9 months ago
And the winners are…
Congratulations to the outstanding participants of the OpenAI Open Model Hackathon!
Check out the winning projects along with all of the awesome submissions in the OpenAI Open Model Hackathon Project Gallery!
- Best Overall | Sponsored by Hugging Face
RoboChef: GPT-OSS Powered Kitchen Assistant | RoboChef is an AI-powered kitchen assistant that uses natural language processing to understand and execute cooking instructions. The system employs GPT-OSS to break down commands into sequential steps, which are then carried out by an NVIDIA Isaac GR00T-powered robotic arm. A live user interface allows for real-time tracking of the robot's progress as it prepares the requested dish. - Best in Robotics | Sponsored by NVIDIA
A Printer… for Smell | This AI-powered "scent printer" translates natural language prompts into complex, evolving aromatic experiences called "scent songs." An AI model generates a single JSON file containing a precise recipe and a minute-by-minute timeline, which controls the hardware. A robotic gantry then dispenses microliter-accurate drops of essential oils into two diffusers that crossfade and layer the aromas, creating a programmable and dynamic atmosphere. - Weirdest Hardware | Sponsored by Ollama & NVIDIA
Steam Print | Steam Print transforms a Steam Deck into a portable, AI-powered 3D printing workstation. Users can issue voice commands to dynamically generate 3D models, view them on the handheld's screen, and send them directly to a 3D printer managed by OctoPi. This creates a streamlined workflow from idea to physical object, removing the need for a traditional desktop computer and complex software. - Best Local Agent | Sponsored by NVIDIA & Best of Humanity | Sponsored by OpenAI
Memory Palace | Memory Palace is a private, offline-first AI companion designed to help individuals with memory loss reconnect with their past through interactive stories. Family and caregivers contribute photos, videos, and voice notes to a local home network, which an AI storyteller uses to create narrative "Cinematic Memory Journeys." The entire system operates without cloud connectivity, ensuring absolute privacy while providing a compassionate tool to rebuild the context and emotion of forgotten moments. - Most Useful Fine-Tune | Sponsored by LM Studio
Dental Assessment GPT | Dental Assessment GPT is an AI tool designed to generate evidence-based dental assessments and treatment plans from structured patient case data. The project was built by meticulously cleaning and enriching a dataset with detailed clinical information, which was then validated by practicing dentists to ensure accuracy. The goal is to support dental professionals by improving the quality of treatment planning, reducing burnout, and enhancing overall patient care. - Wildcard—best unexpected use | Sponsored by vLLM
Bota | Bota is an autonomous AI agent that plays 1v1 matches in the popular video game Dota 2. The system uses a GPT-OSS-20B language model to process the live game state and generate actions for hero movement, attacks, and abilities without any model fine-tuning. Bota operates similarly to a human player and uniquely displays its reasoning process in the in-game chat for observers to see.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated, making this hackathon a celebration of collaboration, creativity, and technological advancement. Congratulations everyone!