AI Competition
- RIT/
- RIT Dubai/
- Academics and Learning/
- 15 Annual Engineering Competition/
- AI Competition
Overview
Teams are challenged to create an innovative AI-driven system that simplifies homework management, offering smart features to track assignments, organize tasks, and boost productivity.
All competitions should be prepared in advance and conducted on the day of the competition.
Deadline to register: October 10, 2025
Teams must design an AI-based Smart Study Planner that helps students organize their study time effectively. The solution can be a mobile app, web app, or desktop application. The system should include AI/ML features such as:
- Personalized study schedule generation.
- Predicting optimal study times based on student habits.
- Providing reminders, workload balancing, and adaptive adjustments for upcoming exams.
Teams must design an AI-based system that tracks homework assignments, organizes tasks, and provides useful insights (e.g. deadline reminders, workload predictions).
Competition Rules
Submission Guidelines
Submissions must include:
- A functioning prototype or demo of the AI-based Smart Study Planner.
- A project report (maximum 5 pages) outlining the design, functionality, and technical approach.
- A presentation and demo (maximum 5 minutes) explaining the system’s features and AI components.
All submissions must be submitted to the competition drive (to be shared later)
Code of Conduct
- Respectful collaboration is expected. Any form of cheating, plagiarism, or misconduct will result in disqualification.
- Teams must adhere to ethical AI practices, ensuring their AI systems respect privacy and avoid bias in task prioritization.
Technical Specifications
Platform
- The system must run on either Windows, macOS, or Android/iOS platforms.
- Web-based applications should support major browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
Programming Languages
- Students can use any programming languages and frameworks suitable for their project (e.g. Python, JavaScript, Swift, Java).
- AI libraries such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or Scikit-learn are allowed.
AI Integration
The project must include AI-based functionality such as:
- Study Schedule Optimization: Create personalized timetables based on subject load, exam dates, and student input.
- Workload Prediction: Forecast how much time different subjects or tasks will take based on historical patterns.
- Adaptive Reminders: Suggest breaks, revision cycles, and study sessions depending on performance and progress
Data Requirements
- Teams can use publicly available datasets (e.g. time management studies, student productivity datasets) or generate their own synthetic data.
- Data privacy must be respected, and no personally identifiable information (PII) should be used without consent.
User Interface
The system must provide a user-friendly interface where students can:
- Input their classes, exams, and deadlines.
- View a suggested personalized study plan.
- Receive reminders and recommendations.
Testing Procedure
Initial Review
- Judges will first review the project submission materials (report, code, and video) to ensure the basic requirements are met.
- Teams failing to meet submission requirements (e.g., missing project components, broken demo) may be disqualified before further testing.
Functionality Testing
- Judges will test the planner by adding different subjects, exam dates, and deadlines.
- The AI system will be evaluated on how well it organizes and tracks assignments.
Performance Testing
- Judges will assess how quickly the AI system processes data and responds to user inputs (e.g., how fast it can generate task predictions or prioritize assignments).
- Systems will also be tested for stability and error handling (e.g., how well they manage incomplete or incorrect inputs).
AI Performance Testing
- Judges will provide several scenarios (e.g., a student with a lot of work due soon, or a student with multiple long-term projects) to evaluate how well the AI adapts.
- Systems should demonstrate that they can learn and improve over time by making more accurate suggestions for task prioritization and time estimates.
Evaluation
A panel of three judges, to be selected by the RIT-Dubai Engineering Competition Steering Committee, will assess the entries of the competition. The competition criteria that will be used for judging the entries are given below:
Innovation and Creativity - 20%
- How creative and innovative is the AI-based study planner?
- Does it introduce new ideas or improve upon existing ones?
- Does the AI offer useful insights beyond simple reminders (e.g., personalized suggestions)?
Technical Implementation - 30%
- How well is the AI system integrated into the planner? Is it functioning as expected?
- Does the underlying AI or machine learning model achieve the intended outcomes (e.g., accurate task planning, helpful prioritization)?
- How efficiently is the system implemented in terms of performance and responsiveness?
User Experience and Design - 20%
- How intuitive and user-friendly is the interface?
- Are the AI features seamlessly integrated into the user experience? Can users easily input tasks, receive feedback, and track progress?
- Is the design appealing to high school students in terms of usability and aesthetics?
Effectiveness of AI Features - 20%
- How accurately does the AI system predict topic/course study duration, prioritize assignments, or offer suggestions?
- Does the AI show signs-of-learning over time based on user behavior, and can it provide personalized recommendations?
Project Report and Presentation - 10%
- Is the project report well-written, clear, and comprehensive?
- Does the video demo effectively showcase the system's features and technical aspects?
- Are the AI components and implementation clearly explained?
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