FLIR, ANGELHACK AND CATERPILLAR ARE TURNING UP THE HEAT IN SAN FRANCISCO (MAY 13TH, 2016) AND LONDON (JUNE 18TH, 2016) WITH A SOFTWARE HACKER/HARDWARE MAKER CHALLENGE LIKE NO OTHER.

PLUS, JOIN US ON FRIDAY THE 17TH FOR A PRE HACKATHON MEETUP (AND YES, FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO ARE RARING TO GO, YOU CAN BEGIN HACKING AND STAY OVERNIGHT ON FRIDAY).
SIGN-UP AND COMPETE FOR THE GRAND PRIZE VALUED AT OVER £5000.

THE 36 HOUR COMPETITION WILL CROWN AT LEAST FIVE WINNING TEAMS!
“HACK THE HEAT” AND BECOME A SUPERHERO WITH THE POWER OF FLIR ONE AND LEPTON OR USE THE WORLD'S FIRST THERMAL IMAGING CAMERA AND CREATE SOMETHING TRULY UNIQUE.

LONDON EVENT (JUNE 18-19, 2016) HERE! INNOVATION WAREHOUSE

ABOUT THE TECH:

FLIR Lepton® is a revolutionary longwave infrared (LWIR) imager that is ten times less expensive than traditional thermal cameras, making it the perfect core for your prototype. For more information visit lepton.flir.com. At this event we’ll provide Leptons, breakout boards, developer kits, and many other things you can use to create something cool with Lepton.

With FLIR ONE® you can explore the world around you in ways you never thought possible. Simply attach FLIR ONE to your smartphone or tablet and experience a new vision of the world. FLIR ONE offers non-contact spot temperature measurement, patented MSX Technology, and automatic shuttering. For more information visit flir.com/flirone. At this event we’ll provide both iOS and Android FLIR ONEs along with demo phones if you need them.

The Cat S60 is the world’s first integrated thermal imaging smartphone, including an embedded Lepton thermal camera from FLIR, allowing Cat phone users to be the first in the world to use their smartphone without an attachment for a multitude of use cases, including: detecting heat loss around windows and doors; spotting moisture and missing insulation; identifying over-heating electrical appliances and circuitry; and seeing in complete darkness. For more information click here. At this event we’ll provide demo s60 phones for development, but supplies are limited so you will need to apply for and be accepted to the Cat s60 demo program at the event and also sign the Cat s60 participation agreement.

FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness.

Grand Prize

• The Grand Prize team from each city will be entered into FLIR's 12-week Virtual Accelerator Program, a £4300 value, where the team will an opportunity to receive customized, 1:1 mentorship from FLIR, support to transform their hack into a market-ready product and possibly pitch to FLIR executives for additional development support of their app.

• Each grand prize team will also receive one FLIR ONE or FLIR Lepton development kit for every member of their team(up to 5), a £845 value.

• Each grand prize team will also receive GBP equivalent of US $1,000, paid in cash at event.

• Each grand prize team will also receive 1 month free workspace at Innovation Warehouse

•After one month each grand prize will receive, 3 months membership at 50% discount

Best FLIR One App

• GBP equivalent of US $1,000
• FLIR ONE or Lepton Developer Kit for each member of the winning team (Up to 5)

Best Lepton Make

• GBP equivalent of US $1,000
• FLIR ONE or Lepton Developer Kit for each member of the winning team (Up to 5)

Best CAT s60 App

• GBP equivalent of US $1,000
• CAT s60 phones for each member of the winning team (Up to 5)

Best FLIR ONE “Target" App

• GBP equivalent of US $1,000
• FLIR ONE or Lepton Developer Kit for each member of the winning team (Up to 5)

Grand Prize Category: Best FLIR Hardware or Software Consumer-Ready Solution

• The Grand Prize team from each city will be entered into FLIR's 12-week Virtual Accelerator Program, a £4300 value, where the team will an opportunity to receive customized, 1:1 mentorship from FLIR, support to transform their hack into a market-ready product and possibly pitch to FLIR executives for additional development support of their app.
• Each grand prize team will also receive one FLIR ONE or FLIR Lepton development kit for every member of their team(up to 5), a £845 value.
• Each grand prize team will also receive GBP equivalent of US $1,000, paid in cash at event
• Each grand prize team will also receive 1 month free workspace at Innovation Warehouse
• After 1 month each grand prize team will receive, 3 months membership at 50% discount

Best FLIR Hack (Software Solution)
Use the FLIR ONE SDK and/or the FLIR Lepton Developer Kit to create a new*, consumer-ready thermal imaging software solution.

Best CAT s60 Solution
Use the Cat® S60 SDK to create a new, consumer-ready thermal imaging app.

Best Lepton Make (Hardware Solution)
Use the FLIR ONE SDK and/or the FLIR Lepton Developer Kit to create a new*, consumer-ready thermal imaging hardware solution.

Best FLIR ONE “Target" App
Use the FLIR ONE SDK to create the best “Target”*** FLIR ONE App.

* New = fresh code
OR thermal imaging
newly added to
existing app

** You must apply
for and be granted
access to the CAT
s60 SDK

*** “Target” apps
will be defined by
FLIR prior to the
event

WEDNESDAY BEFORE HACKATHON – PRE-EVENT WEBEX

6:30-7:30: Key event details and more info about FLIR technology, challenges and prizes

FRIDAY OF HACKATHON – GET TO KNOW TECH/OVERNIGHT HACK
6:00pm Dinner & doors open
6:30pm FLIR welcome and sponsor pitches
6:45pm Introduction to FLIR technologies

8:00pm Superhero Thermal Dual!
8:45pm Hacking Begins
11:55pm Midnight Snack

SATURDAY OF HACKATHON – HACK ALL DAY/ NIGHT & BREAKOUT SESSIONS
8:00 am Breakfast
10:00 am Official Opening Ceremony for Hackers & Makers
12:00 pm Lunch
6:00 pm Dinner
10:00pm Pitch workshop
12:00 am Midnight Snack

SUNDAY OF HACKATHON – DEMOS & AWARDS
8:00 am Breakfast
12:00 pm Lunch, Final Submission and Code Freeze
2:00 pm Project presentations – Judging and voting begins
4:00 pm Judge deliberations / mingle and snacks for participants
5:00 pm Awards
6:00 pm Closing

What are the rules around fresh code / makes?

1. For Fresh code / makes: All code developed as part of the FLIR Hackathon must be fresh. Before the start of the FLIR Hackathon, developers can create wireframes, designs and user flows. But to keep things fair, all code must be written onsite at the FLIR Hackathon starting at 8:45pm on Friday. App must have fresh code or demonstrate that there was no thermal component in solution previously. Other than that, almost anything goes and you can use any coding languages or open-source libraries. For makers, you’re welcome to bring your tools, supplies and plans to the event, but you must begin your actual build onsite at the hackathon, starting at 8:45pm on Friday.

FLIR ONE requirements:

There are two categories of projects: 1.) Software app and 2.) Hardware app. Projects/solutions may be based on the FLIR ONE smartphone accessory or the Lepton thermal imaging component.

Each team is required to submit their completed project to Hackathon.io for judging consideration no later than 12pm on Sunday. London Attendees must enter project here. Accepted submissions will be given 3 min to pitch their functioning software or hardware solution Sunday afternoon in front of a panel of judges, with 1 minute provided for Q&A. The format is free, but it is recommended to share a very brief presentation, e.g. PowerPoint or a video combined with a demo (e.g. video) of the solution developed. We will provide projection equipment and an Apple TV to display your app on your phone screen to the judges.

Who Owns the IP?

Participants will own the rights to their work. However, for teams to be eligible for the winning prize, they must commit to further work on and develop their prototypes within a reasonable period of time, all of which mentorship and support will be provided by FLIR. If the teams decide not to further develop the ideas, FLIR retains the right to produce a similar product with different methods. Full information available in the event participation agreement.

Is there a Participation Agreement?

Yes – there are participation agreements both for hackers and makers available on our website, you will be required to sign at the event. You can review the Participation Agreement here.

How is the FLIR Hackathon Judged?
The ideas are judged based on 5 criteria from a panel of judges (TBD):

1. How innovative the app is
Includes the degree of innovation demonstrated either in the use of thermal imaging or in the creation of the solution.
2. User experience and design
Includes how beautiful and elegant the solution is in terms of how it looks to the user and how easy it is to use.
3. How well it works
Includes the extent to which the solution does what it is supposed to do.
4. Hot factor
Includes how compelling the solution is and how likely people are to be excited about it.
5. Commercial viability
Includes how commercially viable the solution is and its potential to reach a large amount of consumers with a quality product.