When: April 9-30, 2024, every tuesday at 5:00 p.m.
Where? Open Ocean Lab, Alter Hafen Süd, 18069 Rostock
We'll be meeting every Tuesday from April 9 to 23 at 5 p.m. in the Ocean Open Lab and are looking forward to three days of unbridled creativity and smoking heads.
We will be tinkering, building, sawing, laser cutting, drilling, gluing, soldering, printing, but also playing, chatting, eating and hanging out.
As part of the Ocean Technology Campus project OTC-Base, a modular, marine technology carrier system consisting of a lander and a buoy is currently being developed. The main task of this system is to provide a framework for various oceanographic sensors. The recorded measurement data should not only be made available to the main user, but also to civil society. In order to achieve this in an appealing way, a visual preparation of the measurement data and its presentation in a graphical user interface (e.g. Grafana) is required.
A particular challenge lies in the modularity of the system: different sensors can be used depending on the application scenario. The graphical user interface must therefore be as modular as possible in order to display the measurement data clearly depending on the intended use. In addition, it must be ensured that the measurement data from the individual sensors is already processed in an understandable form for the end user.
Within the scope of the Ocean Technology Campus project OTC-Base, a modular marine equipment carrier system comprising a lander and a buoy is presently under development. The primary focus of this challenge centers around the buoy component. Besides providing ample space to accommodate oceanographic sensors, the primary focus of the buoy serves the crucial function of facilitating communication between the lander and an onshore facility via cellular network or satellite connection.
In anticipation of severe storm events or potential collisions with recreational shipping, there exists the risk of disconnection between the buoy and the lander or its mooring, respectively. Consequently, several emergency mechanisms must be integrated into the system. At this stage of development, the implementation of a backup battery is planned to ensure the transmission of emergency messages for a limited duration. However, a visual indicator for simplifying recovery missions remains absent.
To address this need, a comprehensive system integrating luminous beacons capable of emitting intense light to signal emergencies using internationally standardized blinking patterns, in conjunction with a sophisticated radar reflector, must be engineered. Notably, this system must possess the capability to autonomously identify emergency situations and promptly activate the requisite emergency functionalities.
Given the critical nature of maritime safety, adherence to international maritime laws and regulations is paramount in the design and implementation of this system. Therefore, significant attention to detail and rigorous adherence to established maritime standards are imperative throughout the development process.
Challenge: Develop a standalone AI-based anomaly detection solution that works effectively on large data sets of ship sensors. This solution should later be compatible with the NautiTronix pro system for digital ship inspection and ship efficiency, but for the hackathon you can implement it separately. Use our system of provided virtual machines to run your experiments and get all data and results directly.
Objective of the project: NautiTronix UG aims to integrate your AI solution into their system as a basis for the upcoming product development. Your AI should be able to detect and report unexpected and previously unknown anomalies in real time. This is crucial to warn operators of maritime systems of potential errors and irregularities.
Your approach: Show your creativity and experiment with different algorithms and methods to identify anomalies in the data provided. Explore innovative approaches in machine learning, pattern recognition and predictive analytics. Consider how your solution could ultimately be integrated into the NautiTronix pro software platform, even if it is initially implemented separately.
Technical details: Each participant can run the virtual machines on their own computer, we provide the required computing power. The datasets will be provided in advance to enable a seamless execution of the experiment. Your solution should handle these large datasets efficiently and have potential for later integration into the NautiTronix system.
Aim of the challenge: This project aims to strengthen the innovative power of the maritime industry. The best solution has the potential to revolutionize the maritime industry by improving the reliability, safety and efficiency of maritime systems through advanced AI-driven anomaly detection.
Criteria for success: Judged on innovation, efficiency, potential for future integration into existing systems, accuracy of anomaly detection and impact on the maritime industry. Show us how your solution can have a future impact on maritime safety and operational efficiency!
The connection to water is part of Rostock's identity.
Water connects, is the basis of life and quality of life.
This potential with a view of the city harbor and the entire course of the Warnow must be smartly promoted.
Supplementing existing and future plans for the development of the city harbor and the banks of the Warnow with digital infrastructure for small-scale cultural or tourist offers. Augmented reality can be used, for example, to allow citizens and tourists to experience the historical, present and future development of the Warnow riverbank (especially on the historically relevant Primelberg). In collaboration with research and science, a system of environmental sensors is being created in and along the Warnow. Digital dashboards inform about the state of the ecosystem.
Then register here. You can decide directly for one of the challenges or leave the decision open and decide at the beginning of the hackathon.
We look forward to seeing you!
FAQ:
What is a hackathon?
Although the name might suggest it, our hackathon does not involve hacking or coding. In fact, there is very little work on the computer.
Instead, we tinker with technical devices. And when do people get together to tinker? Imagine three days in which you can tinker around with state-of-the-art technology with friends, acquaintances and interested parties in our Ocean Open Lab with all our tools.
There is no pressure to perform and no grades. Instead, the focus is on having fun in a relaxed atmosphere.
Who can take part?
Anyone! Students, school pupils, entrepreneurs, employees, citizens and pensioners. There are no restrictions in terms of age, education or skills.
What skills do you need?
None! We have experts on site who will demonstrate and teach you how to use professional tools. Anyone can tinker, glue and cut to their heart's content. In the end, the focus is on having fun doing handicrafts. An affinity for computers is not necessary.
Do I need to bring tools or materials?
No! We provide all the tools and materials on site. We even provide food and drinks!
What is the goal?
The challenges provide the framework within which we operate. However, the aim is to bring people together and teach skills.
