Float: Message in a Bottle to Connect With Locals Worldwide

Projects supported by Funding Scheme for student projects/activities by Tam Wing Fan Innovation Fund and Philomathia Foundation Innovation Fund

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Project information

Project descriptions

Float aims to enhance cultural immersion by connecting travellers with local natives worldwide through a gamified ‘Message in a Bottle’ feature. Float serves as a cultural compass — whether it’s for assembling a futon in a Japanese Ryokan or gaining trustworthy insights while traversing India. By integrating AI with human expertise, Float provides instant reliable translations, encouraging cultural understanding and user engagement through features like polls and threads, connecting learners with native speakers for a genuine exchange of language and culture.
 

Project innovation

UI/UX prototype demo

Team information

Project leader: YEUNG Yui Sze, BSocSci

Team member(s):  KWOK Chak Lai, BEng

Achievements

-Innovation Academy Pitching Competition Winner

-Nominated to compete for the Cyberport CUPP Micro Fund Competition.

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Awards

Winner of the Pitch New Tech Ideas 2024

The project was selected as one of the winners of Pitching Contest “Pitch New Tech Ideas 2024”. 

The team was awarded a cash prize of HK$1,200.

The proposal of this team can further obtain a maximum of HK$100K funding support from the “Funding Scheme for student projects / activities by Tam Wing Fan Innovation Fund and Philomathia Foundation Innovation Fund” for further developing the ideas.

The best project award - COMP3329 Computer Game Design and Programming @ The 1st Engineering InnoShow

This project team was selected for the best project award – COMP3329 Computer Game Design and Programming at the 1st Engineering InnoShow.

Float: Message in a Bottle to Connect With Locals Worldwide was selected as one of the winners in "Pitch New Tech Ideas 2024"
Photos in the Engineering Inno Show