Announcing the Champions of the OpenCV AI Competition 2023

We’ve been following the amazing journey of the “OpenCV AI Competition 2023” on Hackster. The competition was a resounding success, pulling 177 project submissions and welcoming over 1500 developers. As a sponsor for the competition, we are glad to provide valuable coupons for the 23 winners. The anticipation culminated on December 28th when the winners were unveiled during a much-anticipated live reveal on the OpenCV livestream (watch the announcement at OpenCV Live). After much deliberation, exceptional winners emerged in two distinct award categories.

With no further ado, let’s dive into the highlight reel and spotlight six spectacular projects that not only wowed the judges but also won the hearts of the community.

1. FREISA – Four-legged Robot Ensuring Intelligent Sprinkler Automation by
   Team B-AROL-O: Gianpaolo Macario, Gianluca Teti, Pietro d’Agostino, Davide Macario, Andrea Podo, Orso Eric: The B-AROL-O Team’s epic saga continues with FREISA. It’s a four-legged robotic marvel that’s transforming the agriculture industry with its intelligent sprinkler automation.
2. OpenCV for Exoplanet Detection by Katelyn Gan: This groundbreaking project took a giant leap into the cosmos. By harnessing OpenCV, this proof-of-concept demonstrates how we can detect the subtle radial velocities of stars, bringing us one step closer to finding our Earth 2.0.
3. IC4U – Robot Guide Dog for the Visually Impaired by selinoid: IC4U is reimagining mobility aids for the visually impaired. This robotic guide dog harnesses the power of AI and machine learning to offer the same assistance and companionship of a real guide dog.

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In particular, we’d like to shine a spotlight on “Rescue Bot,” a groundbreaking innovation by Muhammed Zain, Vishnuraj A, which truly encapsulates the spirit of resilience. This autonomous rover has been meticulously engineered to navigate through the challenging terrains of disaster-stricken areas, with the noble mission of locating survivors and enhancing disaster relief efforts. What’s especially gratifying for us at Seeed is seeing our hardware in action within this project. The creators integrated the Grove series sensors and the Wio Terminal into their design, showcasing the real-world impact our products can have in critical situations. It is incredibly rewarding to witness community members utilize our sensors and technology, contributing their ingenuity to the community and completing a full circle of innovation and practical application.

In closing, our hats off to all the winners of the OpenCV AI competition! Your innovative contributions not only showcase extreme talent but also fuel the vibrant and ever-growing spirit of creativity in our community. Your efforts have solidified that our investment in innovation is indeed making waves!

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