INDUSTRIAL TECHATHON
RULEBOOK
ORGANIZED BY
Department of Mechatronics & Industrial Engineering
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology
INTRODUCTION
The Department of Mechatronics and Industrial
Engineering, CUET- proudly hosts The
SouthernIoT presents 𝙈𝙄𝙀 𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡
𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, a ground-breaking competition merging
robotics, automation, and intelligent systems.
This segment challenges participants to develop
hybrid industrial based hardware-software
solutions:
On-site secured competition (17th July, 2025)
Theme: Smart Solutions for real-world related Problem that
Can be Industrialized.
PRIZE MONEY
Champion: 41,000 BDT
1st Runners up: 30,000 BDT
2nd Runners up: 20,000 BDT
3rd Runners up: 10,000 BDT
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ELIGIBILITY
Eligibility: Open to all university students.
Team Composition: Each team can consist of up to 3
members (Recommended)
Cross-Institution Teams: Cross-institutional teams,
where members coming from different universities,
colleges, or schools are allowed.
Team Leadership: Each team must have a designated
leader who will be responsible for communication,
coordination, and representing the team in official
matters.
Substitution & Changes: Once a team is registered, no
substitutions of team members are allowed. Any
changes to the team composition must be approved by
the event organizers.
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PROBLEM SPECIFICATIONS
To participate in the Southern IoT presents 𝙈𝙄𝙀
𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, teams must ensure they
have the necessary skills to tackle both hardware and
software challenges related to any particular problem.
Below are the required competencies for forming a
strong team:
1.Hardware Implementation (Circuit Building &
Embedded Systems)
Basic Electronics Knowledge
Microcontroller Programming (Arduino/ESP32/RPi
Pico/ESP32 CAM):
‣ Ability to interface multiple module with a
microcontroller.
‣ Knowledge of input debouncing and handling
multiple button inputs.
‣ Ability to sensor fusion and multi sensor
integration.
*Optional but good to have skill:
Circuit Simulation (Tinkercad/Proteus):
Must know how to simulate a circuit in a software.
Add features like bluetooth/wifi.
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PROBLEM SPECIFICATIONS
2.Software skills:
i) Backend Development (Python/Node.js/Go):
‣ Ability to design a Management System with:
◦ Data Handling (receiving Data from hardware).
◦ Data Management (Data Manipulation).
ii) Database Management (SQL): (Basic level)
‣ Must write RAW SQL queries (no ORM allowed).
‣ Design a database schema for Basic Data
structure
iii) API Development:
‣ If hardware wirelessly sends data, the team
should know REST APIs.
‣ Frontend Dev
‣ Data visualization in front end
‣ Basic ML skills ( image processing, feature
extraction, object detection )
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PROBLEM SPECIFICATIONS
3.Documentation & Presentation Skills
Technical Documentation:
A well-structured report (pdf/pttx.) containing:
◦ Circuit diagram & explanation.
◦ System architecture & key algorithms.
Recorded Video (Max 5 mins):
‣ Demonstrate hardware functionality.
‣ Show software features.
‣ Explain the overall system integration.
*You can do screen-recorded and manually
recorded to demonstrate both hardware
implementation and software programs. Carries
almost 10% marks in final judgement.
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TEAM SPECIFICATIONS
Team Composition max upto 3 Members
(A team of 3 members is Recommended)
Hardware Specialist : Circuit design,
Microcontroller programming, Simulation.
Software Developer : Backend logic, Frontend,
Data visualization, ML skills
Documentation & Presenter
Technical writing, Clear communication.
Data Analytics : Generate reports from the
database and apply Machine Learning.
Wireless Communication (Bluetooth/Wi-Fi) - If
hardware sends to software wirelessly.
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JUDGING CRITERIA
Hardware - 30%
Web dashboard & Data visualization - 30%
Add-ons (Advanced skills) - 30%
Presentation, Documentation & Video - 10%
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REGISTRATION
Disclaimer:
The authority reserves the right to change any rule
at any time without prior notice.
The organizing committee has the right to disqualify
or ban any team based on violations such as:
‣ Using fake identity
‣ Plagiarism/pre-made projects.
‣ Breaking competition rules.
‣ Time violations (late submissions/presentations).
‣ Not following the player etiquette.
‣ Previous accusations or misconduct.
The decision of the judges will be final in case of
any disputes.
Registration:
Deadline: 10th July 2025 - 11:59 PM
Registration Fee: 2500 /=
Must be paid through Bkash ( send money )
Bkash no. : 01707886690
🔗 Registration Link will be found at website.
https://carnival.mierobolution.com
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SUBMISSION
The Case will be published through our
event site and will be sent through mail to
the registered teams.
The Submission form link will be sent via
email to the registered team lead.
The team must follow this process to submit
their resources:
G ithub Repo: For submitting all the
necessary files of software
demonstration(Including a README file which
describes the workflow).
Drive link: Containing pdf, simulation file,
v ideo link etc
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CONTACT
For any inquiries regarding Southern IoT presents 𝙈𝙄𝙀
𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙪𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙚𝙘𝙝 𝘾𝙖𝙧𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙖𝙡 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, feel free to reach out to our
organizing team
CONTACT INFORMATION
REGISTRATION PURPOSE
MANAS PANTHA
01838-274274
GENERAL QUERIES
[email protected]
whastapp : 01634-045422
ORGANIZED BY
Dept. of Mechatronics & Industrial Engineering
Chittagong University of Engineering and Technology
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