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Hans India
17-05-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Grade IX students develop smart pothole detection system at Social Hackathon 2025
Bengaluru: CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT), Bengaluru, set the stage for The Social Hackathon 2025, a national-level, 24-hour offline hackathon aimed at driving technology-led social innovation. Out of 480 registered teams from across India, 95 teams were shortlisted to showcase their projects before an expert panel. Among these, 23 hardware and 72 software projects made it to the final round. Participants hailed from premier institutions including CMR University, NPS, SRM Chennai, NIT Raipur, VIT, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Anna University, BML Munjal University, Mohan Babu University, and RVCE, among others. V Ramprasad, Co-founder of Friends of Lakes, inaugurated the hackathon and, along with his team, judged the projects and selected the winners. In the software category, Team Null Pointers won first place, while in the hardware category, Team Bugs bagged the top prize. The projects were developed under socially relevant themes such as Urban Planning, IndiaStack-based Innovation, Health and Inclusivity, Education, Agriculture, and Sustainable AI. A notable project was the Smart Pothole Avoidance System; speaking about their work, Joshith Talakoti and Dhruv Ranjan of Grades 9 and 10 from National Public School said, 'We aim to use this software to save millions of lives on roads and aid in city planning.' Other remarkable projects included a foetal monitor, a proactive animal monitoring system, Medibridge, a software to communicate with differently-abled individuals, a remote patient health monitor, a mine safety device to predict cave-ins, earthquakes, and gas leakages, and many more. Addressing the students at the event, Chairman of the CMR Group of Institutions and former Member of Parliament (Rajya Sabha), IPS (Retd.), Dr. KC Ramamurthy said, 'The ultimate purpose of innovation is to benefit society. Any project that requires assistance, be it financial, technical, or mentorship, CMRIT is always ready to step in and help. We've seen solutions addressing agriculture, social welfare, and a wide range of socially relevant issues. It's this diversity of thought that will drive long-term, meaningful development.' The event was also attended by dignitaries including Dr. Sanjay Jain, Principal of CMRIT; Dr. B Narasimha Murthy, Vice Principal; Dr. Sharmila KP, Coordinator of the Social Hackathon; along with Dean and Heads of Departments.
Hans India
30-04-2025
- Science
- Hans India
Innovative projects, future leaders shine at sustainability meet
Bengaluru: CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT), Bengaluru successfully hosted 'Techno-Meet on Sustainability 2025,' an inspiring exhibition that showcased about 50 innovative projects developed by students and faculty members, celebrating the spirit of creativity, technical excellence, and sustainability goals. The event was inaugurated by Ramamurthy, Provost of CMR University and Founder of Ekya Schools and by K Chandrashekar, Finance Advisor to the CMR Group. During the event, four innovative products — Smart Socket (by the stat-up Neuinn), Germination Kit (by the start-up Tiny Shootz), Light Board (by the start-up U-Shiksha), and the AI-powered Mentoring Tool - Sanghathi were officially launched, to meet the needs of smart living, urban farming, education, and mentoring, respectively. The exhibition attracted students from various schools and colleges who engaged enthusiastically with the innovators, gaining insights into the real-world applications of emerging technologies. Some of the key projects included an Artificial Intelligence-Enhanced Portable ECG Monitor for real-time heart analysis, EcoFilament — a solution transforming PET waste into sustainable 3D printing filament, a Gesture-Controlled Robot for military applications, an Oil Spill Detection System using satellite imagery, Fake News Detection using NLP techniques, and an AI Model for feature extraction from drone orthophotos. A standout project developed by final-year students Girish C, Bhuvan Chandrashekar, Lalith Aditya R, and Mr. Ujwal Reddy, featured an IoT-enabled system that directly recycles PET waste into eco-friendly 3D printing filament, reducing energy consumption by approximately 30% and promoting a sustainable circular at the event, Ramamurthy emphasised, 'At CMR Group of Institutions, we are committed to shaping the future of our students, nurturing them to become the leaders of tomorrow. With a strong focus on technology and innovation, we ensure they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving world.' The event was also attended by dignitaries including Dr. Sanjay Jain, Principal of CMRIT, Dr. B Narasimha Murthy, Vice Principal, along with Dean and Heads of Departments, who interacted with participants and encouraged their pursuit of top industry leaders also graced the occasion and interacted with the students.
