H-ACK Robots in Action with Jakidale | H-FARM

Robotics Hackathon with Jakidale, Humanoids, and OpenClawImagining the future is great, but learning how to move it is better! On April 11–12, our campus turned into a robotics and AI lab, where participants prototyped with the humanoids and robot dogs of Jacopo D’Alesio (Jakidale), Italian creator and YouTuber with over 2 million subscribers, known for his maker projects and tech gadget tests.During the hackathon, Diego Pizzocaro (CEO of H-FARM AI) also hosted a practical session on how to install OpenClaw for free, safely, and how to make it interact with the robots. 🦞ChallengesThe Invisible HelperDesign robotic solutions to support older adults and people with disabilities, including daily assistance, guidance, and health monitoring.Human-Robot InteractionExplore how robots can improve everyday life in shared environments such as homes, schools, and offices through useful and empathetic interactions.Smart CampusDevelop robotics-based solutions to optimize logistics, safety, and maintenance in complex environments like our campus.New Media & EntertainmentUse robotics to create engaging experiences, from interactive installations to high-impact content and entertainment formats.Wildcard / Future VisionImagine unexpected applications of robotics across different industries, from sports and fashion to space exploration.

MentorsNotos Consulting, an engineering consulting company based in NaplesStudents from the Politecnico di Milano, collaborating with JakidaleThe H-FARM AI teamMauro Fantin, CTO of our H-ealth project

Finalists & Winners

AwardsA day with Jakidale in his studioA LEGO set for each member of the winning teamDevelopment support or access to programs from our Startup Center

24 hours of grit, tech, and energy: since 2012, our hackathon format H-ACK has brought together young talent in design, coding, and marketing with companies looking for innovation.Can’t wait to join the next one?