1st place - Tarot
First place was awarded to the Tarot project, devoted to the mathematical modeling and computer implementation of the five-player tarot game. The aim was to design an artificial intelligencecapable of playing by the rules, both in competition with the opposing team and in collaboration with its partners.
This work led students toexplore game theory, probabilities, randomness related to the distribution of cards. After leading the modeling and coding of this artificial intelligence, they culminated in the creation of a graphical interface that concretizes the whole project.
2nd place - Experimental Archaeology: Gallic harvester
Second place went to the experimental archaeology project devoted to the reconstruction of a Gallic harvester. This approach enabled students to study period techniques and materials and better understand the thought process that led to the creation of this tool.
First, the student engineers modelled and transposed into "open source code"a Gallic-era harvester, so that it could be made and used on a small farm. Then, the fabrication of a prototype enabled them to put into practice their knowledge of materials science, as well as their expertise in wood and metal working. The prototype was presented to the public at several events: the European Archaeology Days, the Gallo-Roman Days at Saint-Romain-en-Gal and the Latin-Greek Festival.
3rd place - Mobil'air: the open source compressed air vehicle
Finally, the Mobil'air study project took third place. Their objective: to manufacture a vehicle powered by compressed air and producing zero polluting emissions. Through this technological challenge, they mobilized and developed skills in mechanics, electronics, automation and IT, while responding to current ecological issues.
After several months' work, the team succeeded in adapting a go-kart chassis into a functional vehicle. The next step will be to participate in the Formula Student 75 m acceleration category.
Francis Leboeuf Award
Created in 2006, the Francis Leboeuf Prize is awarded each year to the best Projet d'Études, in tribute to Professor Francis Leboeuf, who passed away in 2013 and was behind the initiative. The Projet d'Études (PE) gives first-year engineering students the opportunity to learn how to manage a project from start to finish, in response to the expectations of a sponsor. Gathered in groups of five or six, students work on a scientific or technical issue related to the areas of expertise in their curriculum. Throughout this experience, they benefit from the support of a teaching team made up of scientific tutors, as well as communication and project management advisors.
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Congratulations to all the winners of the 2025 edition for their achievements. See you next year to discover the most promising projects by Centrale Lyon student-engineers!