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ARM and RIT announce the

ARM Design Competition 2013!

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Main Objectives Use ARM technology create or enhance a creative an energy

efficient, commercially viable system

Three broad classifications of projects. Use a development platform to: Perform an autonomous function Perform a particular function along with a communication medium to

report or update events, possibly remote-controlled Interact with an app running on a tablet or smart-phone

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Initial Rules Teams of 2 - 5 students Submit proposals by February 15th 2013 containing:

Why is it a good idea? What is the development timeline and design phases? What do you need in terms of ARM-based processors, additional hardware and

software development tools?

Competition ends one week before Imagine RIT in April 2013. Projects are displayed at Imagine RIT 2013 Development tools will be sponsored depending on participating partners Can count as RIT multidisciplinary design project, ESD project, or some other course project

requirement!!

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Judging Projects will be showcased at Imagine RIT Designs will be judged based on:

Creativity Innovation Effectiveness of solving the problem Cost efficiency Wow factor

Judging carried out by: ARM and ARM partners RIT students and faculty Imagine RIT general audience

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Prizes and Sponsorship

Prizes: TBD, depends on sponsorsSponsors: ARM, ARM partners, and other

local industry are invited to sponsor equipment and/or prizes!