Skyfi Labs Automation Fest

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible to compete in this challenge?

Anyone who is passionate towards automation technologies can participate in this challenge. What needed is a strong desire to develop and showcase automation technical skills to the world.

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What type of automation project should I build to compete in this challenge?

Your automation project can be done using any microcontroller from Arduino to Raspberry Pi. You can use a variety of sensors and actuators to implement automation on your project. 2 integral components are needed for your automation project, a module or a sensor that can collect data of a process and an actuator which will perform an operation automatically based on the data. You can come up with any kind of automation technique for your project, but the better innovation you implement better will be your chance of winning. Note: Your automation based project should be designed and built all by yourself (no readymade project prototypes should be used).

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What is the last date to register for the challenge?

You need to register and submit your video before 11:59 PM, 21 Mar. Any applications after 12:00 AM will be rejected by default.

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Any format should be followed to shoot the video?

You need to shoot a clear demonstration video. And the video can have a maximum run time of 10 mins. Your video should have 3 parts,

1. Introduction about yourself (or the team)
2. Explanation about the various components & technologies you used to build your automation project
3. Demonstration of your automation project's working and applications

You can upload the video on YouTube and submit us the url.

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We are a team, how can we register?

One member from the team can register for the challenge. If adjourned as the winner, we will contact to get your team members details and provide individual certificates. Note: Any duplicate submission will not be taken into evaluation.

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How and when will the results be declared?

All the video submissions will be evaluated by industrial & educational experts and results will be declared by 21 Mar, 2019. You will be intimated via email and SMS about the awards you won.

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What type of awards will be provided?

The winners of the challenge will be getting a cash award of upto Rs.5000. And special awards will be given to applicants who have implemented innovative mechanisms on their automation project. Certificate of appreciation will be provided to all who meets the minimum evaluation requirement.

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We are not ready with our automation project yet. Can we get an extension?

This Automation Fest Challenge ends on 21, Mar itself. No extensions will be provided. You can build your automation project and keep it ready, we will intimate you once we launch the challenge again. All the best.

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I am a beginner, how can I build automation projects?

Don’t worry! We at Skyfi Labs have developed some innovative automation project-based courses which are super fun to do right from your home. With the kits shipped to you in 24 hrs, course tutorials and technical assistance provided, learning to build your very own automation based project can never be tough. You can also avail the discount offer available on 20 & 21 Mar to get your favorite automation projects at a very less price.

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How can I contact Skyfi Labs?

Please feel free to contact us in case of any queries. Email: info@skyfilabs.com, Toll-free: 18002003855 (10AM - 8PM; Mon - Sat)
We prefer email contact as that can be replied by the right expert who can answer your question!