IEEE Breadths 2025 – MedRoboQuest

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As part of the IEEE Day celebrations at Rajalakshmi Engineering College, the IEEE Women in Engineering (WIE) Affinity Group, in collaboration with the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (RAS) and the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBS), organized an innovative competition titled “IEEE Breadths 2025 – MedRoboQuest” on 17th October 2025.

 Event Overview

The competition aimed to encourage students to innovate simple technological solutions for real-world healthcare problems using the power of robotics and automation. Each team comprised 2–3 members, with one female member compulsory, promoting inclusivity and women’s active participation in technology-driven challenges.

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  • Rajalakshmi Engineering College
  • Rajalakshmi Nagar, Thandalam
  • Chennai, Tamil Nadu
  • India 602105
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  • Starts 13 October 2025 03:30 AM UTC
  • Ends 16 October 2025 03:30 AM UTC
  • No Admission Charge

  Speakers

Mr. G. Nareshbabu

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Assistant professor, MCT dept, added further insights and guidance, helping to provide constructive feedback to the teams. The combined expertise of the Chief Guest and jury members greatly enhanced the learning experience of the participants, inspiring them to innovate responsibly and aim for excellence in technology-driven healthcare solutions.

Address:Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Rajalakshmi Nagar, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 602105

Dr. J. Saranya of SBA61471 - Rajalakshmi Engineering College,WIE

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Dr. J. Saranya

Associate Professor in the Department of ECE, brought her deep technical expertise and experience in engineering education to critically evaluate the technical feasibility, creativity, and practical applicability of the participants’ solutions.

Address:Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Rajalakshmi Nagar, Thandalam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, 602105





Agenda

 The event featured three rounds, each designed to assess technical skills, creativity, and communication abilities:

·   Round 1 – Knowledge Round (Paper-Pen Test):
Participants answered questions based on healthcare technology, robotics, and “what-if” problem scenarios to evaluate their fundamental understanding.

·   Round 2 – Pitching Round:
Shortlisted teams were provided with a product and asked to pitch innovative ideas to enhance or reimagine its use in the healthcare sector. This round focused on their presentation and pitching skills.

·   Round 3 – Problem Statement Round:
In the final round, teams were given specific healthcare problem statements and 20 minutes to prepare a presentation proposing a feasible tech-based solution.