The challenge encourages participants to create a prototype of a smart home or healthcare system designed to make people or households happier and healthier. Projects can address physical or mental health needs or introduce smart solutions that simplify daily life at home.
The five selected participants will receive a free kit of components to help them design and build their prototype. Participants will document the creation process through blog posts and share their results on the element14 community platform. Proposals will be evaluated based on creativity, technical execution, and innovative use of the provided components.
“Smart home and healthcare technologies can transform how we live and care for one another,” says Andreea Teodorescu, Global Director of Product Marketing and element14 Community. “This challenge encourages our global community to apply its creativity and engineering expertise to develop practical solutions that improve well-being, independence, and quality of life.”.
Examples of smart home and healthcare project concepts include, but are not limited to, open-source health monitoring systems, sports performance tracking tools, safety and well-being solutions for the elderly, automated medication management devices, therapeutic platforms that support mental health, and interactive monitoring or support tools for children.
The first-place winner will receive a prize package, including a Google Pixel Watch and a Philips Hue outdoor camera. The second-place winner will receive a Google Pixel Watch and a blood pressure monitor, while the third-place winner will receive a blood pressure monitor. All participants who complete the challenge will also receive a pulse oximeter.
Applications are open until August 16.Selected participants will have until October 18 to complete and submit their projects.
