3rd Place Winner of the Chilean Air Force Hackathon

An innovative solution designed to address fire detection and monitoring challenges, securing 3rd place in the prestigious Dosafíos competition.

In the Dosafíos competition, we developed an innovative solution to tackle a pressing societal challenge, ultimately securing 3rd place in this prestigious event. This experience combined problem-solving, teamwork, and technical expertise to deliver an impactful project. Visit Dosafíos to learn more about the competition.

What Did Our Solution Address?

Our project focused on resolving the critical issue of forest fires, a pressing environmental challenge. By leveraging advanced technology and innovation, we designed a solution to assist in detecting and monitoring wildfires, aiming to mitigate their impact on the environment and communities.

Competition Highlights

  1. Challenge:

    • Address the problem of forest fires by creating a practical and innovative solution to enhance early detection and response.

  2. Our Approach:

    • Utilized YOLO (You Only Look Once), a state-of-the-art object detection algorithm, to develop a system capable of identifying potential fire outbreaks in real-time.
    • Integrated our solution with existing monitoring systems for scalability and effectiveness.
    • Iterated rapidly based on feedback to refine our prototype for practical use.

  3. Result:

    • Our solution impressed the judges with its practicality and impact, earning us 3rd place among several talented teams.

Participating in Dosafíos was a valuable experience that reinforced our ability to:

  • Address critical environmental challenges using cutting-edge technology.
  • Collaborate effectively within a team under time constraints.
  • Translate ideas into actionable and impactful solutions that can help protect ecosystems and communities from the devastating effects of wildfires.