IBM Dev Day – AI Demystified Hackathon
Focused on Enterprise-Ready AI Solutions with IBM watsonx
Project Overview
I recently participated in the IBM Dev Day – AI Demystified Hackathon, a national‑level hackathon focused on building real‑world, enterprise‑ready solutions using IBM watsonx and agentic AI concepts.
Along with my teammate Nakshatra R, I built NeuroEase, an agentic AI solution designed to make workplace communication more inclusive for neurodivergent individuals, including people with ADHD, Autism, and Dyslexia.
Hackathon Media
Hackathon Photo
IBM Dev Day Hackathon - January 26, 2024
Project Demo Video
NeuroEase Project Demo & Presentation
The Challenge & Solution
Modern workplace tools like Slack, Teams, and email often overwhelm users with long messages, unclear tone, and dense text. Our solution addresses this challenge by using multiple AI agents orchestrated with IBM watsonx Orchestrate to adapt the same message based on cognitive needs—without changing its original meaning.
For ADHD
Converts messages into actionable checklists and prioritized tasks
For Autism
Adds explicit tone and intent clarity to reduce ambiguity
For Dyslexia
Simplifies language, improves formatting, and enhances readability
Agentic AI Architecture
Instead of building a single chatbot, we implemented a multi‑agent architecture, where each agent has a specific role coordinated through watsonx Orchestrate. This approach highlights the power of agentic AI in creating responsible, human‑centered enterprise solutions.
- Message Understanding Agent: Analyzes and comprehends the original message content and context
- Adaptive Rendering Agent: Transforms messages based on selected cognitive mode
- Safety & Ethics Agent: Ensures outputs maintain original meaning and follow ethical guidelines
- Orchestration Layer: IBM watsonx Orchestrate coordinates all agents seamlessly
Team & Collaboration
Your Name
Lead Developer & AI Architect
Nakshatra R
Co-developer & UX Designer
Key Learnings
Agentic AI Design
Designing and implementing multi-agent systems with specialized roles
IBM watsonx Orchestrate
Practical experience with enterprise AI orchestration platforms
Accessibility-Focused Design
Creating inclusive solutions for neurodivergent individuals
Real-World Problem Solving
Addressing genuine workplace challenges with AI solutions
Impact & Future Work
This hackathon was a valuable learning experience that strengthened our understanding of agentic AI, orchestration, accessibility‑focused design, and real‑world problem solving using IBM's AI ecosystem.
The NeuroEase project demonstrates how AI can be leveraged to create more inclusive digital workplaces, and we're excited to explore further enhancements such as real‑time adaptation, integration with more workplace tools, and expanded support for other cognitive profiles.