May 9, 2025 Hong Kong – The Mission Covenant Church Holm Glad College's campus transformed into a high-tech racing arena! Meta Dot partnered with the school to host "STEAM Day," where 120 students from Form 1 delved into mechanical engineering and physics through RC car challenges and hands-on modifications.
From Parts to Racers: Igniting Engineering Minds
In preparatory workshops, student teams systematically mastered vehicle mechanics and performance optimization.
Meta Dot mentors emphasized the "dynamic equilibrium between speed and stability," guiding students to analyze component synergy. One participant exclaimed after testing: "Micro-adjustments to the structure dramatically improved our car's cornering performance!"
Innovation Accelerated: Dual-Track RC Challenge
Competition Framework
Racing Format: Two 10-minute rounds; rankings determined by total laps completed (fastest individual lap time as tiebreaker).
Track Designs:
- Technical Circuit: Consecutive sharp turns testing precision control
- Obstacle Course: Simulated rugged terrain with real-world road challenges
Safety Protocols: Instructors monitored tracks; intentional collisions incurred lap deductions.
Key Moments
1. Tactical Race Against Time
Teams adapted strategies to track conditions. On the obstacle course, one squad applied physics principles to reduce wheel spin. A member shared: "Fine-tuning component angles significantly boosted traction!"
2. Pit Stop Upgrades
Four classrooms became makeshift garages. Meta Dot engineers noted: "They self-organized roles—battery monitoring, structural reinforcement—showcasing exceptional problem-solving skills!"
3. Safety & Sportsmanship
Students adhered to "hand-raising alerts" for accidents and shared cooling techniques. A racer reflected: "True engineers pursue excellence while prioritizing safety and teamwork."
Awards Ceremony
Top Honors:
Overall Champion: Class 1A "Gear Blazers" (40 laps)
Fastest Lap Awards:
Track 1: Class 1D "Storm Chasers" (15.41 sec)
Track 2: Class 1B "Gravity Masters" (1 min 13 sec)
Building a STEAM Future
Mr. Lee, Principal of The Mission Covenant Church Holm Glad College, announced:
"Students' focus while fine-tuning their racers embodies the engineer's spirit—untouchable by textbooks. This passion will ignite their innovative DNA! We designate this challenge as Holm Glad's annual signature event."
Sky Lo, Education Director of Meta Dot, responded:
"As Principal Lee stated, this race is just the beginning. Carry forward every parameter-adjusted insight and teamwork breakthrough—they're foundations for solving real-world challenges."
Meta Dot will expand STEAM initiatives, integrating AI analytics to cultivate innovators designing solutions for an intelligent world.
Acknowledgments
Meta Dot extends gratitude to The Christian Covenant Holm Glad College for their wholehearted collaboration.
For STEAM program inquiries, contact us at: enquiry@meta-dot.io
