Winner — Qualcomm x Meta ExecuTorch Hackathon 2026

Lodestar — Offline AI Survival Copilot

An offline survival copilot for when GPS and networks fail: on-device first-aid triage, a solar/star compass that finds true north, and medic-to-casualty translation — all running locally.

Event: Qualcomm x Meta ExecuTorch Hackathon
Organizer: lablab.ai / Qualcomm / Meta
Year: 2026
Region: Global
Prize: Winner
Tech: ExecuTorch, On-device AI
Award source: lablab.ai official winners list

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