Launch of 'Invent a Chip 2020'Good ideas wanted
"Who has the best idea for a microchip?" is the task for the 'Invent a Chip' school competition initiated by the VDE and BMBF for the 19th time. Young talents who enjoy technology, science and mathematics are in demand.
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Third place and prize money of 1,000 euros went to Alexander Zimmer (18), Julian Liphardt (18) and Philipp Deuster (18) from the Schloss Hansenberg boarding school in Geisenheim. They impressed the experts with an intelligent car door that recognizes obstacles and dangers. "The door opens and closes independently, but also works via an automatic braking mechanism," explains the team.