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 the co-founder of the Young Tinker Foundation. His innovative project, ‘Tinker-on-Wheels’, has ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
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 to leverage robotics technology in several key domains, including agriculture, healthcare, industrial ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
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 streamline the check-in process. Introducing Sara Sara is a robotic assistant designed ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
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 themselves. They can record memories. Xenobots are made from frog cells. They ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
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 top spot after beating out its Chinese and US counterparts. Also, it ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
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 launched to intensify screening and surveillance at the railway stations. It was ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
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 Coro-bot The robot has been named Coro-bot. It can independently dispense food, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
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 performs high end RT-PCR tests. The machine will help to increase the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020