HackUTD的动态

?? Hit the Trifecta with the Win at HackUTD Ripple Effect! ?? HackUTD, the largest hackathon in North America, ?had over 270 project submissions this year. We’re beyond excited to share that our team won Best Beginner Hack, being top project among 64 submissions in our track, and placing us in the top 6% of all projects in the hackathon! ?? I've participated in three hackathons so far, and I’m proud to say I've won all three! Going into HackUTD, I thought this might be the one to break my streak, especially since we hadn't tackled any MLH tracks and one of my teammates had to join at the last minute as a walk-in. But despite the challenges, I'm thrilled to share that my winning streak is still going strong! ???? ?? ?About Our Project: Our app focuses sustainability by analyzing videos of office spaces to detect, classify, and assess the condition of furniture. It highlights signs of wear and tear and provides eco-friendly repair suggestions—helping reduce costs and minimize environmental impact while offering location-based suggestions to ensure tailored, relevant solutions for users. ?? My Contribution: I worked on backend development, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to deliver a seamless user experience: - Llama: Processed video frames, detected damage, created detailed reports, and powered a chatbot for user inquiries. - Pinata: Used for secure video frame storage via IPFS, ensuring reliable data handling. - Google Maps API: Integrated to provide precise geolocation services, enabling location-based service suggestions for an enhanced and relevant user experience. ?? Check out our project demo: https://lnkd.in/g-jW96mv ?? ?Learn more about our project: https://lnkd.in/gtAhhw5k ? Gratitude & Acknowledgements A huge thank you to CBRE for providing the challenge that inspired our innovation! ?? Special thanks to: - Hayley Murphy, Arjun Balaji, and Anish Devineni—it was wonderful reconnecting with you all! - SambaNova Systems and Pinata for the powerful tools that brought our vision to life. - Zaquariah Holland for your invaluable mentorship and guidance—your support was truly crucial to our success. ?? Lastly, a heartfelt shoutout to my amazing teammates—Arshia Puri, Charumitha Yuvaraja, and Tejashree Reddi. I’m so proud to share that we were the only all-women team to win an award this year. You made this project possible! ?? This hackathon was a truly transformative experience filled with learning, growth, and innovation. Thank you so much HackUTD for organising this amazing hackathon! Here’s to more wins, sustainable solutions, and future opportunities! ???? #HackUTD #Sustainability #TechInnovation #BestBeginnerHack #WomenInTech #LlamaAI #IPFS #GoogleCloudAPI #CBRE #SambaNova #Pinata #TechCommunity #TechForGood