The Mechanical Engineering Team of the University of Cebu emerged as the overall winner in the National Techtonics Hakathon held last April 30 – May 2, 2021.
During the first two days of the conference, students from the participating universities like the University of Cebu – Main Campus, University of Cebu – Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue, Cebu Institute of Technology – University, Cebu Technological University, University of San Carlos, and the University of San Jose – Recoletes were grouped and mentored by respected professionals and were given insights, tips, and advice on how to further develop and improve their ideas and projects.
The penal of judges consisted of highly respected professionals and businessmen including Anthony Leuterio of Filipino Homes; Ar. AJ Javier, Architect and Associate Dean of the Architecture Department of the Lyceum of the Philippines University – Cavite; Jason Nivea, a Cebu inIT technology Transfer Professional; Ar. Buck Sia, 9Placer on the Architecture Board Exam; Roselle Ebarle, Mugtech Senior Software Engineer and Tech Lead; and Ar. Daryl Garcia, founder of Dream Architects.
The team’s pitch was about a new kind of vehicular safety device, designed to prevent dooring accidents to protect cyclists and other road users from the dangers of carelessly opened car doors. This was also were they got their name, the ADL Group, which stands for Anti-Dooring Lock.