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ESP32

62 winning projects · 52 hackathons · 20262026 · hardware

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Software 3rd

aimaxxing_Senso

We are building a sub $100 wearable CO and methane detector with real time alerts designed for contractors, mechanics, and everyday users who need portable gas

Hacked 2026 · 2026

ProductivitySocial Impact
C++ESP32React NativeTypeScript
Source pending review
3rd Place - General Challenge

BioWatch

A $70 sensor that monitors hospital sink drains in real time, flagging pathogen outbreak conditions before patients are exposed.

MPC Hacks · 2026

Other
ArduinoC++ESP32Flask+3
Source pending review
Third Place Overall

GaitGuard

Because a fall shouldn’t go unnoticed — real-time monitoring for safer independent living.

YHack Spring 2026 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
ArduinoC++ESP32Flask+2
Source pending review
3rd Overall Hack

greghouse

A tamagotchi for your plants connected to a gamified virtual garden social experience

BloomKnights · 2026

Other
ArduinoC++CloudflareESP32+1
Source pending review
Hack the 6ix: 3rd Place

MIRL - MINECRAFT IRL

Play Minecraft with your body. Swing a real sword, raise a shield, fire a bow, sprint, jump, and look around IRL while IMU sensors and computer vision translate

Hack the 6ix 2026 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
C++ESP32JavaOpenCV
Source pending review
Honour Mention (3rd Place)

NeuroStep

A wearable smart sock for individuals living with Parkinson's disease by detecting freezing of gait (FOG) and delivering rhythmic vibration cues to break the fr

JAMHacks 10 · 2026

Other
ArduinoC++ESP32JavaScript+5
Source pending review
3rd Place Overall — Rising Innovator Award

RoboSustain

AI-powered autonomous robot that detects invisible building hazards gas leaks, moisture, and thermal inefficiencies for under $80."

Girls In STEM Global Hackathon · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceSocial Impact
ESP32JavaScriptVercel
Source pending review
Best Bitcamp Hack - Bitcamp

Aether

Contactless biometry from WIFI signals

Bitcamp 2026 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
ESP32FastAPIPythonSQLite
Source pending review
Top 10 Best Performers

AGRISYNAPSE(AI based agri multimodal)

AgriSynapse is an AI-IoT platform helping farmers monitor crops, detect diseases, forecast demand, and sell directly. Real-time sensors, AI insights, voice supp

1st Nature's Blueprint Ideathon 2026 !! · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
DartESP32FirebaseFlutter+4
Source pending review
Top 10 Best Performers

AGRISYNAPSE(AI based agri multimodal)

AgriSynapse is an AI-IoT platform helping farmers monitor crops, detect diseases, forecast demand, and sell directly. Real-time sensors, AI insights, voice supp

Hackdays Prayagraj · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
DartESP32FirebaseFlutter+4
Source pending review
CR
Best Use of Hardware

Crop Recon

All in one dashboard for farmers to integrate multiple sensors into

Broncohacks 2026 · 2026

Other
C++ESP32JavaScriptMongoDB+1
Source pending review
Best in Theme Award

FallBack

Fall detection without cameras or wearables — seniors keep their dignity, families get instant alerts. One radar on the wall. No footage captured. No device to

strAIght up! Hackathon · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
ESP32OpenAISupabaseTypeScript+1
Source pending review
Most Philanthropic Hack - Bloomberg

GaitGuard

Because a fall shouldn’t go unnoticed — real-time monitoring for safer independent living.

Bitcamp 2026 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
ArduinoC++ESP32Flask+2
Source pending review
Best Social or Environmental Contribution

HelmSense

HelmSense turns any helmet into an AI‑powered crash guardian that detects serious impacts and auto‑alerts your loved ones with your live location in seconds.

HackVision · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurity
ArduinoC++ESP32React
Source pending review
Best Hardware Hack

Icebox

The Icebox replaces traditional timer-based lockboxes and appblocking apps with a physical door controlled by a language model that keeps you accountable to the

JAMHacks 10 · 2026

Other
C++ESP32GeminiPython
Source pending review
Best Human-Centered Design

Mr.Ed — The Horse that Cares

A bear with sensors that detects when old loved ones are upset and takes action. Plays a grandson's voice, guides her breathing, then tells the family. No camer

KiroHacks Cal Poly · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
C++ClaudeESP32FastAPI+6
Source pending review
Best Hardware Hack

NexusMesh

Real-time eco-physiological monitoring system powered by distributed AI

HackKU26 · 2026

Artificial Intelligence
ArduinoC++ESP32
Source pending review
Best Use of AMD Tech

Per-Form

Blind workouts are over: no feedback, one bad rep from injury. Pur-Form is a smart mirror w/wearables & edge AI that watches your form, counts reps, instant ale

StarkHacks · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
ArduinoC++ESP32OpenCV+1
Source pending review
Amazon Web Services: Best Use of AWS

Pill Buddy

Pill Buddy is an intelligent medication storage and reminder device. Prioritizing visual cues and cost effectiveness, Pill Buddy offers an impressive feature se

CUhackit 2026 · 2026

Other
ElevenLabsESP32PythonReact
Source pending review
QNX: Best Use of QNX

Project AMPM

Agentic Swarm Search & Rescue Robotics

Hack the 6ix 2026 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
ArduinoESP32OpenCVRaspberry Pi+1
Source pending review
Surge Choice (best overall)

Rock Paper Scissors Shock

One winner. One loser. One very unpleasant surprise.

SillyHacks 2026 · 2026

Other
ArduinoC++ESP32JavaScript
Source pending review
Best Use of Vultr

SafeCare NEO

Ecosistema IoT de monitoreo neonatal en tiempo real. Protegemos cada suspiro con sensores biométricos y alertas instantáneas que salvan vidas cuando cada segund

Hackathon Troyano 2026 · 2026

EducationIoT
C++DockerElevenLabsESP32+7
Source pending review
Best Low Level Hack (Opt-In)

Shaded Sheriffs

With Shaded Sheriffs, we enable vision by description. Our smart glasses capture the world before you, using AI to speak it aloud and turn visual barriers into

HooHacks 2026 · 2026

Artificial IntelligenceEducation
ArduinoC++ESP32Python
Source pending review
[MLH] Best Use of Gemini API

Sortify

Compact trash sorting system using real time computer vision.

MakeMIT x Harvard 2026 · 2026

Creative Tools
ArduinoC++ESP32Gemini+3
Source pending review