Sensor Fusion Challenge

Once you are an official contender, you will be entering into a legally binding agreement with Hackster to deliver a solution based on your proposal. Contenders who receive free hardware and do not finish the challenge may be ineligible for future challenges and competitions unless the hardware is returned. If you receive free hardware and become unable to finish, please contact us at help@hackster.io and let us know as soon as possible. We may choose to arrange for the hardware to be shipped to another proposal.

To be eligible for judging, you must meet ALL of the following requirements unless otherwise stated:

General Requirements

• You must be registered as a participant for this contest.
• You must create an Edge Impulse account.
• Your entry must be your own original work.
• Your entry cannot have been selected as a winner in any other Hackster contest.
• Your team is no more than 3 members per entry.*

*By entering a submission to this contest on behalf of a team, you acknowledge that you are the designated representative authorized to act on behalf of your team. Hackster will award one prize for the team. (See full rules below for details)

Case Design Requirements

• Your project must be created using the Arduino Uno Q.
• Your project must be created using Edge Impulse.
• Your project must feature a sensor fusion soution.

Project Documentation Requirements

• Your project must include a project name, short project description, cover image, bill of materials (BOM), full instructions, images, and relevant resource files (schematics, code, CAD).
• Your project must be written in English.
• Your project must be submitted by Feb 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT.

Propsals will be judged according to the rubric below.

Project Narrative & Intent (20 points)

Clearly explain your design thinking — how you approached leveraging the Arduino Uno Q, and how your design seeks to maximize the functionality of a Edge Impulse. Ask yourself: “If I were a beginner reading this project, would I fully understand the intent?"

Complete Bill of Materials (30 points)

Ensure all components, accessories, and materials used or suggested are documented in a clear, accurate BOM.

Functional Design & Usability (20 points)

Does your design thoughtfully address:

• Physical interfaces
• Assembly and integration
• Every environment usability and handling

Is it realistic and easy to use in the real world?

Creativity & User-Friendliness (30 points)

Originality isn’t mandatory, but creativity is key. A clever reinterpretation of an old idea can be just as impactful as something completely new.

• Cash Payout ($1,000 value) (3 are available)

• Trip to San Diego ($1,200 value)

Step 1: Register for the Challenge

• Start by creating a free account on Hackster.io or sign-in if already a member.
• Register for the challenge by clicking “Register as a participant”.

Step 2: Submit A Proposal

• Create a new project by click “create new project” symbol in the top right corner of your Hackster page.
• Submit a proposal by answering questions in the tab and including your Hackster project.

Step 3: Contenders Selection

• 3 contenders will be selected by the judges based on judge's reviews of the proposals.

Step 4: Contenders will Build and Submit your Project as Solutions

• Keep updating your project and make sure it meets all the final solution submission requirements.
• Submit your project by Feb 5, 2026 at 12:00 PM PT by clicking “review and submit project” on the challenge page.

Challenges are a new type of contest. We are in the beta stage for this new feature.

Contenders will be announced by January 5, 2026. The list of contenders will be visible on the Submit a proposal tab.

Contest winners will be announced on March 24, 2026. The list of winners will be visible on the main page (Contest brief).

You are eligible to enter if you meet the following requirements at time of entry:

• You are at least 18 years of age, or the minimum age of majority in your place of residence at the time of entry.
• You are not a resident or citizen of Cuba, Iran, North Korea, Syria, Russia, Belarus, Sudan/South Sudan, Yemen, Venezuela, Burma (Myanmar), Libya, Afghanistan, Central African Republic, Palestine, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Iraq, Somalia, Ethiopia, or Russian occupied regions of Ukraine.
  US export regulations prohibit the export of goods and services to the countries listed above, therefore residents of these countries are not eligible to participate in this challenge.
• You must agree to become a verified user if selected.
• You are not involved in the execution or administration of this Contest.
• If selected as a winner you must create an account through our payment vendor The New Money Company of San Francisco, Inc.
• You are not a Hackster, Avnet or Sponsor employee or an immediate family member or household member of a Hackster employee or otherwise engaged in the execution or administration of this Contest.

Only official contenders are able to submit solutions to this challenge. Please take your time and submit a thorough proposal in order to be considered.