Topic: Robotics
Anil Pradhan wins Rohini Nayyar Prize for Rural STEM Education
Anil Pradhan, a 28-year-old engineer from Odisha, has recently received the Rohini Nayyar Prize. This award recognizes his important contributions to rural development through STEM education. Pradhan is...
Telangana Launches State Robotics Framework
The Telangana government has launched the State Robotics Framework to establish a sustainable robotics ecosystem in the state. Leveraging Robotics Technology in Key Domains The Telangana government plans...
Sara: World’s First Robotic Check-in Assistant
The world’s first robotic check-in assistant, named Sara, is the latest addition to Emirates’ services. With the latest innovation, the airlines aim to improve the customer experience and...
Robots made from stem cells of frogs
The scientists have used the stem cells of frogs to create a new living robot. These robots have been named Xenobots. About Xenobots Xenobots are capable of healing...
Fugaku: World Fastest Supercomputer
A Japan based Supercomputer, Fugaku developed by Fujitsu and the Riken Research Institute has been named the fastest supercomputer in the world. Highlights The fugaku has gained the...
Captain Arjun: The Robot launched by Railway Protection Force
The Railway Protection Force recently launched a Robot called “Captain Arjun”. ARJUN is Always be Responsible and Just Use to be Nice. Highlights The robot Captain Arjun was...
India first in world to make internet-controlled Robot
An engineer from Thane has developed an internet-controlled robot. The bot is first of its kind. The robot addresses the needs of the hospitals treating COVID-19 patients. About...
COBAS 6800: India’s first automated COVID-19 testing machine
On May 14, 2020, the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan dedicated the COBAS 6800 RT PCR machine to the nation. Highlights The machine is completely automated and...
HCARD: Robot to assist COVID-19 frontline warriors
On April 29, 2020, the robotic device HCARD, Hospital Care Assistive Robotic Device was launched to help frontline health care workers. The robot will help them in maintaining...
World Bank Study: Effect of Automation on FDI flows
On January 6, 2020, the World Bank released its study on how FDI flows are affected in the world due to automation. The study concluded that automation will...
Ministry of External Affairs creates “NEST” to increase investment coordination
The Ministry of External Affairs is to set up a new division called NEST-New and Emerging Strategic Technologies. The division will work to increase investment coordination among the...
