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SIMC2.0 EXPLORE TRACK

EXPLORE AI ROBOTICS FOR A SMART NATION

ABOUT THE EXPLORE TRACK

The Explore Track is a focused and dynamic event under the Singapore International Mathematical and Computational Challenge (SIMC2.0). Designed specifically for local secondary 1 to 3 students, this track offers an intensive, hands-on introduction to Artificial Intelligence Robotics. Participants will work in their school team to design AI-driven solutions for real-world problems in a supportive yet authentic environment, culminating in a final showcase. Through this experience, they develop the following skills.

Accelerated AI Robotics Literacy

Gain a practical and foundational understanding of transformative AI technologies through an engaging, project-based experience.

Future-Ready Skills

Develop critical thinking, technical communication, and collaborative problem-solving skills that are essential for future learning and work.

Format:

The format of the Explore Track is a 4-day, non-residential intensive bootcamp from 25-28 May 2026 at NUS High School, followed by a final showcase on 29 May 2026.

Bootcamp (25-28 May 2026)

The 4-day bootcamp is a curated, non-residential programme where teams explore core AI concepts—such as computer vision, sensor integration, and autonomous decision-making—through workshops, mentor-led sessions, and guided project development. The environment is collaborative, with an emphasis on peer learning and creative experimentation.

Throughout the bootcamp, teams will progress through a structured problem-solving cycle:

  • Authentic Problem-Scoping: Identifying a relevant, real-world challenge.
  • AI Concept Integration: Exploring how specific AI tools can empower a robotic solution.
  • Project Development: Synthesising learning into a coherent project plan and poster.
  • Ethical & Impact Reflection: Considering the societal implications of their proposed technology.

Final Showcase (29 May 2026)

Teams will present their projects to their peers, including local and overseas senior high student participants from the Endeavour Track.

Projects will be reviewed by an expert panel, which may recognise outstanding work for its creativity, clarity of thought, and teamwork.

The showcase will serve as a celebration of learning, providing students with a platform to articulate their ideas, share their project journeys, and engage with the wider tech community.

Projects will be reviewed by an expert panel, which may recognise outstanding work for its creativity, clarity of thought, and teamwork. The following awards will be given. 


Smart Spark Awards		The Smart Spark Awards celebrate teams that identify a genuine challenge, understand its effects, and propose a thoughtful, creative solution. Strong teams show empathy, originality, teamwork, and clear communication for voters to see its practical value in a school, community, or Singapore context.
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AI Trailblazers Awards		The AI Trailblazers Awards celebrate teams that use AI as a learning partner. The strongest teams document how AI supported their thinking, building, debugging, and refinement processes, while showing that they exercised human judgment, verified AI-generated outputs, and used AI responsibly.