Announcement π
The hardware hackathon concluded with remarkable innovations developed over an intense three-day journey. The winning team impressed everyone with a solution that demonstrated strong technical expertise, thoughtful design, and clear real-world relevance.
After 72 hours of continuous building, brainstorming, and problem-solving, weβre excited to announce the winners of our Hardware Hackathon! π
π 1st Prize β Team 3β

Project: Smart fault detector


TEAM MEMBERS:
- ADWAIT MAHESH PATTAR
- PRAHADEESH NARENDRAN
- VIKRAM PRABHU
Creativity: A smart fault detector for a Mars mission autonomously monitors spacecraft systems to detect, diagnose, and respond to faults without human intervention. It ensures mission safety and reliability by taking corrective actions and reporting issues despite long communication delays. Presentation & Documentation: Download zip file
π₯ 2nd Prize β Team 18β


Project: A Mars Communication Mesh System
TEAM MEMBERS:
- SAI SREEKAR
- SHREYAS CHERUKU NARENDRAN
- VATSAL GOYAL
- YOG SURYAKANT PANJARALE
Creativity: A Mars Communication Mesh Systemβan SOS beaconing and telemetry network designed to operate during dust storms, integrating surface nodes, a ground station, and a 1U CubeSat prototype as a relay.
Presentation & Documentation: Download PDF
Youtube link: Click here
π₯ 3rd Prize β Team 4β

Project: Autonomous Growth & Resource Optimization system
TEAM MEMBERS:
- SHIVASHANKAR P
- KISHORE RAM S
- EESHWARANATH MANIMARAN
- DIVYAKRITI PRABHU UMA
Creativity: An Autonomous Growth & Resource Optimization System intelligently monitors and manages critical resources such as energy, water, and nutrients to support sustainable growth during long-duration space missions. It adapts in real time to changing conditions, maximizing efficiency while minimizing waste and human intervention. Presentation & Documentation: Download zip file
π Top 5 β Team 12β

Project: Mars Dust Storm Early Protection System
TEAM MEMBERS:
- SUDHARSHAN N
- AKSHATHA M A
- ROHIT S
Creativity: A Mars Dust Storm Early Protection System detects and predicts dust storms using environmental sensors and data analysis to provide early warnings. It enables timely protective actions for spacecraft, rovers, and habitats, reducing damage and ensuring mission continuity.
Presentation & Documentation: Download zip file
π Top 5 β Team 17β

Project: Marsy-The Mars Companion
TEAM MEMBERS:
- R LAKSHVEER RAO
- JOE DANIEL
- DARSHAN SAVALIYA
- AAKASH CHOUKSEY
Creativity: Marsy β The Mars Companion is an intelligent assist system designed to support astronauts and autonomous missions on Mars. It monitors health, environment, and system status while offering real-time guidance and alerts, enhancing safety, efficiency, and mission success.
Presentation & Documentation: Download zip file
Youtube link: Click here