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Contest Overview
Contest Overview
Each lab will be a team (Junior and Senior labs are their own team)
Only 1 team from each lab will be allowed
As a group, decide what problem exists in your industry that you want to solve.
Develop your project/concept
Present your project/concept to the judges (think Shark Tank!)
One winner will be chosen!
We all know that AI can help us with tasks in our daily life, such as writing an email, or giving us feedback on a paper we've written. But how can it be used to solve a real problem? Could you use AI to cure a disease? What about making a car's engine more efficient? What about using it to analyze data to stop cyber threats as they happen?
Let's use AI to solve a real problem in your industry. Think BIG!!!
The "Why"
The "Why"
What to include: A clear explanation of a specific, frustrating, or costly problem currently facing your career field.
The Goal: Make the judges feel the pain of the problem. Use real statistics or quotes from industry professionals if possible.
Example (Auto Tech): "Currently, mechanics spend an average of 45 minutes just diagnosing intermittent electrical issues in modern EVs before they even start fixing them. This costs the shop time and the customer money."
The "WHAT"
The "WHAT"
What to include: Introduce your AI concept. Give it a catchy, professional name. Explain exactly what it does in one simple sentence.
The Goal: Clearly show how your tool bridges the gap between the problem and the solution.
Example: "Introducing 'Spark-Sense AI.' It’s a diagnostic assistant that listens to the vehicle's electrical frequencies and instantly cross-references them with millions of known EV fault patterns."
the "how it works"
the "how it works"
What to include: Since you aren't coding the AI, you must explain what it needs to learn. What kind of data will this AI be trained on? Will it use images, audio, text, or sensor data?
The Goal: Prove that your idea is scientifically plausible, not just magic.
Example: "Spark-Sense AI will be trained using audio files of healthy EV motors, historical repair logs from manufacturers, and real-time sensor data from the car's OBD-II port."
the "guardrails"
the "guardrails"
What to include: Identify the risks of your AI. What happens if it makes a mistake? How does it protect user privacy? How does it keep the human worker in control?
The Goal: Show that you understand the Ohio Hi-Point AI Policy regarding safe, ethical, and human-centered AI use.
Example: "Our AI does not replace the mechanic; it only highlights the top 3 probable issues. The human mechanic makes the final call. Additionally, no personal customer data (like names or credit cards) is ever processed by the AI."
The industry impact
The industry impact
What to include: Paint a picture of the future. If every business in your industry adopted this AI, how would it improve safety, efficiency, or quality?
The Goal: End on a high note that proves your concept has real market value.
Example: "With Spark-Sense AI, diagnostic times drop from 45 minutes to 5 minutes, allowing local shops to service 20% more vehicles per week while reducing customer wait times."
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