach their full potential.

    • The solution deployment is easy and rapid which includes configuring smart robots, having students wear smart BLE trackers, and establishing a connection between the two.
    • The solution provides real-time safety monitoring through instant alerts in case of accidents.
    • The robot can navigate to the student's current location through the signal from the student tracker, ensuring quick response times in case of an emergency.
    • Additionally, the robot can provide real-time video for school staff to remotely monitor the situation on-site, further enhancing the safety and security of SEN students.
    • The 5G Robot + Smart Bracelet solution also acts as a teaching ambassador, enhancing the learning atmosphere for SEN students.
    • The robot can delegate daily tasks to process, such as delivery and patrol, freeing up school staff to focus on teaching and providing individualised support to students.
  5. If you are providing written answers for your submission, you must provide an answer to this third question: Outline the market performance, critical reception, and customer satisfaction with the product or service to date. State monetary or unit sales figures to date, if possible, and how they compare to expectations or past performance. Provide links to laudatory product or service reviews. Include some customer testimonials, if applicable (up to 350 words):

    Total 183 words used.

    Adoption of 5G Robot + Smart Bracelet by Special Schools

    CCC Mongkok Church Kai Oi School and Hong Kong Red Cross Margaret Trench School have each implemented a 5G smart robot and positioning bracelet plan to improve safety and help with teaching students with special needs. The smart bracelets help prevent off-campus accidents by triggering alarms and notifying teachers or dispatching a robot to locate the student.

    In addition, the 5G robot encourages self-learning by allowing teachers to create tailored materials and upload to the cloud. The robot identifies students and their preferences through the bracelet, retrieves relevant content from the cloud, and interacts with students, boosting their interest in self-learning and communication skills.

    Demand for 5G Robot + Smart Bracelet for special needs students is rising due to:

    1. Growing awareness about the need for safe and inclusive learning environments for these students. The smart bracelet helps track and locate students, ensuring their safety and preventing accidents.
    2. The demand for smart bracelets for special needs students is growing due to technological advancements that enable personalised learning and real-time communication between students and teachers.
  6. You have the option to answer this final question: Reference any attachments of supporting materials throughout this nomination and how they provide evidence of the claims you have made in this nomination (up to 250 words):

    Total 31 words used.

    3Business product intro: https://web.three.com.hk/3business/3education/

    School case study: https://www.mts.edu.hk/?p=3616

    Media coverage:

    1. https://blog.stheadline.com/article/detail/1163582/%E5%8F%A4%E6%98%9F%E8%BC%9D-%E5%A1%91%E9%80%A05G%E6%99%BA%E6%85%A7%E6%A0%A1%E5%9C%92-%E4%B9%9C%E9%83%BD5G

    2. https://www.am730.com.hk/column/%E7%94%9F%E6%B4%BB/-%E6%89%93%E7%A0%B4%E9%9A%94%E8%86%9C-%E7%89%B9%E6%AE%8A%E4%B8%96%E4%BB%A3%E8%81%B7%E6%B6%AF%E6%9C%89%E8%91%97%E8%90%BD-/350970?utm_source=am730appshare&

Attachments/Videos/Links:
Hutchison Telephone Company Limited, Hong Kong: 3 Hong Kong’s 5G Robot + Smart Bracelets for Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
PPTX TheStevies_SmartBracelet_V1.pptx
DOCX 20230605_StevieEntryPaper_5GRobotSmartBracelet_e_R1.docx