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World Model Hackathon
Join us in Fort Mason for the first hackathon built entirely around world models.
You will have one goal: actually ship (with) world models.
Create games, simulations, agentic systems, or web-based projects - using the provided kits and SDKs. Teams can compete across two tracks, showcasing creativity, technical skill, and innovation with world models.
Requirements
Project Requirements
- Functionality: The project must run consistently on its intended platform and function as shown in the demo video and description.
- New & Existing: All submissions must be newly created and not previously submitted to any other hackathon. Teams may prepare mockups or fine-tune world models beforehand but no coding is allowed before the event.
- Third-Party Integrations: Any SDKs, APIs, or data must be used in accordance with licensing terms. Sponsor and Administrator reserve the right to request proof of such authorization or licensure.
- Category Specific Requirements:
- Best Filmmaking, Entertainment, Simulation App: Must include at least one world model–generated environment or scene as a core part of the experience.
- Best Gaming & UGC Experience: Must include at least one world model–driven interactive element - environment, character, or gameplay mechanic.
- Best World Models Implementation with PICO: Must use at least one world model pipeline running on or rendered through PICO hardware.
- Best Agentic Mission Control with PICO: Must implement at least one AI agent with a spatial management interface. Must run on the PICO Emulator with multi-view or multitasking capabilities.
- Best Emulator Project with PICO: Must leverage the PICO Emulator's multi-view capabilities for at least one productivity or spatial workflow feature.
- Best WebSpatial Project with PICO: Must be a web-based spatial app using WebSpatial that runs on the PICO Emulator.
Submission Requirements
- All team members must have a Devpost account and join the SensAI Hack
- One member submits and tags all others as collaborators
- Include a ~45 second demo video showing the experience on device - no copyrighted music or third-party trademarks
- Include a text description of features and functionality
- Attach your build/text file (APK, WebXR link, or web app URL depending on your platform)
- List all paid software, SDKs, APIs, and design tools
- Upload all files to Google Drive in a folder named after your team: e.g. "207-SF11 HackFace"
- Build file and demo video in the root folder
- All other files in a subfolder named "Other"
- Only one project submission per team is allowed.
Prizes
Best Filmmaking, Entertainment, Simulation App
+ $500 Marble API credits
Best Gaming, UGC Experience
+ $500 Marble API credits
Best World Models Implementation with PICO
+ $500 Marble API credits
Best Agentic Mission Control with PICO
Best Emulator Project with PICO
Best WebSpatial Project with PICO
Devpost Achievements
Submitting to this hackathon could earn you:
Judges
Alberto Hojel
AI Engineer at Roblox
Asim Ahmed
Head of Product Marketing (Spatial Solutions) at Niantic Spatial, Inc.
Conway Anderson
Product & Design Leader, Startup Product Advisor
Cris Lenta
Stealth Founder & CEO
David Gene Oh
Global Developer Advocacy at ByteDance
Fasai Phuathavornskul
Senior Software Engineer for Android XR at Google
Felix Hartmann
Founder and Managing Partner of Hartmann Capital
Greg Madison
XR and Unity Illusionist
Hubert Thieblot
General Partner of Founders, Inc
Hugo Hernandez
Founder & CEO of Alakazam Studios
Ian Curtis
Product Designer at World Labs
Jake Steinerman
XR/AI Strategic Advisor
John Dagdelen
Founder of Fluid
Marco DeMiroz
General Partner & Co-founder of The Venture Reality Fund
Michael Morran
Creator Relations Manager at VIVERSE
Neil Trevett
VP Developer Ecosystems at NVIDIA
Riya Dashoriya
Engineering Manager at Meta
Sherrie Cao
Product Manager for AI Experiences at Electronic Arts (EA)
Yiliu Shen-Burke
Founder of Softspace Inc.
Yiqi Zhao
Product Design Lead at Meta
Judging Criteria
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Concept & Innovation
The project goes beyond an idea - it solves a real problem, creates value, or introduces a new experience that wasn’t possible before. We’re looking for projects that could attract, engage, and retain real users. -
Technical Implementation
Show what you actually built, not just what you imagined. The project should run reliably on the intended platform, feel polished, and demonstrate meaningful use of the provided tools. Presentation matters, including demo video, description, and slides. -
Experience & Design
The overall experience should be intuitive, immersive, and visually appealing. Interaction, flow, and polish matter, and your demo should clearly communicate how the project works and why it’s engaging. -
Track & Category Criteria
The project should clearly align with its chosen track and highlight the category’s strengths.
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