The competition served as a premier international platform, bringing together elite institutions from across China and ASEAN. Team Trailblazer competed alongside representatives from world-renowned universities, including:
- Tsinghua University (China)
- National University of Singapore (Singapore)
- Mahasarakham University (Thailand)
- National University of Civil Engineering (Vietnam)
For the competition, the team of TARCians developed the TrailKIT project, which is an AI-enabled roadside emergency safety solution designed to improve driver protection and reduce secondary collision risks during vehicle breakdowns. Positioned at the intersection of smart mobility, public safety, and urban resilience, the project transforms conventional roadside warning practices into an intelligent, responsive safety ecosystem. By integrating real-time hazard awareness, proactive roadside alerting, emergency location support, and readiness monitoring into a compact platform, TrailKIT enhances situational safety in critical roadside scenarios. Developed with affordability and scalability in mind, the solution contributes to safer transport systems and reflects the role of human-centred AI in advancing more resilient and inclusive smart city infrastructure.
This victory underscores TAR UMT’s unwavering commitment to research, innovation, and international engagement. The achievement was made possible through the continuous support and guidance provided by the University, fostering an environment where students can excel in high-level fields such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Smart City Development.
Team Trailblazers from TAR UMT are alumni of secondary schools in Penang, Kelantan and Perak:
- Khoo Wei Ern – Sekolah Menengah Jenis Kebangsaan (SMJK) Jit Sin, Penang
- Koa Chong Chun - SMJK Chung Hwa, Kota Bharu, Kelantan
- Lim Faung Zhen - SMJK Chung Ling, Penang
- Lim Yong Han – Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Jalan Damai, Penang
- Chow Zhi Xuan -SMJK Hua Lian, Perak
