DOST-ASTI showcases ASTIg Solutions for Smart Communities in iSCENE 2024

22 Apr 2024 1:35 PM

Cauayan City, Isabela The Advanced Science and Technology Institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-ASTI) showcased its five commercially ready technologies as the second year of the International Smart City Exposition and Networking Engagement (iSCENE) commenced at the Isabela Convention Center, Cauayan City, Isabela from 11 to 13 April 2024.

Organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), in partnership with the Isabela State University (ISU) and the City Government of Cauayan, the three-day expo brought together participants from various parts of the country and the world. Representatives from local government units (LGU) and DOST Regional Offices as well as industry leaders, researchers, and innovators from academic institutions, non-government organizations and the private sector were present.  

With the theme “Synergy Unleashed: Becoming Smart and Sustainable Communities Through Strategic Partnerships,” this year’s iSCENE aims to foster knowledge sharing and forge partnerships essential in building smart, inclusive communities. 

ASTIg Solutions for Smarter Communities 

Featured in the Smarter Technologies Exhibition are DOST-ASTI developed technologies ASTI-Automated Labeling Machine (ASTI-ALaM), HR Lite, Kooha, Meteorological data Acquisition Stations for Information Dissemination (MASID), and Resilient Education Information Infrastructure for the New Normal (REIINN) 

These technologies, packaged as ASTIg Solutions for Resilient and Sustainable Smart Communities, were introduced by DOST-ASTI Director Dr. Franz de Leon to the plenary during the second day, highlighting each technology’s features and role in building and enabling a resilient, inclusive, sustainable and smarter community. 

Technology Pitching at the Smart Technology Expo 

On the last day of the event, DOST-ASTI researchers were given the opportunity to pitch their respective projects and initiatives to the iSCENE participants in parallel breakout sessions during the Smart Technology Expo program. 

In the environmental protection session, Ms. Roxanne Aviñante explained social sensing mobile app Kooha’s capabilities in capturing photos while collecting various environmental parameters using the smartphone’s built-in sensors. The app aims to encourage the public to become citizen scientists, urging potential users to contribute photos and data. 

Mr. Adrian Aristotle Dellagas discussed the MASID technologies in the climate and disaster resilience session. He highlighted PhilSensors, and how the network of hydrometeorological and early warning stations support the country in times of disasters by providing remote data for weather forecasting, flood monitoring, and agrometeorology. 

In the digital transformation session, Ms. Roselle Hernandez presented HR Lite, a comprehensive and flexible human resource solution that enables government agencies to work smarter and more efficiently. It is an improved version of DOST-ASTI's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system focused on simplifying HR processes by offering easy configurability and seamless adoption. 

Mr. Elmer Peramo introduced the ASTI-Automated Labeling Machine (ASTI-ALaM) Project in the transportation system session, discussing how the project seeks to democratize access to artificial intelligence (AI) technologies by developing AI models for various use-cases and an online model repository for easy access of end-users.  

In the S&T Education session, Mr. Paul Symone Raralio demonstrated the components comprised in the Resilient Education Information Infrastructure for the New Normal (REIINN) Project. Project REIINN, through its technologies LokalFi and RuralCasting, aims to develop and implement solutions that support distance learning and address the digital divide in the country. Other use-cases of the REIINN technology such as in tourism (REIINNFOREST) and disaster risk reduction (REIINNDRROPS) were also highlighted in his presentation.  

DOST-ASTI recognizes the importance of and champions developing solutions in information and communication technology and microelectronics that are crucial for advancing science, technology, and innovation, which in turn support and foster smarter communities.  

The Institute looks forward to participating in future editions of iSCENE and acknowledges the significant impact of the event on the local industry and the development of smarter cities throughout the country.