The project was presented by students of the Almaty Electromechanical College
The system not only allows for remote control of electronics but also detects issues like pipe bursts, electrical short circuits, and other malfunctions in real time, reports Almaty.tv.
In the college’s lab, students study how the smart home system functions in practice. They monitor the system’s performance and learn to control appliances, keyboards, electronic locks, and even water drainage — all with a single voice command. This integrated system can transform a standard home into a smart one.
The Smart Home project became possible through collaboration with both international and domestic companies. In 2023, faculty members of the Almaty Electromechanical College completed an internship at the FESTO plant in São Paulo, Brazil. Inspired by the experience, they introduced a dedicated “Smart Home” course for students upon returning to Kazakhstan. A local entrepreneur supported the initiative by signing a cooperation memorandum and helping equip the training lab with the necessary hardware.
“We are now training our students accordingly. What’s more, they get to practice in real residential complexes across the city where the system is being used. So by the time they graduate, they’re already qualified specialists,” said Bolatzhan Bozymbayev, Director of the Almaty Electromechanical College.
College students also have unique opportunities to train abroad at top manufacturing sites. Just recently, 16 students returned from a practicum in Germany. The Smart Home project is planned for expansion into other regions of Kazakhstan, and modern technologies will be integrated into both new and existing buildings across the country.
Based on materials from almaty.tv
