Texas Instruments conducts the TI MCU design contest

Texas Instruments concluded the second edition of its MCU (Micro Controller Unit) Design Contest, which has run in three different phases where contestants developed products using any one of TI’s microcontrollers - MSP430, C2000, TIVA or the Hercules. This year's contest saw over 1000 engineers submitting their initial proposals, among this eight teams and their ground-breaking projects were selected for the grand finale of this contest based on the creativity exhibited in creating an innovative design, ensuring the adoption of TI MCU Launchpads to develop their prototypes. From a Speech Controlled Wheel Chair with a Robotic Arm which involves a speech recognition module, to a Pressure control system for Brace Treatment of Scoliosis, and then to a PLC and Wi-Fi Based Home Automation Solution; proficient engineers from across the country demonstrated their skills in presenting innovative solutions which can be replicated in a real-world scenario. “This contest is about testing your imagination and innovation. The MCU Design Challenge encourages participants to disengage from their thoughts and build cutting-edge embedded systems using at least one TI microcontroller. Apart from demonstrating innovation & creativity, through this contest, TI provides a platform which helps engineers showcase their skills related to design optimization and real-time utility of applica...