Challenges

Challenges are optional or required tracks that include specific criteria or resources for eligibility. They help guide participants toward specific technologies or applications.

Hardware Challenge Examples

• Wearable Tech - textiles, health monitoring

• Assistive Devices - smart devices, accessible living, fall detection

• IoT and Automation - smart automation

• Efficient fabrication/design - minimal material use, compact housings

• Using specialized hardware - integrating sponsored components, using new/recent hardware When defining challenges, encourage teams to use modular mounting solutions to keep components secure and organized. It may help improve the durability of a project, which is often tested when projects need to be moved for judging/expo.