element14 just kicked off a new smart transport design challenge for engineers, makers, and tech enthusiasts who want to shape the future of electric and intelligent vehicles.
Build a working prototype of a smart electric vehicle or an intelligent system for next-gen transportation. Think real-world problems like obstacle avoidance, battery optimization, vehicle safety, and system efficiency.
Five selected challengers of Smart Transport Design Challenge will get a free kit of components to help them design and build their prototype or test rig.
But there’s a catch, you’ll need to document your build process through blog posts and share your final results. Submissions will be judged on creativity, technical execution, and how innovatively you use the components.
Project ideas on the table include:
- Prototype electric vehicles
- Automated or auto-charging EV parking systems
- Battery management and diagnostic systems
- Speed monitoring solutions
- EV safety and redundancy systems
- Traffic management solutions
- Sensor and perception systems
- Navigation and obstacle avoidance systems
If you’re applying, check out the example application on the challenge page, it’ll help you nail your submission.
The prizes are serious:
- 1st place:Smart electric scooter, smart LED bike helmet, and a bionic dog robot
- 2nd place:Bionic dog robot
- 3rd place:Off-road unmanned ground vehicle robot
- All finishers:400A AC/DC Clamp Meter
This is your chance to build something real, showcase your skills, and compete alongside some of the best makers out there.
Leadership Comment
“Smart transportation is evolving quickly, and hands-on experimentation plays a critical role in turning ideas into practical solutions,” said Andreea Teodorescu, Global Director of Product Marketing and element14 Community. “This challenge empowers community members to explore emerging vehicle technologies while sharing knowledge and inspiring innovation across the engineering community.”
Applications are open now through 7 June. Selected participants will have until 16 August to complete and submit their projects.
To Know More And To Register: CLICK HERE
