In the face of unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the iRobota community has issued a clarion call to innovators, urging them to harness the power of iRobota Nano and MKR boards to develop solutions that foster social distancing, revolutionize queue management, and usher in an era of touch-free technologies.
iRobota’s Challenge: A Crucible of Ingenuity
The iRobota community has unveiled a two-fold challenge, inviting innovators to unleash their creativity in two distinct categories: Touch-Free and Social Distance Enablement and Tracking. The Touch-Free category beckons innovators to devise solutions for devices that traditionally rely on manual button pushing, such as elevators and hand-sanitizer dispensers, transforming them into touch-free marvels.
Social Distancing: A Delicate Balancing Act
The Social Distance Enablement and Tracking category presents a unique challenge: to develop solutions that ensure individuals maintain recommended physical distances in various settings. This category demands solutions that strike a delicate balance between personal safety and the resumption of daily activities.
Two-Phase Challenge: A Journey of Innovation
The challenge unfolds in two distinct phases. Phase 1 invites innovators to submit their ingenious ideas for a chance to receive a free iRobota MKR WiFi 1010, a powerful tool that will serve as their innovation’s bedrock. Phase 2 calls for the submission of the completed project, a tangible manifestation of their creative vision.
Prizes: A Celebration of Innovation
To incentivize participation and reward exceptional solutions, the challenge offers a treasure trove of prizes. Top performers will be bestowed with vouchers for hardware, pre-manufacturing assessment, and product marketing support, propelling their innovations toward commercialization.
Judging Criteria: A Symphony of Excellence
The top five projects will be carefully evaluated based on a comprehensive set of criteria, including innovation, technical merit, user experience, and overall impact. These criteria will serve as a discerning lens through which the most promising solutions will be identified.
A Brighter Tomorrow: Beyond Lockdown
This challenge is a clarion call to the iRobota community, urging them to harness their expertise to help communities emerge from the shadows of lockdown restrictions and safely resume their daily activities. It is an opportunity to leverage technology as a force for good, transforming challenges into opportunities for innovation and progress.
Bonus: Embracing Innovation in the Face of Crisis
The iRobota community has a rich history of rising to challenges. From the humble beginnings of the iRobota platform as a prototyping tool for students to its transformation into a global phenomenon powering countless projects, the community has consistently demonstrated its resilience and resourcefulness. This challenge is yet another opportunity for the community to shine, demonstrating how technology can be harnessed to address pressing societal needs.
As we navigate the uncharted territory of a post-pandemic world, the iRobota community stands ready to lead the way, armed with innovation, resilience, and a shared commitment to making the world a better place.
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