ATL Marathon: 10 Ranked Winning Ideas
1. Smart Bin Level Monitor
**How it works:** Ultrasonic sensors measure waste levels in bins and alert municipal
workers when they’re full via an app.
**How to make:** Arduino + HC-SR04 ultrasonic sensor + GSM module + basic Android app.
**Why chosen:** Directly addresses urban cleanliness, low-cost to build, aligns with Swachh
Bharat mission.
2. Low-Cost Solar Hand Dryer + Sanitizer
**How it works:** Solar energy powers a warm air blower and UV LED strip to sanitize
hands in rural schools.
**How to make:** Solar panel + 12V fan + nichrome wire heater + UV LEDs.
**Why chosen:** Combines hygiene and renewable energy, simple to demonstrate, useful in
public health drives.
3. Auto-Irrigation Soil Sensor
**How it works:** Detects soil moisture and runs pumps only when needed to save water.
**How to make:** Arduino + soil moisture sensor + relay module + small DC pump.
**Why chosen:** Strong agricultural relevance, easy prototype, low running cost —
resonates with rural judges.
4. Road Accident Warning Strip
**How it works:** Speed bumps sense fast-approaching vehicles and light up LEDs or send
alerts to nearby junctions.
**How to make:** Piezo pressure sensors + LED strip + ESP32 for wireless alerts.
**Why chosen:** Road safety is a visible, relatable problem with quick visual demo impact.
5. Wearable Fall Detector for Elderly
**How it works:** Detects sudden falls using accelerometers and sends SMS with GPS
location.
**How to make:** MPU6050 sensor + Arduino Nano + GSM module.
**Why chosen:** Strong emotional appeal, addresses aging population needs, affordable
build.
6. AI Crop Disease Identifier
**How it works:** Farmers click a leaf photo, AI detects diseases and gives treatment
advice.
**How to make:** Mobile app + TensorFlow Lite ML model + pre-trained dataset.
**Why chosen:** AI in agriculture is trending; boosts rural productivity, aligns with
Atmanirbhar Bharat.
7. Smart Helmet with Alcohol & Crash Detection
**How it works:** Detects alcohol in rider’s breath, prevents ignition, and sends location in
accidents.
**How to make:** MQ-3 alcohol sensor + accelerometer + GSM/GPS + relay.
**Why chosen:** Combines safety tech with enforcement, good for road safety awareness
campaigns.
8. Portable Water Potability Checker (AquaSentinel)
**How it works:** Tests turbidity, TDS, and bacteria, then displays safe/caution/unsafe
alerts.
**How to make:** TDS sensor + turbidity sensor + bacterial strips + Arduino + LED
indicators.
**Why chosen:** Water safety is universal; quick, memorable live demo possible; links to Jal
Jeevan Mission.
9. BioSense Path (Smart Pavement)
**How it works:** Piezo tiles generate electricity from footsteps, clean air with
photocatalytic coating, and track pollution data.
**How to make:** Piezoelectric plates + air filter layer + air quality sensor +
microcontroller.
**Why chosen:** Multi-purpose, futuristic, visible public benefit; infrastructure +
environment combined.
10. NeuroSign – Thought-to-Speech Wearable
**How it works:** EEG headband reads brainwave patterns linked to specific words and
converts them to speech.
**How to make:** OpenBCI or Muse EEG headset + ESP32 + ML model + speaker.
**Why chosen:** High emotional impact, global novelty, solves deep human need for
speech-impaired communication.
