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Build A Bot 2 SR

Build-A-Bot 2.0 is a competition focused on designing a low-cost 3D scanner using accessible components. Participants must create a functional prototype that accurately scans objects and includes an intuitive user interface, with additional points for exporting the scan as an STL file. The event consists of two rounds: a design report submission followed by a 24-hour hackathon for shortlisted teams to build and present their prototypes.

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Build A Bot 2 SR

Build-A-Bot 2.0 is a competition focused on designing a low-cost 3D scanner using accessible components. Participants must create a functional prototype that accurately scans objects and includes an intuitive user interface, with additional points for exporting the scan as an STL file. The event consists of two rounds: a design report submission followed by a 24-hour hackathon for shortlisted teams to build and present their prototypes.

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Build-A-Bot 2.

0 (Senior Problem Statement)


Organized by Parsec 5.0

Overview
3D scanning technology plays a vital role in capturing the physical dimensions and geometry of
real-world objects for digital processing. Its applications span across industries like manufac-
turing, healthcare, construction, gaming, and cultural preservation, enabling precise replication,
analysis, and innovation. Existing systems are often expensive or require complex setups, making
them inaccessible for everyday users or niche tasks. A 3D scanner using accessible components
like ToF sensors and stepper motors offers an affordable, DIY solution for prototyping, reverse
engineering, augmented reality (AR), or 3D printing.

Problem Statement
Participants are tasked with designing and implementing a low-cost, functional 3D scanner
system

• Accurate reconstruction of a 3D object.

• The 3D scanner should be able to scan an object of minimum dimension of 69mm * 60mm
* 100mm.

• For the intents of the competition, the top and bottom faces of the object need not be
scanned, but if scanning of faces is achieved, the team will be given a bonus.

• An interactive and intuitive user interface that allows a user to view the 3D object.

• Bonus: Export the scanned 3D image as an STL object.

Event Details
The Buildathon will be conducted in two stages. The first round is a design round in which
teams will be shortlisted (based on an expression of interest), followed by a 24-hour hackathon
on the day of the tech fest. The teams are then required to give a presentation and evaluation
of the prototype built by the team. Please note that a maximum of 10 teams would be selected
for the hackathon round.

• Round 1: A report is required to be submitted by the participating teams, detailing their


approach to the problem statement. This round holds a weightage of 20% of the final
score. This should include:

– Design Files
– Circuit Schematic
– Pseudo Code for the Algorithm

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• Round 2: The teams shortlisted based on the report will assemble at the campus, where
they will be provided with the parts to assemble their prototype and code the sensor.
– The hackathon will last for 24 hours.
– The part list and the evaluation criteria are provided in the following sections.

Guidelines
1. Each team may consist of 3-4 members. Exceptions shall be based on decisions made by
the organizing committee.
2. Teams will be provided with basic tools required to make the prototype but are allowed
to bring their own tools.
3. Teams are not allowed to use parts made before the competition; doing so will attract a
penalty.
4. Teams must work in their allotted workspace.
5. Teams are allowed to bring extra sensors, but these will have to be notified and will be
allowed on the discretion of the organizers.
6. External resources are allowed but must be declared during submission. References should
be stated clearly (e.g., IEEE format).
7. The use of pre-built designs is discouraged; originality is key.
8. Damage to any provided parts will attract a fine from the deposit.

List of Parts
The following parts will be provided by the organizers. Penalties will be administered according
to the type of damaged part.
• ESP32 or Arduino Nano
• 2x Time-of-Flight Sensor
• Styrofoam
• Box cutter
• Glue
• 2x actuator of choice:
– Servo
– Stepper Motor
– Motor
• Supporting Driver for the chosen actuator
• USB breakout board (5V supply)
Teams are required to submit a form with their choice of microcontroller and actuator at the
time of report submission. A change in choice will be allowed with a corresponding penalty.

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Judging Criteria
1. Functionality: Performance of the Scanner in reconstrocting a 3D object.

2. Design: Creativity and robustness of the mechanical and electronic design.

3. Efficiency: Code quality and computational efficiency.

4. Presentation: Clarity and creativity in the demonstration.

5. Innovation: Implementation of additional features (e.g., real-time visualization, dynamic


calibration).

Submission Requirements
• A report (maximum 2 pages) outlining the design process, challenges, and solutions (sub-
mitted as a PDF).

• A working prototype.

• Code files submitted via GitHub or similar platforms.

Contact Information
For any queries, reach out to us at:

• Email: [email protected]

• Phone: +91 77600 44833

• Website: https://parsec.iitdh.ac.in/events

Note for all: The organising committee holds the right to change any of the above details,
the participants will be updated in case of the same. The final decision with regard to conflicts
lies with the organisers.

We look forward to your participation in Build-A-Bot 2.0!

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