1st Place
AR Anatomical Platform Wins First Place at HawkHack 2025
3Ducate layers augmented reality over anatomical models with AI explanations on demand. Led a four-member team to first place at HawkHack 2025 among 30 competing teams.
Award
1st Place
Hackathon
HawkHack 2025
Date
January 2025
Location
Raleigh, NC
The Problem
Medical education relies on textbooks and 2D diagrams. Students struggle to understand 3D anatomy without expensive physical models or cadaver lab access.
The Solution
An AR system that detects surfaces in real-time and overlays detailed anatomical models. Students tap any structure to receive a Gemini-powered natural language explanation instantly.
Award Impact
First place prize among 30 teams. Invitation to pitch at Carolina LaunchPad. Recognized for innovation and technical execution by industry judges.
01
Real-time Surface Detection
Uses ARKit/ARCore to anchor models precisely onto physical surfaces.
02
AI-Powered Explanations
Gemini API generates contextual explanations for any selected anatomical structure on demand.
03
Multi-Model Library
Complete library from skeletal to muscular and vascular systems.
04
Judges Awarded
First place for innovation and technical execution among all 30 submissions.
Frontend
AI / ML
Backend
Infrastructure