CHALLENGE OF WITS

Congratulations to our winners!

We called, and you answered. Over 6 weeks, Singaporeans with a passion in Science & Tech took on the Challenge of Wits 2023. Along with over 1,200 other participants, these winners put their wits to the test and solved the challenges crafted by defence technology experts from DSTA, CSIT and DSO. They walked away with coveted prizes, presented to them by the experts behind the challenges!

Thank you to all participants who stepped up to prove that they have what it takes to design, develop, and defend Singapore!

Did you get it right? Revisit the challenges and check out the answers!

CHALLENGE 1: Command, Control and Communications

Challenge 1 Statement & Answer here

CHALLENGE 2: Data Science

Challenge 2 Statement & Answer here

CHALLENGE 3: Robotic Autonomy

Challenge 3 Statement & Answer here

The minds behind the challenges

CHALLENGE 1: Command, Control and Communications
1 - 14 August

Andrea Chua, Data Scientist
Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA)
Andrea leverages advanced analytics and algorithms to extract insights from data and enhance decision-making processes.

CHALLENGE 2: Data Science
15 - 28 August

Leow Gin Ee, Tech Specialist
Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT)
Gin Ee works with technical & business domain experts, data analysts and machine learning engineers to deliver data-driven solutions to support our missions in national security.

CHALLENGE 3: Robotic Autonomy
1 - 14 September

Benjamin Choi, Senior Robotics Engineer
DSO National Laboratories (DSO)
Benjamin develops localisation and perception algorithms for unmanned ground vehicles and drones to navigate and collaborate with one another autonomously in challenging environments.

ABOUT DEFENCE SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

DSTA is a top-notch technology organisation that drives innovation and delivers state-of-the-art capabilities to make the SAF a formidable fighting force.

www.dsta.gov.sg

DSO is Singapore’s largest defence research and development (R&D) organisation that develops critical and emerging technological solutions for national security in various scientific fields.

www.dso.org.sg

The Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) is a technical agency that harnesses cutting-edge digital technologies to support missions such as cyber defence, counter terrorism and counter hostile information operations.