Results

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, we’re excited to announce the winners of our Hardware Hackathon! 🚀

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

Project: A Mars Communication Mesh System

TEAM MEMBERS:

• SAI SREEKAR

• SHREYAS CHERUKU NARENDRAN

• VATSAL GOYAL

• YOG SURYAKANT PANJARALE

Creativity: A Mars Communication Mesh System—an 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

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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

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

Project: Marsy-The Mars Companion

TEAM MEMBERS:

• R LAKSHVEER RAO

• JOE DANIEL

• DARSHAN SAVALIYA

• AAKASH CHOUKSEY

Creativity: Marsy – 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