Hack the House

BEAKERHEAD 2023

Hack the House asks teams of youth aged 14 to 21 across Alberta to put their engineering, creativity, and collaborative skills to the test by “hacking” a piece of used household furniture and turning it into a sustainably powered rideable machine.

Create.

Teams will be provided with a stipend of $1000 to utilize toward their builds Whether this challenge will serve as an introduction to making, or expanding an interest in creative engineering, Hack the House provides an opportunity for youth of all skill levels to create something amazing!

Collaborate.

Teams will be connected with a panel of experts to advise with any technical aspects in their field of expertise that teams may need assistance with. Through connecting creative individuals with experienced professionals, the aim is to build a community of creators of all abilities and experience levels.

Innovate.

We want teams’ machines to tell a story; will your machine solve a problem, or does it send a message about an issue you care about? Who would use your machine, and for what purpose?

The Challenge

Hack the House challenges teams aged 14 to 21 to ‘hack’ a piece of used household furniture, and turn it into a sustainably powered rideable machine. Teams must consist of at least 2 members, with one serving as the Team Lead, who will be the primary contact for the Hack the House Coordinator.

At Beakerhead 2023, the teams will have a stage to show off their builds, and will demonstrate the capabilities of their build on an obstacle course built by the panel of experts.

To accomplish this task, teams will be provided with;

A $1,000 stipend to fund their project.
A travel budget for up to 5 members of their team to attend Beakerhead 2023.
Connection to a panel of experts with experience in robotics, engineering, and other relevant fields.

The Build:

Machines must have a human pilot wearing a government-approved safety helmet and wrist guards.
Machines must be powered sustainably! Human or renewable power is accepted (pedaling, solar panels, etc.) Fuel-powered engines are NOT allowed!
The machine must be no bigger than a twin sized bed, and no smaller than a kitchen chair, as it must fit a human pilot!
Machines must be designed, constructed and piloted by registered team members only.
Seeking help from others outside of your team or advisory committee is prohibited
We want teams’ machines to tell a story; will your machine solve a problem, or does it send a message about an issue you care about? Who would use your machine, and for what purpose?

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Hack the House

BEAKERHEAD 2023

Hack the House asks teams of youth aged 14 to 21 across Alberta to put their engineering, creativity, and collaborative skills to the test by “hacking” a piece of used household furniture and turning it into a sustainably powered rideable machine.

Create.

Collaborate.

Innovate.

The Challenge

Hack the House challenges teams aged 14 to 21 to ‘hack’ a piece of used household furniture, and turn it into a sustainably powered rideable machine. Teams must consist of at least 2 members, with one serving as the Team Lead, who will be the primary contact for the Hack the House Coordinator.

At Beakerhead 2023, the teams will have a stage to show off their builds, and will demonstrate the capabilities of their build on an obstacle course built by the panel of experts.

To accomplish this task, teams will be provided with;

A $1,000 stipend to fund their project.

A travel budget for up to 5 members of their team to attend Beakerhead 2023.

Connection to a panel of experts with experience in robotics, engineering, and other relevant fields.

The Build:

Machines must have a human pilot wearing a government-approved safety helmet and wrist guards.

Machines must be powered sustainably! Human or renewable power is accepted (pedaling, solar panels, etc.) Fuel-powered engines are NOT allowed!

The machine must be no bigger than a twin sized bed, and no smaller than a kitchen chair, as it must fit a human pilot!

Machines must be designed, constructed and piloted by registered team members only.

Seeking help from others outside of your team or advisory committee is prohibited

We want teams’ machines to tell a story; will your machine solve a problem, or does it send a message about an issue you care about? Who would use your machine, and for what purpose?