Student Innovation Showcased

At Bethlehem University’s Sixth Software Engineering Graduation Projects Exhibition, graduating students demonstrated how technology can address real challenges facing individuals, businesses, and communities. The twelve projects showcased innovative applications of artificial intelligence, computer vision, natural language processing, and smart systems while reflecting the creativity and technical expertise developed throughout their studies.

Among the projects presented were:

1. AI Haven–An AI-powered home monitoring system that helps older adults live independently by detecting falls, fire, and other hazards and sending immediate alerts to caregivers.
2. AIMOPS–A sales intelligence platform that helps small retailers analyze sales trends, forecast demand, and make data-driven business decisions.
3. AURA–An AI-powered 24/7 virtual receptionist that automates appointment booking, canceling, and rescheduling and patient communication for medical clinics.
4. Gharsih–A smart mobile application supporting home agriculture through plant recommendations, care reminders, and local planting guidance while incorporating real-time weather data and Palestinian-specific monthly planting calendars.
5. Maqru–A mobile application that assists Arabic-speaking individuals with dyslexia. Through Arabic Optical Character Recognition, it extracts text from images and PDFs into a customizable reading interface. Additionally provides reading support such as text summarization and personalized learning tools.
6. Mwasalati–A smart mobile transportation platform that connects passengers and taxi drivers through real-time ride requests, location sharing, and trip tracking. Drivers receive ride requests directly through the application.
7. Mubīn–An assistive communication tool that translates spoken Arabic into sign language using a 3D avatar to support deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals easily understand spoken daily conversations.
8. Nabra–A mobile application that converts speech into text through audio-visual speech recognition and helps users develop lip-reading skills. By analyzing lip movements and audio input, it accurately interprets and converts spoken words into text.
9. OlioNova AI–A web-based management system that digitizes and optimizes operations within olive presses. It features and integrated AI module to predict oil yields, streamline workflows, and financial reporting tools.
10. ParkEase–A smart parking management system that automates vehicle access, occupancy monitoring, and license plate recognition. Administrators manage operations via a dashboard displaying live statistics, traffic analytics, automated violation logs, and configurable capacity warnings to secure commercial and educational buildings.
11. Sight–An AI-powered mobile application, operated completely via voice commands, assists blind and low-vision Arabic speakers by recognizing objects and currency, reading text aloud, describing environments, and providing voice-guided support.
12. SpeakGov–A mobile application integrated with an AI-powered Arabic voice assistant designed to simplify access to government services. It allows users to check service fees, view required documentation, and schedule appointments.

Faculty, industry representatives, students, and community members toured the exhibition and engaged directly with project teams as they demonstrated their solutions. Many of the projects focused on accessibility, independent living, transportation, agriculture, and public services, illustrating how Bethlehem University students are using technology not only to innovate, but also to serve their communities.