Career Point University (CPU), in association with Cadd Center, recently organized a tech fest called 'Jugaad'. The idea was for students to create something useful for society at low cost - any machine, gadget, accessory, or even a household item.
Over 2000 students from various schools & colleges of Kota participated in the event. Some of the different projects submitted include:
- A 3D printer costing just Rs. 10,000, created from used tools & software, by Neel Aundhia of MIT College
- A vacuum cleaner using air blower technology, old batteries & motor assembly, costing just Rs. 250, by Nishant & Jitendra, final year students of CPU.
- A high resolution smartphone projector using magnifying glasses, costing just Rs. 20, by rohan Sharma & Sovil, also final year students of CPU.
- Electrical students of CPU, Rajendra & Chirag, were able to successfully run an old 2-stroke engine with air compression instead of petrol. Prof. Pankaj Chawla of CPU said, "This technology can be widely used to reduce fuel consumption through renewable energy or alternate options."
- Rishabh Jain, of Global Public School, created gaming gloves to operate video games without touching, through sensors.
- Students of Maheshwari Public School & Global Public School also presented designs of bottle fountains, hydraulic lifts, drip irrigation, electrical locks, etc.
CPU's spokesman, Nishant Sharma, said that Rishabh Jain secured the first prize, Pratyush & team of St. Joseph's came second, and Nakulendra & team were third in the school category, 'Chhote Jugaad'. Amongst college students, Soumitra Tiwari & Naman Sharma were successful.