Intel Announces Innovation for 2023 at the oneAPI Hackathon Organised by Hack2skill
Intel, a global leader in technology
innovation, recently unveiled groundbreaking advancements for the year 2023 at
the Intel® oneAPI Hackathon held
recently. The prestigious event took place at the Golden Jubilee Hall in the
Department of Electrical Communication and Engineering, IISc Bangalore, and was
organized by Hack2skill. With a focus on showcasing the immense potential of
heterogeneous computing, the hackathon achieved a significant milestone in
pushing the boundaries of technology.
The hackathon brought together exceptional talent and focused
on leveraging Intel®'s AI Analytics Toolkit and SYCL/DPC++ Libraries to address
real-world challenges. The participants showcased exceptional creativity and
technical expertise, developing solutions that highlighted the potential of
these tools to revolutionise the HealthTech, EdTech, and Automotive industries.
They explored innovative solutions in diverse areas, including object detection
for autonomous vehicles, medical image processing, and open innovation in
education. The event concluded with remarkable prototypes and groundbreaking
innovations that demonstrated the immense capabilities of heterogeneous
computing.
Team c5ailabs, led by their Team Lead Rohit Sroch, secured
the first place with their outstanding prototype for the problem statement
"Open Innovation In Education". Their solution showcased the
transformative power of technology in addressing the challenges faced by the
education sector.
Claiming the second-place position was Team Momentum, led by
their Team Lead Sudarshan Bandyopadhyay, who presented an exceptional solution
for the problem statement "Object Detection For Autonomous Vehicles".
Their innovative approach demonstrated the potential of heterogeneous computing
in enhancing the safety and efficiency of autonomous vehicles.
Team Benaam, a group of Masters Students from Vellore
Institute of Technology (VIT), Vellore, and Team Phoenix 13, consisting of two
masters students from GLA Solutions, with a professional mentor from Galaxy
Software Solutions, secured the third position. Their interdisciplinary
collaboration and dedication resulted in innovative solutions based on the
problem statements "Open Innovation In Education" and "Object
Detection For Autonomous Vehicles", respectively.
Kavita Aroor, Developer Marketing Lead APJ, at Intel and one of the
esteemed jury members, mentioned that the hackathon stands as a testament to
the immense talent and innovation existing in the country in Heterogeneous Computing.
Samkit Sharma, Director of Hack2skill, expressed his delight at the cutting-edge prototypes and
solutions developed during the hackathon. He stated, "The Intel® oneAPI
Hackathon has ushered in a new wave of
innovation and collaboration, positioning heterogeneous computing as a
transformative force in the tech industry. We are proud to have executed this
successful hackathon in partnership with Intel®, showcasing the remarkable
capabilities of the participating teams."
The event not only celebrated the achievements of the
participating teams but also underscored Intel®'s commitment to fostering
innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving. The prototypes and solutions
created during the hackathon serve as a testament to the immense potential of
Intel®'s AI Analytics Toolkit and SYCL/DPC++ Libraries in shaping the future of
technology.
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