Kumaraguru
Open Intra Ideathon'25
Where Ideas Ignite Innovation!
A platform for aspiring innovators to showcase their creativity and problem-solving skills.
About Ideathon
Event Details
- Date: 25.02.2025 - 26.02.2025
- Duration: 32 hours
- Team Size: 3-4
- Venue: MGate
The Ideathon is a collaborative event where participants come together to identify real-world challenges and develop innovative solutions within 32 hours. Teams research, refine, and present their ideas to a panel of jurors, whose decision is final. This initiative aims to create meaningful solutions that contribute to a better future.
Mode of event:
Round 1
Online Selection Process: Review the scenario outlined below. Select the ones that align with your area of interest, answer the provided question in the designated PPT template and submit your response.Submission Deadline : 23.02.2025Shortlist Announcement : 24.02.2025
Round 2
In person Ideathon : Participants will be given a on the spot theme. They must identify a relevant problem statement, validate it, and propose a feasible solution.Date : 25th February 9 AM to 26th February 4 PM
Scenarios
Scenario-1: The Future of Automotive Mobility: A Textile Revolution
In the year 2040, the automotive industry is no longer just about engines and electronics—it's about intelligent, sustainable textiles that redefine mobility. Advanced nanofiber fabrics, self-healing upholstery, and energy-generating materials have turned car interiors into dynamic, interactive spaces. For example: Sarah, a mobility designer at TexaMotive Innovations, is leading a project that integrates smart textiles into autonomous vehicles. These textiles are embedded with micro-sensors that monitor passengers' vitals, adjust climate control, and even change color based on mood. The seats are made of self-repairing biofabric that regenerates minor tears overnight. Meanwhile, a new generation of solar-absorbing fabric covers the car's exterior, supplementing electric power with harvested sunlight. Traffic congestion is eased by ultra-lightweight textile composites that reduce vehicle weight without compromising safety. This textile revolution is transforming automotive mobility, making vehicles smarter, lighter, and more sustainable. With innovations like energy-harvesting fabrics and self-healing materials, the future of transportation is not just efficient but seamlessly adaptive to human needs.
Scenario-2: Racing Blind - The Cost of Missing Real-Time Digital Twin Technology
A Formula 1 team is preparing for a race at a circuit with unpredictable weather. Despite using traditional methods like wind tunnel testing and past race data, they face difficulties predicting how their car will react to sudden rain during the race. The car's aerodynamics are optimized for dry conditions, but the team cannot accurately adjust the setup in real-time as the weather shifts. During practice, the track begins to dampen, and the car struggles with oversteering and rapid tire wear. The engineers adjust tire pressure and suspension, but the changes don't deliver the expected improvements. Without a seamless digital twin to simulate the car's behavior in real-time, the team is left guessing, unable to optimize aerodynamics or fuel strategy in response to the changing conditions. Rival teams with more advanced simulation tools make quicker, more precise adjustments, allowing them to stay competitive. The lack of a real-time digital twin ultimately hampers the team's performance, resulting in slower lap times and inefficient fuel use.
Scenario-3: Power Surge and System Malfunction in Electric Vehicle Production
In an electric vehicle manufacturing facility, a central control unit oversees the operation of all critical components, including the battery system, electric motor, driver-assistance features, and in-car entertainment. This unit ensures that power is evenly distributed across the vehicle's systems and that data flows smoothly between the various components. During a routine test of a new EV model, a malfunction occurs in the power distribution system, causing a surge that disrupts communication between the vehicle's motor controller and the central processing unit. This results in the electric motor failing to respond correctly, causing unintended acceleration and delayed braking. At the same time, the vehicle's safety sensors, responsible for detecting nearby objects and assisting with lane-keeping, begin to misinterpret data, causing delayed reactions and reducing the effectiveness of these safety features. The infotainment system also freezes due to the disruption, preventing users from accessing navigation, media, and other in-vehicle controls. Several vehicles with these issues pass quality control checks and are shipped out to customers, leading to complaints about performance inconsistencies, unresponsive safety features, and unreliable entertainment systems. Upon investigation, the issue is traced back to a malfunction in the central control unit, which failed to properly regulate the flow of power and data to the various components. This scenario highlights the critical need for a well-integrated system that manages both power distribution and data processing to ensure the safe and efficient operation of all vehicle features.
Scenario-4: Vehicle Instability at High Speeds Due to engineering Failures
A high-performance sports car begins to experience instability at high speeds, making it difficult for the driver to maintain control. This issue arises from the failure of vechical systems. As the car accelerates, the suspension system, designed to maintain balance and provide traction, becomes inadequate for the dynamic forces at high velocities, leading to an uncontrollable shift in the vehicle's center of gravity. The steering system, which is partially electronically controlled through mechatronic actuators, fails to react as expected, causing delayed or inconsistent responses to driver input. The adaptive suspension does not adjust properly to the road surface, leading to excessive body roll or understeer, and the aerodynamic control systems malfunction, causing aerodynamic forces to become uneven and further destabilize the vehicle. This scenario highlights the critical need for robust integration in all clusters to maintain vehicle stability, optimize performance, and ensure safe handling in high-speed conditions.
Scenario-5: Biotechnology Integration in the Mobility Industry for a Sustainable Future
The mobility industry is shifting towards sustainability, and biotechnology is playing a crucial role. Traditional mobility manufacturing relies heavily on metals, plastics, and fossil fuels, leading to high carbon emissions and waste accumulation. To address these challenges, bio-based materials are replacing conventional mobility components. Plant-derived polymers, bacterial cellulose, and mycelium-based foams are being used in vehicle interiors and lightweight body panels. Biotechnology is also transforming tire and brake pad production. Microbial rubber and bio-ceramic brake pads are providing sustainable alternatives to traditional materials. In addition, biotechnology is revolutionizing fuel and energy solutions. Bioethanol, biodiesel, and hydrogen production through microbial electrolysis are offering cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels. Biotechnology is also optimizing lubricants and coolants, leading to improved engine efficiency and longevity. End-of-life mobility management has been transformed through biodegradable components, enzymatic recycling, and microbial bioremediation. The future of mobility is becoming lighter, more efficient, and environmentally responsible. By embracing bio-based materials, fuels, and recycling strategies, the mobility industry is proving that sustainability and high-performance engineering can coexist.
Scenario-6: Circular Economy in Mobility Industrial Infrastructure Development
As urbanization and mobility demand grow, traditional linear approaches to mobility manufacturing and industrial infrastructure development result in excessive material consumption, waste generation, and high maintenance costs. Without smart technologies like digital twins and predictive analytics, manufacturers and civil engineers struggle to optimize resource utilization, leading to inefficient mobility performance, rapid industrial infrastructure deterioration, and environmental challenges. To transition towards a sustainable future, the integration of circular economy principles in both mobility production and industrial infrastructure development is essential. Advanced materials such as recyclable composites, self-healing concrete, and permeable pavements can enhance the lifespan of roads, bridges, and parking structures while reducing environmental impact. AI-driven simulations and real-time monitoring of mobility-road interactions can optimize maintenance schedules, minimize wear and tear, and improve overall transportation efficiency. Furthermore, adopting closed-loop recycling systems in manufacturing plants, modular construction techniques for transportation hubs, and smart charging industrial infrastructure for electric mobility can significantly reduce resource depletion. By designing industrial infrastructure that supports sustainable mobility—such as adaptive road networks, energy-efficient transit stations, and urban logistics hubs—the future of transportation can be both resilient and environmentally responsible.
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