Here are the winners of the 3rd edition of the Student Developer Contest
On September 19th, 2024, Manchester Metropolitan University hosted an exciting live project presentation, showcasing the work of talented students from three European SSUP universities. This year, 17 students formed 7 teams, resulting in an engaging competition among three outstanding finalists: MiHand from The University of Liverpool, Hozonsuru from ETH Zurich, and BreathKnow, also from The University of Liverpool.
More than just a competition, this event was a networking opportunity, as finalists shared their ideas and engaged with the audience. After the live demos, the winners were announced:
First place: MiHand- Intelligent Robotic Hand System by Andy Su, Cavan Robinson, and Eusebiu Moldovan
MiHand is a robotic hand system that uses the Sony Spresense kit for real-time gesture recognition. Powered by a Convolutional Neural Network (CNN), it recognizes gestures like "rock," "paper," and "scissors" with high accuracy, allowing it to replicate these motions. A high-resolution camera captures images at 96x96 pixels, and the system utilizes Edge Impulse and MobileNetV2 for efficient gesture classification. This recognition is translated into commands for the servo motors, enabling fluid, responsive control that connects human gestures to robotic actions.
Second place: Hozonsuru- Smart City Monitoring, by Eike Himstedt and Marius Siebenaller
Hozonsuru is a smart city monitoring system designed to enhance urban living by tracking key factors like air quality, traffic, and energy usage. Integrating real-time data from various sensors provides city planners with actionable insights to improve sustainability and the overall quality of life for residents. With its advanced analytics, Hozonsuru turns complex data into practical tools for smarter urban management, making it an invaluable resource for future city planning.
Third place: BreathKnow- Contactless Breathing Sound Detection by Yuanying Qu and Minzhang Liu
BreathKnow takes an innovative approach to respiratory health monitoring with its contactless system, powered by the Sony Spresense kit. Its specialized microphone array captures directional breathing sounds while reducing background noise, enabling precise analysis of breathing patterns. With advanced signal processing and a streamlined CNN model, BreathKnow delivers 100% accuracy in identifying breathing sounds. It is a non-invasive, real-time monitoring solution that offers potential for sleep studies and healthcare assessments.
The project's live presentation at Metropolitan Manchester University showcased the creativity and technical skills of the participating students, along with the potential of Sony Spresense in solving real-world problems.
The third edition of the Student Developer Contest was organized by ETH Zurich, the University of Liverpool, and Manchester Metropolitan University, in partnership with Sony’s Sensing Solutions Collaboration University Program (SSUP). SSUP, a global initiative by Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation, fosters collaboration with university research groups, supporting projects through funding and hardware.
Congratulations to the winners and all who participated, and here´s to an exciting future that's full of opportunities in the field of technology and sensing solutions.
