The day before the awards ceremony the KWN finalists take a tour of the Panasonic Centre
Nerves were placed on hold as the KWN Team took the opportunity to explore and learn about current and future technology on show at the Panasonic Centre. Commencing with Panasonic’s Eco House the students experienced what ecological and sustainable lifestyle could be possible with virtually zero CO2 emissions throughout an entire house. Saving, Creating and Storing Energy, Panasonic has proposed a lifestyle which enhances energy saving performance of home appliances and utilizing building materials with high insulation performance. Remaining energy is then supplied by creating and storing energy with a combination of fuel cells, solar power generator and accumulator batteries. Natural elements such as air, light, water and heat, are then taken in to realize a comfortable lifestyle.
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Following from the eco ideas House, the group experienced the wonder and amazement of 3D technology as we looked back on the 2010 Beijing and Vancouver Olympics and look forward to what we can expect for London 2012. Eyes were wide open as Panasonic presented the Life Wall an intuitive, intelligent and interactive TV encompassing the entire wall. We were shown future technology that enables people to connect with other people and how lifestyles can connect with technology.
Our morning adventure concluded with a tour of RiSuPia Panasonic’s interactive environment showcasing the beauty of arithmetic’s and mathematics in nature. RiSuPia is a hands-on museum that enabled the students to experience the fascination of science and mathematics and learn their principles and rules in a truly interactive and fun way.
Not long now until the Award Ceremony starts. Fingers Crossed.