element14, part of the Avnet Community, has introduced a new Smart Transport Design Challenge inviting engineers, makers, and tech enthusiasts to develop innovative prototypes for the future of electric and intelligent mobility.
Participants are encouraged to design and build a smart electric vehicle or an advanced transportation system that addresses real-world challenges such as obstacle detection, battery efficiency, vehicle safety, and overall system performance.
Five selected entrants will receive a complimentary kit of components to help develop their prototype or testing setup. Participants are required to document their development journey through blog posts and submit their final projects. Entries will be judged on creativity, technical implementation, and innovative use of the provided components.
“Smart transportation is evolving quickly, and hands-on experimentation plays a critical role in turning ideas into practical solutions,” said Andreea Teodorescu, Global Director of Product Marketing and element14 Community. “This challenge empowers community members to explore emerging vehicle technologies while sharing knowledge and inspiring innovation across the engineering community.”
Example smart transport project concepts include, but are not limited to:
- Prototype electric vehicles
- Automated or auto-charging EV parking systems
- Battery management and diagnostic systems
- Speed monitoring solutions
- EV safety and redundancy systems
- Traffic management solutions
- Sensor and perception systems
- Navigation and obstacle avoidance systems
Applicants are encouraged to review the example application available on the challenge page to assist with the submission process.
The first-place winner will receive a smart electric scooter, a smart LED bike helmet and a bionic dog robot. Second place will receive a bionic dog robot, and third place will be awarded an off-road unmanned ground vehicle robot. All participants who successfully complete the challenge will also receive a 400A AC/DC Clamp Meter.
Applications are open now through 7 June. Selected participants will have until 16 August to complete and submit their projects.
