PhilTech Innovathon 2026
In just 24 hours, we built an AI emotion-aware learning app that adapts study sessions based on learners’ emotions. It was an intense, creative sprint.
Photo by PhilTech Innovathon Organizing Team
24 hours. That’s all we had to turn an idea into a functioning product at the PhilTech Innovathon 2026. Our goal was ambitious: create an AI-driven app that could detect learners’ emotions and guide their study habits in real time.
The first few hours were a whirlwind of brainstorming and prototyping. We mapped out the core functionality: emotion detection using AI, personalized study recommendations, and an intuitive, friendly interface to keep learners engaged. Sleep was optional, caffeine was mandatory.
Challenges popped up constantly—integrating real-time emotion detection, designing a UI that felt human, and making sure our app could adapt on the fly. But every obstacle pushed us to think creatively and iterate fast. By the final hours, we had a working demo that could analyze a learner's emotional state and suggest study adjustments accordingly.
At the end of the hackathon, we presented our AI emotion-aware learning app to the judges and other participants. It wasn’t just about the product; it was about proving that even in 24 hours, a focused, passionate team can build something meaningful and innovative. We left the event energized, inspired, and ready to keep developing the app further.