WINNING AT WICO - THREE YEARS IN A ROW!
RIS Ruamrudee International School students have won medals at the World Invention Creativity Olympic (WICO) for a third consecutive year! The continued success of RIS students at the annual showcase is a testament to the creativity, innovativeness, and entrepreneurial spirit of RIS’ exceptional students!
WICO, a world-class science and technology competition, fosters aspiring young inventors and provides a platform for students worldwide to come together to present their country’s science, technology, and invention techniques and create innovations. Organized by the Korea University Invention Association (KUIA) and the World Invention Intellectual Property Association (WIIPA), the annual WICO convention sees thousands of participants yearly. It has hosted more than 25 international showcases.
Over the years, RIS has been a nurturing ground for future innovators, as evidenced by our consistent success on the world-renowned WICO stage. We congratulate our latest winners and their predecessors for their entrepreneurial achievements in innovation. Your success inspires us, and we eagerly anticipate more of your new ideas, patented inventions, and adventures in future technologies!
2024
- Venice Pimphaporn Chonviriyabun, Class of 2026
- Versailles Kanjanick Chonviriyabun, Class of 2027
- Flint Na-dham Wongkularb, Class of 2034
All three students registered the following innovations:- The Senior-Safety-Strider, an AI-powered walking aid with fall detection for seniors
(gold) - Smart Finger Fruit, an AI-powered glove to help measure the ripeness of fruit
(gold & special award) - Blip, a natural lip balm designed to reduce black pigmentation on the lip
(silver)
- The Senior-Safety-Strider, an AI-powered walking aid with fall detection for seniors
- Party Ponpalat Vipattipumiprates, Class of 2025
Voice-controlled wheelchair for people with physical disabilities
(silver)
- Earth Puvit Seetisarn, Class of 2026
Eco Bridge, a self-sustaining pedestrian bridge with renewable energy for accessibility and environmental monitoring
(gold & special award)
- Kaka Dhirath Thanglerdsumpan, Class of 2025
Rumbometer, a cost-effective vehicle speed measurement device that utilizes a novel means of ground vibrations from transverse rumble strips
(silver)
2023
- Pan Pornprapat Jirapojaporn, Class of 2026
Saveomatic, a stylish portable capsule that reduces impact force when hitting the ground from falling
(gold & special award) - Gain Nutvarit Manorotchaturong, Class of 2027
SeaVenture, a marine conservation society app
(silver) - Ray Kritpaul Prasattongosoth, Class of 2025
Clinic Connect, a healthcare app connecting patients and clinics
(silver) - Grace Varittha Manorotchaturong, Class of 2024
& Ball Phasakorn Chivatxaranukul, Class of 2024
CONTROL+, a support app for people with ADHD
(gold & special award)
2022
- Grace Varittha Manorotchaturong, Class of 2024
Anti-Topple Wheelchair Kit, a device for support wheelchairs on slopes
(silver)