Chandigarh University Tech Invent 2018 Hackathon, Acrobatic Flyers Competition

Organisation : Chandigarh University
Competition Name : Tech Invent 2018 Hackathon, Acrobatic Flyers Competition
Fest Date : 26th MARCH – 27th MARCH, 2018
Website : https://www.cuchd.in/

Chandigarh University Tech Invent

Inspired from the quote by the Father of Engineering – Sir M. Visvesvarayya, engineers are committed to modestly empower society with better technology for a sustainable world.

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It is well known that all the theories and formulae boil down to one of the most crucial things in engineering – Application. Ideas form the basis of an occasion which leads the engineering student to imagine, work and invent new technology – thus we name our Technical Fest as TECH–INVENT.

TECH–INVENT is an annual congregation of engineering, science and technology students, organizing events for the curious minds willing to contribute dynamically in the advancement of science and technology for the betterment of mankind. The environment is electric, the level of enthusiasm thunderous and the resulting ideas incredible!

The event organized and managed by students entails Theme-based Competitions inspired from social needs (like smart vehicle of tomorrow, agriculture supply chain management, rural drinking water scheme, green fridge and many more), precisely planned technical competitions, intellectual guest lectures, modern themed workshops and presence of prominent speakers making Tech-invent a hard to miss event.

Tech-invent also sees itself as a socially responsible entity, encouraging and undertaking various humanitarian causes every year.

Hackathon

We, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Apex Institute of Technology, Chandigarh University firmly believes that, Industry Academia Relations always bring the fruitful result for the students in terms of understanding the real world scenario and the work culture of various organizations.

Chandigarh University is going to organize a Two-days Technical National Level Hackathon under the flagship of Chandigarh University – National Technical Fest with an expected participation of more than 300-400 students on a national scale. The platform used will be provided by UNISYS and HackerEarth.

The Hackathon will comprise of various technical challenges that will be related to Computer Science and innovative technology trends like Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of things and thereby to formulate and solve socially existing problem using technology.

Team Specification 40 teams with 3-4 members per team
The Hackathon is divided into two stages:
1. Idea Phase
2. Hackathon

Idea Phase :
In the Idea Phase there is NO restriction on number of teams for participation. The themes will be provided once the team gets itself registered. In this phase the teams are going to submit their best ideas on an online portal provided by Hacker Earth. Once the ideas are submitted the top 40 teams across India are shortlisted for the final round of hackathon. This round takes place in Chandigarh University.

Hackathon :
In this final phase, those 40 teams will work on the ideas that they have submitted during the Idea Phase. They will be provided with all the necessary resources for the making their idea a reality. The judges will visit the teams during the event and assist them on the go. Then the top 3 teams will be awarded with prizes once their final product is developed and the judges have shortlisted them according to their presentation.

Hackathon Specifications

** Hostel Accommodation
** Finances: Prizes worth 100k
** Online Registration for the participants
** Communications: Email, Print Media, Telecommunication
** Outreach -National
** Fundraising: University Level

Selection Criteria

** Based on the credibility, value, idea and the problem formulation.
** Top 10 solutions for each problem statement will be selected to compete on the onsite round.
** Abstract format needed before the Last Date
** Judges decision will be the final decision
** Results will be declared for the first round on the college fest’s side.
** Transparent, Unbiased, Responsive, flexible, engaged jugements.
** Results once declared would be unchallengeable and all the conflicting issues would be judged by Hon’ble Dignitaries.

Acrobatic Flyers

The competition requires the participants to design, fabricate and fly a MultiRotor Drone to perform a set of maneuvers. The team with the maximum number of points and who qualify all the eligibility criteria, will be declared as winners.

Model Specifications

** The maximum dimension of the vehicle (excluding the propellers) should be lesser than 50cm and greater than 25cm.
** Metal Propellers are not allowed.
** Any material can be used for construction.
** Arduino and other boards can be directly used. You may or may not use pre-programmed boards.
** Exchanging of models is strictly not allowed. Each team must have its own model.
** Throughout the event, in all the attempts only one model must be used.
** Propeller diameter should not be greater than 10 inch.
** Battery weight should not be more than 400gm.
** Only electrical motors are allowed. The use of IC engines or any other means of providing thrust is prohibited.

Team structure

** There can be a maximum of 5 members and a minimum of 1 member in a team.
** Members of a team may be from the same institution or from a different institution.
** Any number of teams can participate from one institution.
** Each team must have a drone pilot, who would be flying the drone.
** Only students can participate. Professionals are not allowed.
** A team member can’t be a part of more than one team.

General Guidelines

** The use of 2.4 GHz radio is required for all aircraft competing in the competition. If the participants want to use any other frequency, they will have to inform the organizers in advance.
** A limited number of 2.4 GHz radios will be available with the organizers for use by the teams. Teams who do not have access to radios can inform the organizers in advance to request use of these radios.
** Receivers installed in the aircraft have to be in ‘receiver mode only’.
** All the systems (Servos, motor, etc.) will be checked by organizers for functionality before the competition. If found not working, teams will be dismissed from the competition.
** Pilot can position himself at any point in the arena to fly the aircraft during the rounds.
** Metal propellers are not allowed.
** The models can have powered take-off with a landing gear or can be launched manually by a person standing at ground level.
** Plane should be built from scratch and not purchased models.
** A team member can’t be a part of more than one team.
** Teams can participate in more than one zonal event if they are not qualified for the finals already.
** Teams that claimed reimbursement in one zonal event cannot claim in any other zonal event in case they are participating in more than one zonal event.
** New members cannot be added to the teams who have been selected at Zonals to reach the Final Round.
** Bring your college/student I-Card at the time of competition.
** Any of the above-mentioned rules, if found violated, teams would not be allowed to participate in the competition.