This Thursday, January 31, will mark the 5th edition of the Chal'enge Challenge. The concept involves asking students in Master of Science MTI3DMaster of Science to create virtual and augmented reality simulators to meet the needs of businesses. Among the winners, some have been hired, while others are starting their own companies. A look back at five years of the challenge with Jean-Rémy Chardonnet, director of the Master of Science program atthe Institut Image in Chalon-sur-Saône
The Chal'enge Challenge has been around for five years now, giving students in Master of Science MTI3D Master of Science program the opportunity to apply their knowledge to benefit businesses in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region.
Success and recognition are on the cards. Twenty-seven companies took part, and for the past two years, the University Institute of Technology (IUT) in Chalon-sur-Saône has been offering its students enrolled in the professional bachelor's degree program in "Image and Sound Techniques and Activities" the opportunity to compete in the "Communication (web, videos)" category.
Master of Science students Master of Science the Institut Image in Chalon-sur-Saône are developing simulators and demonstrators that use augmented reality and virtual reality. It wouldn't be a challenge if they didn't have to complete the project in pairs within a two-week deadline.
This year, the public will be able to see the students' results on January 31 at 2 p.m. at Nicéphore Cité in Chalon-sur-Saône. The public will choose their favorite project and award it the People's Choice Award after testing a few simulators, such as one that allows users to discover:
- Inside a watch mechanism developed for AFPA and its watchmaking training program in Besançon
- kitchens for Schmidt Kitchens
- a digital orientation table for the panoramic exhibition hall atthe Espace des Arts in Chalon-sur-Saône.
- a vine pruning simulator for Educagi Editions
- and other projects developed for the French Red Cross, the Chamber of Agriculture 71, Zootechnics Division, Industrial Molds and Models (MMI), andthe Roche driving school.
The Chal'enge Challenge serves as a springboard for Master of Science students Master of Science well Master of Science for companies navigating the digital transition.
Jean-Rémy Chardonnet, academic director of Master of Science MTI3D Master of Science in Chalon-sur-Saône, is co-organizing the Challenge with Grand Chalon, the Saône-et-Loire Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Nicéphore Cité. "The Chal'enge Challenge is a real springboard for our students to find jobs in the field of virtual reality, but also for companies as an accelerator of the digital transition."
Jean-Rémy remembers in particular:
- Ramy RZEM, who participated in the first edition and was hired by Engie Cofely as a software engineer as soon as he graduated. He had developed a3D animation to promote energy monitoring software with his classmate Hamza Messalaha. The aim of this project is to create a promotional application for building energy management software.
- Louis Jeannin and Nicolas Galiguiri, winners of two awards in the fourth edition. They developed a program for La Poste that allows users of the smartphone app to quickly and easily find the right package size in just two clicks based on a photo of the item. Today, Louis and Nicolas want to set up their own start-up. They have lots of ideas, but "education will play a major role," says Louis.
Partners who have participated in the five editions
