Six Year 2 students from the School of Computing (SoC) raced to first place at the Cognizant x Aston Martin Formula One GenAI Idea-thon 2026 with their innovative AMR Fan App.
Led by Shantha Kumar Anirudh Kumar from the Diploma in Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics (DCDF), the team developed an app that encourages Formula One fans to adopt sustainable habits through features such as an AI-powered route finder, a Sustainability Camera, an environmental impact dashboard and a rewards programme.
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Their solution impressed judges by combining technology, sustainability and fan engagement in a practical and impactful way.
Reflecting on their victory, the students shared that balancing innovation, user engagement and real-world impact was their biggest challenge. The experience reinforced an important lesson: successful innovation is not just about developing great technology, but creating solutions that are practical, engaging and capable of driving lasting change.
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