Yongin City to Host 'Cyber Science Festival' After 3 Years

[Asia Economy (Yongin) = Reporter Lee Young-gyu] Yongin City in Gyeonggi Province is hosting the Cyber Science Festival for the first time in three years. Yongin City announced on the 7th that it will hold the "22nd Yongin Cyber Science Festival" for two days from the 15th to the 16th at the Sky Plaza of Yongin City Hall.

This festival focuses on a digital festival event where all generations can participate together.

'Yak,' a member of the science-specialized YouTube channel 'Andoel Science,' which has 620,000 subscribers, will take the stage to hold a talk concert on the theme of 'Future Technology.'

Various attractions such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and Internet of Things (IoT) experiences will also be showcased.

At the virtual reality (VR) booth, visitors can enjoy content by sitting on a bus seat and wearing VR goggles in the VR bus, and experience thrilling rides on a truck equipped with a VR simulator as if riding an amusement ride.

At the augmented reality (AR) experience center, AR treasure hunts and AR content experiences are available, while the Arduino experience center offers activities such as making car kits, digital clocks, and fan kits.

At the Internet of Things experience center, visitors can see 3D printing outputs, try 3D pens, and watch demonstrations of smart city and smart farm operations using smartphones.

The robot exhibition and experience center, where drone experiences and robot soccer competitions are held, is also a highlight.

IT-related departments and clubs from Kyung Hee University, Dankook University, and Myongji University will introduce their departments and operate experience programs on-site.

An 'Integrated Science Experience Festival' exhibiting excellent science projects created by local elementary, middle, and high school students and operating science inquiry activity booths is also expected to attract attention.

Additionally, the Yongin Tourist Information Center introducing Yongin's tourist resources and the Yongin City civil complaint consultation chatbot promotion will be operated.

In particular, the promotional booth for Joayang, Yongin City's beloved character, and the 'Joayang in Store' selling Joayang goods will also be available.

Mayor Lee Sang-il of Yongin said, "We ask for much interest and participation in the Yongin Cyber Science Festival, which has prepared various programs reflecting the latest technology," and added, "We will do our best to prepare the festival so that families can create good memories together at the festival venue."

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