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GadgetXpo

PARADOX '26 • MARGAZHI '26

The Vision

GadgetXpo is the ultimate stage for students to exhibit original, polished technical work. From weekend hacks to long-term innovations, we provide the platform for validation and expert mentorship from IIT Madras Professors.

Open Source

  • Chip Design
  • Electronics Hardware
  • Embedded Firmware
  • AI & LLM Projects

Closed Source

For students intending to patent their original work.

  • Proprietary Hardware
  • Secure Firmware
  • Private Software Tiers

Our Distinguished Judges

Boby George
Prof. Boby George HoD BS in Electronic Systems, Electrical Engineering Dept, IIT Madras https://home.iitm.ac.in/boby/
S Aniruddhan
Prof. S Aniruddhan Electrical Engineering Dept, IIT Madras https://www.ee.iitm.ac.in/ani/
Janakiraman Viraraghavan
Prof. Janakiraman Viraraghavan Electrical Engineering Dept, IIT Madras https://www.ee.iitm.ac.in/janakiraman/
Nitin Chandrachoodan
Prof. Nitin Chandrachoodan Computer Sciences Dept, IIT Madras https://chandrachoodan.gitlab.io/
Ramprasath S
Prof. Ramprasath S Electrical Engineering Dept, IIT Madras https://srampras.github.io/
Raveesh Magod
Prof. Raveesh Magod Electrical Engineering Dept, IIT Madras https://www.ee.iitm.ac.in/people/?stream=EE-6
Electrical Engineering Department
Electrical Engineering Department, IIT Madras https://www.ee.iitm.ac.in/people/?stream=EE-6

Judging Criteria

CategoryWeight
Originality & Innovation30%
Technical Complexity30%
Implementation Quality20%
Presentation Skills20%
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Team

Technicals Department - Paradox Margazhi'26
Aditya
Brahma
Nihal
Asjad
Open Source Initiative - Co-ordinators
Souhrud
Kowshic
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