# Perak Students Win Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026 with Innovation for the Visually Impaired

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- Published: 2026-10-27T17:35:00+07:00
- Author: PR Newswire

_Five finalist teams showcase innovative STEM-powered solutions, highlighting the
problem-solving capabilities of Malaysia’s next generation of changemakers_

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Oct. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Samsung Malaysia Electronics
crowned Team InnovateZ as the overall champion of Samsung Solve for Tomorrow 2026.
The team stood out against four other finalist teams with its project, TheVisionSense,
an innovative solution designed using LiDAR and ultrasound sensors to detect obstacles
and provide real-time audio alerts, enabling individuals with newly acquired visual
impairments to navigate more safely and independently.

 [⌊The five finalist teams of  Solve for Tomorrow 2026, (from top left) Team iSafePath, Team InnovateZ, Team Replast, Team Primates and (from bottom left) Team EcoTerraNitro, at the Grand Finale with their product prizes.⌉](https://mmx.prnasia.com/media/MS2021620/20261027060230EDT_image_1.jpg?id=OA3041684&p=medium600)

The five finalist teams of Solve for Tomorrow 2026, (from top left) Team iSafePath,
Team InnovateZ, Team Replast, Team Primates and (from bottom left) Team EcoTerraNitro,
at the Grand Finale with their product prizes.

The competition encouraged students aged 13 to 15 to harness creativity, critical
thinking and technology to develop innovative solutions that address real-world 
challenges within their communities.

Following a rigorous evaluation process, the Top 10 teams progressed to the semi-
final stage, where they refined their ideas, developed prototypes and participated
in a Design Thinking Workshop. Five finalist teams subsequently advanced to the 
Grand Finale, where they presented their solutions before a distinguished panel 
of judges.

As the winner, Team InnovateZ received Samsung products worth up to RM47,000. The
team emerged victorious after impressing the judges with its creativity, application
of STEM principles and potential to create meaningful community impact.

Reflecting on their achievement, **Team InnovateZ from MRSM Bagan Datuk** said, "
Being able to achieve first place makes us really happy, especially after all the
challenges we faced throughout the journey. We don’t hear as much about solutions
for people with visual impairments, and that inspired us to create this headset 
to help them. Finally achieving what we had worked so hard for made us feel that
all our efforts were worth it. We hope future generations will come up with even
more exciting and powerful ideas, and help make Malaysia better known around the
world through technology and innovation."

The Second Prize went to Team iSafePath for iSafePath 2.0, an adaptive road-safety
platform that uses real-time detection and two-way alerts to help pedestrians and
drivers navigate high-risk crossings more safely. The team received Samsung products
worth up to RM30,000.

Team Replast secured Third Prize for Replast, an eco-friendly solution that transforms
recycled plastic waste into durable, water-resistant bricks for more sustainable
construction, receiving Samsung products worth up to RM19,000.

Fourth Prize was awarded to Team EcoTerraNitro for EcoTerraNitro, receiving Samsung
products worth up to RM10,000, while Team Primates received Fifth Prize for their
idea, Primates, taking home Samsung products worth up to RM8,000.

**Inspiring Young Malaysians to ‘Start with CAN’**

Organised by Samsung Malaysia in collaboration with Universiti Malaya, Samsung Solve
for Tomorrow 2026 continued its mission to empower young Malaysians to become changemakers
through STEM education.

The programme attracted 106 entries from 424 students nationwide across four themes:
Environmental Sustainability, Sport and Technology, Health, and Education.

**Agnes Wong, Head of Corporate Marketing, Samsung Malaysia Electronics, said,**"
At Samsung, we believe innovation begins with the confidence to ask questions, challenge
assumptions, and take action. We are incredibly proud of what these young innovators
have achieved and look forward to seeing them continue to grow as the changemakers
of tomorrow."

**Associate Professor Ir. Dr. Mas Sahidayana Mohktar, Director of the Universiti
Malaya STEM Centre, said,** "The quality of ideas presented this year reflects the
talent, creativity and determination of young Malaysians. Through Solve for Tomorrow,
students gained valuable hands-on experience in applying STEM knowledge to solve
real-world challenges while developing the skills needed to become future innovators
and changemakers."

Through Samsung Solve for Tomorrow, students gained hands-on experience in identifying
challenges, developing ideas and building prototypes. The programme continues to
equip young Malaysians with the skills, mentorship and opportunities needed to transform
bold ideas into meaningful real-world impact.

For more information about Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow, please visit: [https://www.samsung.com/my/solvefortomorrow/](https://www.samsung.com/my/solvefortomorrow/)

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