Schedule update | 2022 Microsoft and Intel hacker song competition is in hot registration

In recent days, , The United Nations Environment Programme issued 2022 World environment day （6 month 5 Japan ） The theme —— There is only one earth （Only One Earth）, Call on people to practice greener environmental protection 、 A more sustainable lifestyle , Realize harmonious coexistence with nature , In fact, Microsoft and Intel are working together again , Develop 2022 The original intention of the green empowering hacksong competition in .

Since the opening of the competition , existing 50+ Enterprise developers join the competition , around 「 Autopilot 」、「 Industrial production safety 」 Two questions , Use OpenVINO Tool set ,Intel Edge Insights for Industrial  (EII) and Azure AI (AML) & Dv5 VM Example key technology , Jointly exchange and develop innovative green projects , Let development create unlimited possibilities .

Schedule update , The ultimate prize awaits you  

To encourage the participation and innovation of enterprise developers , The Conference team of this competition has prepared rich prizes for the participating teams , The following awards are set for the two circuits （ No overlap ）, And according to different evaluation rules, awards will be awarded separately . Two award-winning teams in the track Have a chance to get “ Intel OpenVINOTM Tool suite leader Alliance ” authentication .

Automatic driving track
 

Industrial production safety racetrack

Affected by the epidemic prevention and control policies of Shanghai and other cities , The off-line finals of the competition have been slightly adjusted , The new schedule is as follows ：

• The deadline for the competition ：7 month 15 Japan
• Offline finals ：7 month 22 Japan -7 month 24 Japan
• host city ： Shanghai
• Publicity of results & The award ceremony ：7 month 25 Japan -8 month 25 Japan

* Due to the requirements of epidemic prevention and control in Shanghai and other cities , The time of offline finals may be adjusted to some extent , The specific adjustment results will be notified separately , Please pay attention to the official website of the competition （https://aka.ms/2022AIoThack）.

The two tracks are parallel , Wait for you C Bit attack

• Autopilot

Based on computer vision （ Classification and target detection ）, use 1:16 Frame , combination Intel as well as Microsoft Azure Advanced architecture of , Conduct automatic driving competition at the designated track , Including training 、 Avoiding obstacles 、 Add \ Slow down 、 Turning 、Stop Sign Such as the scene .

Key enterprises ： Main engine factory 、 Vehicle factory 、 Microsoft /Intel Global partners and automotive industry related solution providers
The participating teams must use the hardware platform customized by the Organizing Committee for development
Reference resources ：Donkey Car
The participating team must have the following technical capabilities ：
•    Familiar with Python 2.0 / 3.0 
•    Familiar with Linux - Ubuntu 18x/20x  
•    Familiar with VS code, WSL, Bash, etc.
•    [Optional] Familiar with Arduino
•    [Optional] Experience in OpenVINO Tool set
•    [Optional] Experience in Azure AI (AML)
•    [Optional] Experience on TensorFlow 2.x/YOLO/Keras/etc.

The participating team must apply and deploy the following in their own scheme Intel And Microsoft Azure Related products ：
•    OpenVINO Tool set
•    Microsoft Azure - AI (AML)

• Industrial production safety

Based on machine vision technology , Through the analysis of participants in the production environment 、 Equipment or materials , In real time AI testing , Improve production safety in the industrial field , Reduce environmental pollution .

The participating teams must use the hardware platform customized by the Organizing Committee for development 、 Deployment and demonstration ：Industrial MV Development Kit
The participating team is recommended to have the following technical capabilities ：
•    Familiar with Python/C++
•    Familiar with Linux/Docker
•    Experience in AI Inference Deployment
•    Experience in Azure AI/IOT service
The participating team must apply and deploy the following in their own scheme Intel And Microsoft Azure Related products ：
•    OpenVINO Tool set
•    Intel Edge Insights for Industrial  (EII)
•    Microsoft Azure – Azure IoT
•    Microsoft Azure Dv5 VM – Series instances based on ICX

Gather for technology , Go with the harvest

For enterprise developers , You can not only experience one can “ play ” can “ learn ” The technology marathon , You can also get the following multi-dimensional benefits ：

  product & Service publicity exposure

• Participating enterprises will enjoy the online and offline multi-channel traffic exposure and promotion of the competition for free , Enhance awareness of brand and core business technologies  
• Teams and projects that won the competition , After the event, you will have the opportunity to promote through the official channels of Microsoft and Intel for free , Display works / Core technology capabilities

With customers in the same industry 、 Exchange with big guys

• With customers in the same industry 、 Partners exchange technology in depth in actual combat 、 Share enterprise experience and product features , Get to know more industry and technology friends , Expand the technology circle and business market
• With industry experts 、 Technical judges face to face , In depth exchange of cutting-edge trends in artificial intelligence and the Internet of things , Help enterprises with technological innovation

Original factory technical support , Accelerate technological innovation

• Microsoft global AIoT SWAT Experts and Intel Internet of things technical experts guide the whole process , Participate in and provide original factory technical support , Help the enterprise development team to quickly deploy the actual combat
• Free use throughout the course Microsoft Azure and OpenVINO Tool set , And customized autopilot in the competition / Deploy on Industrial Vision Development Suite 、 test model

Green home , You and I are allies , Click the official website of the competition , Learn more about the competition , Change and achieve a better world with technology , Open the future of wisdom ！