himavanth karpurapu@himav_karp

OBSERVA is a privacy-first AI mobility assistant designed for blind and low-vision users who need safe, reliable navigation support in everyday environments. Unlike many tools that depend on cloud processing, OBSERVA is built to run core safety features fully on-device, including in airplane mode, so users can rely on it in low-connectivity settings and for sensitive private contexts. Our current Android prototype uses a continuous CameraX loop with low-latency audio and haptic alerts, a hazard engine with cooldown and scene memory to avoid repetitive alert spam, and an accessibility-focused interface optimized for non-visual interaction. The product direction includes robust object recognition, hazard detection, contextual navigation assistance, and multilingual interaction/translation pathways while maintaining strict local processing guarantees. We position OBSERVA in a gap between pure OCR/vision apps and infrastructure-dependent systems (e.g., code-tag ecosystems), focusing on independent mobility, comfort, and trust. Our core value proposition is simple: private, offline, safety-oriented assistive intelligence that is usable in the real world, not just in ideal network conditions.

To participate in the hackathon, simply click Sign up with AMD. If you are not already a member of the AMD AI Developer Program (ADP), you will need to create an account. ADP members can access AI tutorials, experts, and community support. In addition, new members can claim a free month of DeepLearning.ai pro, $100 in AMD GPU cloud credits, and $50 in Fireworks AI API credits. All hackathon participants will receive on hackathon launch additional compute and API credits for their projects. Ready to build what's next on AMD? Sign up with AMD below to secure your spot.

🌉 On-site Only Hackathon | 📅 June 27–28, 2026 | 📍 San Francisco, CA This is an in-person hackathon in San Francisco for selected participants. Capacity is limited to 150 people, teams must include 3–5 members, and there is no online or hybrid participation. Build real-time AI apps that run directly on Snapdragon-powered mobile devices using ExecuTorch. Selected teams will get Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra devices on-site for building, testing, and live demos. 📍 On-site Venue (June 27–28): The Web Data Loft by Bright Data 625 2nd St, San Francisco, CA 📱 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra devices provided on-site for selected teams 🧠 Learn from Qualcomm and Meta experts through workshops, mentorship, and hands-on support 🏆 Prizes include Meta Quest 3 headsets, Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses, and post-event project support 🧑‍💻 Apply now to build the future of on-device AI with ExecuTorch and Snapdragon. Once pre-approved, you will receive further instructions on how to complete the acceptance process. Application deadline: June 17, 2026, at 11:59 PM PDT.