Two IT experts from Adelaide, Australia, created a revolutionary programming language, called runlinc. This creation makes programming so easy that even primary students can make devices that solve many social issues.
It had a tremendous impact on the Malaysian scene. Students were winning prizes at invention competitions and generated technological solutions to social issues.
runlinc is a webpage inside a Wi-Fi chip that provides 5 functions: sensing, data logging, control, IoT, and AI.
For example, one line of code to create a vision, Compatible technologies take 100+ lines. Two lines to control anything anywhere. Three lines to include AI Voice Synthesis
A particularly outstanding student is Krishna Jashvain, a 16-year-old student from SMK St. Anthony in Teluk Intan, Perak. He is a Form 4 science student.
Here is my interview with him.
Question 1: Please introduce yourself
Krishna Jashvain: My ambition is to become a doctor, conduct research in medicine, and integrate STEM technologies into healthcare. I’ve participated in various STEM and English competitions, earning accolades like the Frog Championship in English and third place in the district-level “Germbusters” competition. I’ve also represented my school in international competitions, such as the KGL English Olympiad, where I earned a certificate of commendation. Additionally, I’ve worked on several projects that involve IoT and AI, which I presented at national conferences.
Question 2. When and how did you learn about runlinc?
Krishna Jashvain I was introduced to runlinc during a seminar at SMK St. Anthony. I was 11 years old then. This seminar, led by professors from SSM College, India, focused on STEM, IoT, and AI. I had the opportunity to collaborate on a project that used runlinc to remotely control the switching of lights in Australia, which sparked my interest in IoT technology.
Question 3. How did you benefit from runlinc?
Krishna Jashvain: runlinc allowed me to gain hands-on experience in IoT technology and programming. By working on projects such as controlling lights remotely and converting text to voice through the runlinc webpage, I learned how to implement real-world solutions using IoT. This experience also provided me the platform to present my work at prestigious events like the National STEM Conference and at Malaysia's Global Innovation Centre (MaGIC), enhancing both my technical and presentation skills.
Question 4. What competitions did you take part in using runlinc programming?
Krishna Jashvain: I showcased my IoT project using runlinc at Malaysia's Global Innovation Centre (MaGIC), where I presented how to convert text to voice through the runlinc webpage. This project was also a key highlight during my presentations at the National STEM Conference at the University of Malaya. I also [articipated at ITEX- The International Expo for inventions.
Question 5. Did you win any prizes?
Krishna Jashvain: Yes, my involvement with IoT and AI, including the use of runlinc, earned me several awards. I won a bronze medal at the Intelligence Frontier Science Invention & Innovation Competition (FIC) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia for my AI Firefighter Wi-Fi Rescue Robot. Additionally, my project on real-time animal tracking using IoT technology earned another bronze medal at ITEX 2024.
Question 6. Did your runlinc wins benefit society?
Krishna Jashvain: Yes, the projects I’ve worked on, particularly the AI Firefighter Wi-Fi Rescue Robot and the real-time animal tracking system, have the potential to benefit society. The AI robot, for example, can help detect victims in fire zones, providing crucial data to first responders. The animal tracking system, which operates in rural areas without internet, offers a way to monitor wildlife and ensure their safety during transport, making a significant impact on animal welfare.
Question 7. What are your future plans with Runlinc?
- I envision using runlinc and IoT technologies to transform healthcare through real-time data monitoring and advanced medical devices.
- One area I’m particularly interested in is remote patient monitoring. With IoT sensors and runlinc technology, it’s possible to create systems that track vital signs like heart rate, temperature, and oxygen levels for patients in rural or underserved areas.
- Another focus would be on the development of assistive technologies for the elderly and people with disabilities.
- The ability to automate data collection and transfer through runlinc would streamline research processes, potentially leading to faster and more accurate medical breakthroughs.
- Finally, I also see potential in using runlinc to build real-time diagnostic tools, including wearable devices.
If a single student, highlighted above could make such significant contributions to society, imagine that it could be multiplied a hundred times. It did, but the numbers are still small.
This is a proven concept. It could be easily multiplied thousands of times, or even hundreds of thousands of times if there is a coherent effort by the Malaysian government to promote runlinc.
In this technology-driven world, speed is of the essence.
Freelance Writer, Dr.Yew Kam Keong (Dr.YKK) was a former government official with over 24 years of service. He is a professional writer and speaker. Besides this, his passion is for creativity and innovation. He has been acknowledged as a Distinguished Talent in Creativity and Innovation by the Australian Government and is a former international creativity adviser to Lego. Dr.YKK is a member of AWAI (American Writers and Artists Inc.) and currently practicing as a copywriter. He is also a bestselling author and his book: “You Are Creative-Let Your Creativity Bloom” is now in its 7th Edition and published in 8 languages. You may contact him at mindwrite@outlook.com
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