HACK THE DRONE

Hack The Drone – MATLAB Hackathon UniBo is an in-person student challenge hosted at the University of Bologna.

During the event, participants will work in teams to solve a drone-related engineering challenge using MATLAB and Simulink. The hackathon is designed for students who want to test their coding, simulation, problem-solving, and teamwork skills in a competitive but friendly environment.

No previous hackathon experience is required. Participants will receive the necessary instructions and resources at the beginning of the event.

Event details:
Friday, 29 May 2026
13:00 – 18:00
Classroom 4.1

Teams can include up to 4 participants.

Prizes will be awarded to the winning team, and gadgets will be available for all participants.

• Track completion and performance
  The solution will be evaluated based on the number of tracks successfully completed and the drone’s performance in the simulation.
• Accuracy of track interpretation
  The solution should correctly interpret the path/track and react appropriately during the simulation.
• Image processing approach
  The image processing logic used to detect and follow the track will be evaluated in terms of correctness, robustness, and effectiveness.
• Stateflow/path-planning algorithm
  The decision-making and path-planning logic will be evaluated based on clarity, robustness, and ability to guide the drone through the track.
• Simulation quality
  The submitted model should run correctly and demonstrate stable drone behavior in the simulation environment.