INHA University
Published on 29 January 2026
▲Students and industry representatives pose for a commemorative photo at the Corporate & Social Problem-Solving Project Final Presentation.
The Engineering Education Innovation Center recently hosted the 2025 Corporate & Social Problem-Solving Project Final Presentation.
The event featured a total of five teams, consisting of four competition-track teams and one advanced-track team. A panel of judges composed of industry experts, patent attorneys, and faculty members evaluated the teams’ presentations and prototypes.
Over a two-month period, students carried out a practice-oriented industry–academia cooperative capstone project that involved problem definition, design, prototype development, and feedback. The projects were based on real-world industrial challenges presented by Hyperdrive Korea Co., Ltd. and Hydrofast Co., Ltd.
The proposed project topics combined technological innovation with social value. They included the development of a non-powered ground reaction force ankle assist device for socially vulnerable individuals experiencing muscle loss, as well as smart agriculture technology utilizing four-wheel steering and driving systems.
Following the evaluation, the Grand Prize in the competition track was awarded to Team “Mu-Yaho.” The team developed a lightweight, custom-made walking assist device using a GFRP plate spring. The project demonstrated a high level of completeness through appropriate material selection (GFRP utilization), creative and precise design, and verification based on electromyography (EMG) measurements.
In particular, the team’s link structure design, which reflected joint motion mechanisms, and the systematic application of engineering elements were highly praised for achieving a technical level comparable to professional research standards.
The Excellence Award was presented to Team Balpyeonhan Sesang, while the Advanced Track Outstanding Technology Award was awarded to Team ALM.
Choi Soo-sung, CEO of Hydrofast Co., Ltd., stated, “Watching the students’ problem-solving processes was highly inspiring for the industry as well. I hope this project becomes a valuable asset in your future careers.”
Pyeon Seok-jun, Director of the Inha Engineering Education Innovation Center, commented, “This industry-collaborative project was a meaningful opportunity that provided students with real-world experience and growth. We will continue to expand industry-linked education models in the future.”
