Tech Mahindra to set up Makers Lab at Pune
Pune-based College of Military Engineering (CME) will provide real world technological exposure to the army officers and assist them in getting the nuances of next-generation technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) to make them future-ready for modern-day warfare through a collaboration with Makers Lab.
CME will leverage the partnership to address critical military problem statements using next-generation technologies of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics, said Tech Mahindra, the parent group of Makers Lab and a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting and business reengineering services and solutions.
As a part of this partnership, Tech Mahindra will establish a Makers Lab at CME to utilize their diverse set of capabilities and promote R&D to provide cutting-edge technology solutions for defence forces.
“The mission of Tech Mahindra’s research and development arm, Makers Lab, is to promote technology innovation by providing a common platform where academia, industry and government can come together to recognize transformative ideas and create disruptive solutions. The collaboration will enable our defence forces to address future challenges by leveraging digital technologies and innovation,” Nikhil Malhotra, Global Head of Makers Lab, Tech Mahindra, said on 5 Jan 2021.
“CME has taken various steps towards developing successful ideas and innovations in the niche field of AI and Robotics. The college has the domain expertise and now with the assistance of Makers Lab, Tech Mahindra Ltd, I am sure we would be able to solve many challenges for Indian Army. I am hopeful that this initiative would take us a long way in undertaking research and development in this extremely challenging sphere,” said Lt. Gen P. P. Malhotra, VSM, Commandant, CME.
As part of the TechMNxt charter, Tech Mahindra’s Makers Lab is focused on developing future-ready solution by leveraging next gen technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning, Robotics, Internet of Things (IoT), Augmented Reality/ Virtual Reality, 5G – Network of the future. There is a range of business problems that Makers lab aims to solve in the future to enhance citizen services and customer experiences.
The CME is the premier institution for Military Engineering and conducts 130 courses related to Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (M Tech, B Tech and Diploma courses), Combat Engineering, Counter Improvised Explosives Device, Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Protection, Disaster Management, Works Services, Information Technology and Geo-spatial Information Systems for more than 4,500 personnel from Army, Navy, Air Force and the Central and State Police organisations every year.
The College is recognised by Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) for award of B Tech and M Tech Degrees and Maharashtra State Board of Tech Education (MSBTE) for Diploma Courses. The College is accredited with an ‘A’ grading by National Assessment and Accreditation Council, an autonomous body of the University Grants Commission. #technology #AI #robotics #military #defence #manufacturing #makeinIndia /fiinews.com
