With their ideas to use advanced technology to support city officials, first responders and residents before and during natural disasters, student teams from Hong Kong and Athens, Greece were named co‑champions of Otis’ Made to Move Communities™ student challenge, in recognition of the exceptional strength and impact of both teams’ solutions. Otis (NYSE: OTIS) is the world’s leading elevator and escalator manufacturing, installation, service and modernization company.
“Congratulations to the student teams from and HKFYG Lee Shau Kee College and Geniko Lyceum Filothei, this year’s co‑champions of our Made to Move Communities global challenge. Their projects reflect not only technical ingenuity and creativity, but also a clear focus on helping vulnerable communities and first responders when it matters most,” said Randi Tanguay, Otis Chief Communications Officer. “The students — with support from their mentors — demonstrate the confidence and capability of a new generation, ready to apply technology with thoughtfulness and purpose. We hope they continue exploring, identifying challenges, and finding ways to use technology to help their communities connect and thrive.”
