Dynamic Hackathon 2025: Pioneering the Future of Crane Safety and Material Handling

The Dynamic Hackathon 2025 has reached an exciting milestone! With an overwhelming response from students across India—550+ teams and 300+ innovative ideas submitted, we have officially entered the evaluation phase.

After a rigorous evaluation by a panel of industry experts, 18 exceptional teams have been selected for the Grand Finale! These teams have demonstrated groundbreaking solutions that have the potential to revolutionise crane operations and material handling.

Why is Innovation in Crane Safety & Material Handling Crucial?

The crane and material handling industry is the backbone of modern infrastructure development, playing a vital role in construction, logistics, warehousing, and manufacturing. However, it also faces significant challenges:

Industrial Challenges That Demand Innovation

· High accident rates – Crane-related incidents, including collisions and structural failures, lead to serious injuries, fatalities, and project delays.

· Inefficient maintenance – Unplanned downtime due to unexpected crane breakdowns costs industries millions in losses annually.

· Energy waste & environmental concerns – Cranes and heavy machinery are major consumers of fuel and electricity, requiring energy optimization for sustainability.

· Lack of real-time monitoring – The absence of AI-driven surveillance makes it difficult to prevent hazards before they happen.

The Dynamic Hackathon 2025 addresses these challenges head-on, driving innovation in industrial automation, predictive maintenance, and safety solutions.

Why Dynamic Hackathon is One of a Kind?

Unlike conventional hackathons, Dynamic Hackathon is a specialized challenge focused exclusively on solving real-world crane operations and material handling problems. Hosted by Dynamic Crane Engineers Pvt. Ltd Powered by i4C, this hackathon offers students a unique platform to:

·  Work on real industry problems – Participants tackle live problem statements impacting major infrastructure projects.

·  Leverage advanced technologies – Ideas which incorporate AI, IoT, LIDAR, embedded electronics, and predictive analytics.

·  Gain mentorship from industry leaders – Experts from the crane industry and tech ecosystem guide teams.

·  Impact safety and efficiency at a national level – Winning solutions could be adopted by leading crane operators across India.

Problem Statements for the Hackathon

Participants in the Dynamic Hackathon 2025 were given the following real-world problem statements to solve, focusing on innovation in crane safety, predictive maintenance, and material handling efficiency:

PS.NO	Problem statement	Description	Category
1	Unified Safety System for Collision Prevention and Hazard Alerts	Develop an integrated system that combines proximity monitoring and obstacle detection to ensure safe crane operations. Using LIDAR, GPS, ultrasonic sensors, and AI-powered image recognition, the system should prevent collisions by monitoring proximity, defining geofenced hazardous zones, and detecting obstacles in real-time. It should automatically trigger slowdowns, or emergency stops and provide alerts to operators to ensure safety.	Safety and Collision Prevention
2	Remote Equipment Monitoring and Predictive Maintenance Dashboard	Design an IoT-enabled platform that aggregates real-time data from all equipment into a centralized dashboard. The system should monitor metrics such as vibration levels, fuel consumption, operating hours, and temperature while providing predictive maintenance alerts, trend analysis, and historical records.	Equipment Monitoring and Maintenance
3	Predictive Maintenance and Consumable Replacement System	Create an AI-driven system that combines predictive maintenance with consumable monitoring. It should analyze performance data, detect wear patterns, and predict failures in components like brakes, filters, and cables. The system should automatically schedule maintenance and alert teams to consumable replacement needs to reduce downtime and improve efficiency.	Maintenance Optimization
4	Drone-Enabled Lift Zone Surveillance and Hazard Detection	Develop a drone-based system for real-time aerial surveillance of crane lift zones. The drones should relay live video feeds, use AI to detect hazards and obstacles and assist operators and site managers in planning and executing complex lifts with improved situational awareness.	Surveillance and Hazard Detection
5	Integrated Diagnostic and Maintenance Management System	Design a comprehensive system that combines automated pre-operational diagnostics with a digital maintenance logbook. Using IoT sensors, the system should check critical parameters like vibration, fuel levels, and structural integrity before operations. It should also consolidate maintenance records, inspection results, and IoT-collected data into an accessible digital logbook, generating automated reports for real-time insights.	Diagnostics and Maintenance Management
6	Energy Optimization and Remote Monitoring System	Create an IoT-based system that tracks and optimizes energy and fuel consumption in real time. By analysing operational data, the system should identify inefficiencies, provide actionable recommendations for optimization, and issue alerts for refuelling or charging to maintain uninterrupted operations.	Energy Optimization
7	Load Monitoring and Balancing System for Safe Operations	Develop a system that monitors load parameters, such as weight distribution, radius, wind speed, and stability, during lifting operations. It should provide real-time feedback to operators to ensure safe and balanced lifting and halt operations if unsafe conditions are detected.	Load Safety and Balancing
8	Web-Based Crane Comparison and Decision Support Platform	Design a web-based platform for comparing cranes based on operational parameters such as maximum lift capacity, radius, wind tolerance, and speed. The system should also analyse load distribution and provide recommendations for safe lifting operations, ensuring optimal equipment usage.	Decision Support and Analysis

Meet the 18 Finalist Teams & Their Groundbreaking Solutions

These teams have developed cutting-edge solutions that aim to enhance crane safety, predictive maintenance, and material handling efficiency. Here’s a look at some of the standout innovations:

Sr.No	Problem Statement	Team Name	College Name	State
1	1	TriNetra	Chandigarh University	Punjab
2	1	Team Kovarthan	PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research	Tamil Nadu
3	1	Gateway Error 504	Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre, Nashik	Maharashtra
4	1	Arjun	Lok Jagruti Institute of Engineering and Technology	Gujarat
5	2	Algonaughts	Vit Bhopal University	Madhya Pradesh
6	2	Integrated Innovators BLR	Cambridge Institute of Technology North Campus Bengaluru	Karnataka
7	2	The Strivers	Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering & Technology (Autonomous)	Andhra Pradesh
8	2	KIRIYAMA	Vivekanand Education Society’s Institute of Technology	Maharashtra
9	3	Drona	Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur	West Bengal
10	4	Team Tanishka Gaidhankar	Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology	Maharashtra
11	4	Mechanical Marvels	Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering and Technology	Andhra Pradesh
12	5	Design Dynamos 2k25	Sri Venkateswara College of Engineering and Technology	Andhra Pradesh
13	6	The Innovators	Karpagam Institute of Technology	Tamil Nadu
14	6	Code Brigade_1	Cambridge Institute of Technology North Campus Bengaluru	Karnataka
15	7	StratoLift	Delhi Technological University	Delhi
16	8	Code Blocks	Chandigarh University	Punjab
17	8	ASWATHAMA	United College of Engineering and Research, Prayagraj	Uttar Pradesh
18	8	Team Prathamesh Shinde_2	MIT Academy of Engineering	Maharashtra

What’s Next?

Finalists Mentorship & Training – The selected teams are receiving expert guidance to enhance their prototypes before the Grand Finale. Best mentoring sessions from the best i4C mentors.

"Virtual Mentorship: An online session where a mentor guides participants through project plans, fostering collaboration and learning."

"Virtual Mentorship: An online session where a mentor guides participants through project plans, fostering collaboration and learning."

Grand Finale & Demo Day – March 29, 2025 – The best teams will showcase their projects to industry leaders, investors, and crane technology experts, competing for a prize pool of ₹4,00,000!

Stay Updated! – Follow i4C and Dynamic Crane Engineers for the latest updates and announcements.

 

About Dynamic Crane Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

Founded in 2001, Dynamic Crane Engineers Pvt. Ltd. is a leading provider of advanced crane safety systems in India. With expertise in telescopic, lattice boom, and offshore cranes, Dynamic specializes in:

·       Electronic safety systems – Load indicators, wind speed monitors, and smart diagnostics.

·       Crane rental & trading – Offering top-tier construction lifts, hoists, and electric scissor lifts.

·       Innovative solutions for industrial automation – Implementing IoT and AI-driven safety enhancements.

By hosting the Dynamic Hackathon, Dynamic Crane Engineers is actively investing in the next wave of safety and efficiency solutions, ensuring a safer, smarter future for crane operations.

Learn more: Dynamic Crane Engineers Pvt. Ltd.

About i4C – Inter-Institutional Inclusive Innovations Center

i4C is a pioneering non-profit organization that fosters innovation and technological advancement through national and international hackathons. Known for organizing Smart India Hackathon, NPCI Blockchain Hackathon, and Binance Blockchain Hackathon, i4C has empowered thousands of students & professionals to develop game-changing solutions across industries.

With a strong ecosystem of mentors, institutions, and corporate partners, i4C is a catalyst for bridging the gap between innovation and industry needs.

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A Huge Thank You to Our Innovators!  

A massive thank you to all the students who participated in this journey! Your passion, creativity, and problem-solving skills are shaping the future of the crane and material handling industry.

The future of safe and smart crane operations starts here. Stay tuned—because the best is yet to come!