Hardware Hustle: Hardware Hackathon

Event: IOT in Industrial Automation Hackathon

Overview:

Unleash your creativity in a 7-hour challenge to build smart automation solutions! Use a microcontroller, sensors, and actuators to push the limits of IoT, collaborate, and compete for exciting prizes. Ready to revolutionize industry?

Eligibility

• Students above the age of 18 currently pursuing BE/BTech/ME/MTech.

Timing

• Date: 4th April 2025
• Timing: 9:00am - 6:00pm
• Actual Hackathon Timing: 9:30am - 4:30pm
• Parts list submission deadline: 20th March 2025

Team Members

• 2 or 3 members per team

Prizes

• 1st Prize: ₹15,000
• 2nd Prize: ₹5,000

Problem Idea

• IoT in Industrial Automation

Parts List

• Microcontroller (with wifi)
• Temperature & Humidity Sensor
• Vibration Sensor
• Proximity Sensors (IR, Ultrasonic)
• Current Sensor
• Gas Sensor
• Load Cells
• Relay
• Servo Motor
• Display
• Accelerometer + Gyro
• Microphone
• Speaker

General Guidelines

• Time Limit:
  Teams will have a total of 7 hours to conceptualize, build, and complete their prototype. No extensions will be granted under any circumstances. Teams must adhere strictly to the timeline.

• Pre-Hackathon Submission:
  Teams must submit a brief description of their project idea and select the required components from the provided parts list by 20th March. No component requests will be entertained after this deadline.

• Team Composition:
  Each team can have a maximum of 3 members. All team members must be present during the hackathon.

• Component Usage:
  Teams are only allowed to use components listed and provided as per their submitted parts list. Use of any external or unlisted components will be considered a violation. Teams should use all the components that they have chosen; not using any of the chosen components will result in penalties. Soldering irons, foam sheets, and double-sided tape will be provided by the organizers.
  Glue guns and any additional tools (other than those mentioned) must be brought by the participants.

• Completed Prototype Submission:
  All prototypes must be ready and functional by the end of the 7-hour mark. Teams must hand over their completed prototypes to the coordinators immediately after the hacking period ends.

• Kit and Component Responsibility:
  Teams will receive the components as per their pre-submitted list. Any damage to the components during the event will be the team's responsibility. Damaged components will not be replaced by the organizers. After the competition, the completed prototype must be handed over to the coordinators.

• Safety and Conduct:
  Teams must handle all equipment responsibly and adhere to safety protocols. Refreshments, first aid supplies (masks, ORS, bandages), and fire extinguishers will be available for emergencies.

Important Note:
Teams failing to adhere to the rules or using unauthorized components will face disqualification. Judges' decisions will be final and binding.

Judging:

• Initial Review: Judges evaluate prototypes based on functionality and innovation.
• Presentation Round: Teams pitch their ideas and demonstrate their prototypes.
• Q&A Session: Judges ask questions to assess depth of understanding and problem-solving.
• Final Deliberation: Judges discuss and finalize scores based on all criteria.

Judging Criteria:

• Innovation & Creativity (20%)
  • Uniqueness of the idea compared to existing solutions
  • Creativity in applying technology to solve a problem
  • Novel features or unconventional approaches
• Technical Implementation (25%)
  • Functionality: Does the prototype work as intended?
  • Complexity: Level of technical difficulty involved
  • Optimization: Efficient use of hardware and resources
• Practicality & Feasibility (15%)
  • Real-world applicability and relevance
  • Ease of implementation in real-world scenarios
  • Cost-effectiveness and resource efficiency
• Presentation & Documentation (15%)
  • Clarity in explaining the concept, design, and working of the prototype
  • Quality of documentation (circuit diagrams, code structure, etc.)
  • Ability to answer judges' technical questions
• Teamwork & Problem-Solving (10%)
  • Collaboration and division of tasks within the team
  • Ability to troubleshoot and solve problems during the hackathon
• Aesthetics & User Experience (15%)
  • Neatness and organization of the prototype
  • User interface and ease of interaction (if applicable)
  • Overall presentation and demo quality