When you think of American football games, the first images that come to my mind are heel celebrations, sizzling grils, brilliant stadium lights and the roar of crowds. But what often goes unnoticed is how these exciting events can also be a platform for technological innovation.
For example, the automation solutions for buildings are behind the scenes, which helps stages to operate. Tickets and queues management to security and environmental controls, construction technologies help Arena operators to manage costs while supporting operational and environmental objectives, offering level stadium experiences superior for everyone.
To imagine the new ways whose technology can continue to improve stadium experiences, Honeywell, Carolina Youth Coalition and Carolina Panthers, which is part of the National Football League, welcomed the future innovation challenge, which called the students to present their creative ideas.
Waste management systems powered by AI to harvesting rainwater for clean energy, students’ projects have been defined to revolutionize the Gameday experience and pave the way for a more sustainable future.
With the advice of Honeywell mentors and the support of their community, these young innovators dreamed of a better future – then built it.
Explore some of the winning ideas of Carolina Youth Coalition Sophomores, a diverse group of students from the whole of Charlotte region.
The innovators behind this Waste Management System fueled by AI designed it to optimize the sorting and elimination processes at the Panthers stadium. By using advanced sensors and image recognition technology, this system can precisely sort waste in the recycling, compost and discharge categories with more than 95% precision. This project is not only champions reducing contamination and increasing recycling rates, but also makes an effective solution for sustainable waste management.
The creators of the Gameday COMPASS application have developed a solution that offers real -time navigation options and environmentally friendly to improve the experience of the game day. The application is designed to minimize traffic and reduce emissions carbon thanks to carpooling incentives, while rationalizing navigation for parking, concessions and toilets. The innovative AI Chatbots’ innovative AIA approach provides transparent customer support and automation reduces the needs for parking and dealership staff.
The developers of the Hydro-Harvestter project have created a sustainable solution that captures and converts rainwater into clean energy. By collecting rainwater from the roof and other stadium surfaces, storing it in tanks and using turbines or water wheels to produce electricity, the system feeds low energy operations such as LED lights, safety systems and dashboards. This initiative not only reduces energy costs but also minimizes environmental impact, providing a model to companies looking for energy independence and sustainable operations.
Discover the video below for more protruding facts from the future innovation challenge.