WHAT IS THIS HACKATHON ABOUT?
It's a madhouse where talents of all sorts can express themselves, where developers and UX/Marketing teams work hand in hand to create the most inspiring and useful well-being application using Pepper's new Android tablet and IoT.
Each team will be composed of 5 persons maximum. IoT will be provided during the Hackathon but all participants are welcome to bring along their own items.
This 48 hours challenge will be intense and the winning team will earn cool IoT material!
If you feel up for it, register here :)
THEME: "PEPPER: A ROBOT FOR WELL-BEING?"
For its first hackathon on Pepper, SoftBank Robotics Europe chose a theme that matters: "Pepper, a robot for well-being?" Humanoid robots are able to make a difference in people's life.
What's your vision? How would you like Pepper to help you or your loved ones?
Since we're evolving in a very connected world, we offer you the chance to make the very best out of all existing IoT in order to create the perfect application. Beacons, Mirror Dev Kit, smart plugs, connected lamps... Coding on a robot isn't just like any other application you could develop.
Pepper isn't just a device: it's a humanoid robot that moves and behaves.
This hackathon is the first opportunity for developers in Europe to bring their ideas to life.
Inspiring, isn't it?
WHO IS IT FOR?
Engineers, data scientists, UX, marketing... from all around the world. A melting pot of talents and personalities is key to keep a creative open mind and imagine the next killer app.
At SoftBank Robotics Europe, we think that success comes from multiple origins.
PRACTICAL ASPECTS
Registration fees includes all breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks and beverages as well as many more surprises! Each team will be given a dedicated meeting room for the development of their application as well as 2 Pepper robots during the hackathon.
Each participant will bring his/her own laptop. Personal IoT is also welcome.
A specific area will be available for relaxation and activities.
SoftBank Robotics Europe's office is located in Paris 15 (France), close to Issy-Les-Moulineaux.
Address: 43, rue du Colonel Pierre Avia, 75015 PARIS
Closest public transportation: Metro Line 12 Corentin Celton Tramway T2 Suzanne Langlen
Several hotels are located close-by:
- Hotel Gabriel *** - 32 Boulevard des frêres Voisins, 92130 Issy - Les - Moulineaux (3 minutes walking distance)
- Hotel Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles **** - 52 rue d'Oradour-Sur-Glane, 75015 Paris (13 minutes walking distance)
- Ibis Budget ** - 12 rue Jacques Henri Lartigue, 92130 Issy - Les - Moulineaux (15 minutes walking distance)
Participants are welcome to bring their sleeping bag and mattresses. Individual showers will also be available.
COMMUNICATION
Feel free to use #PepperHackathon2018 to communicate on your social networks about this hackathon. Several videos will be made throughout the weekend and posted on SoftBank Robotics Europe's social networks and corporate website.
All participants will have to sign a release waiver.
All participants will receive a complete roadbook and a slack group will be created prior to the event.