Unleash the Power of Machine Learning to Revolutionize Manufacturing Quality!

Dear Students,

We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity to showcase your skills and contribute to the advancement of industrial quality control! Join us for the HACKATHON’25 Industrial Defect Classification Challenge, a Machine-Learning competition focused on developing cutting-edge solutions for automated defect classification in product images.

The Challenge:

In today’s fast-paced manufacturing environment, ensuring product quality is paramount. Traditional manual inspection methods are often time-consuming and prone to human error. This competition challenges you to leverage the power of Machine Learning to create an intelligent system that can accurately classify defects in product images.

Your Mission:

Develop a robust Machine Learning model capable of:

• Identifying defects in industrial product images.
• Classifying defects into predefined categories.
• Maximizing accuracy and efficiency in defect classification.

What You’ll Gain:

• Real-world experience: Apply your Machine Learning knowledge to a practical industrial problem.
• Skill development: Enhance your expertise in image classification and Machine Learning.
• Networking opportunities: Connect with mentors and fellow students passionate about AI.
• Prizes and recognition: Compete for exciting prizes and gain recognition for your innovative solutions.

Further Competition Details:

• Team Size: 3 members per team.
• Task: Develop a Machine Learning model for defect classification using the provided product image dataset.
• Timeline:
  • Competition Date/Time: May 2, 2025 09:00-17:00
  • Venue: CoZone / METU Teknokent
• Dataset: A curated dataset of product images with labeled defects will be provided.
• Prizes for Winners:
  1st Place: 30,000 TL
  2nd Place: 20,000 TL
  3rd Place: 10,000 TL

Who Can Participate:

• Open to all METU students from all disciplines with a passion for Machine Learning.

How to Register:

1. Form a team of 3 members.
2. Register your team by filling the form: https://forms.gle/XXCEZkEobXitsTLk8
3. Ensure all team members are registered.
4. Note: Limited spots available. Early registration is strongly encouraged.
5. Await confirmation of your team’s acceptance and further instructions.

Join us in shaping the future of industrial quality control!

We look forward to seeing your innovative solutions.

METU Digital Transformation & Innovation Center (METU-DTX) 

Contact:

For any questions or inquiries, please contact dtx@metu.edu.tr.