Global workforces continually undergo changes and advancements. Take the industrial revolution, for example, which revolutionized manufacturing and changed the labor force. More recently, digitalization is altering jobs and the workplace. It started with computers and wireless networks, and now the internet-of-things is connecting devices and allowing greater automation than ever before. With the additions of…
How robots and simulation are changing education
Robots are gaining rapid traction in today’s industries. The number of operational industrial robot jobs increases by 14 percent annually, according to the International Federation of Robotics. This year alone, spending on robotics (and drones) is expected to reach about $128.7 billion U.S. The reason: robots offer the promise of improved productivity, greater efficiency, and…
BACS – Facilitating transition to smart buildings
Recent years have seen a growing trend for smart buildings equipped with Building Automation and Control Systems (BACS). The adoption of BACS offers multiple advantages such as the reduction in building energy consumption, improvement of the quality of life of occupants, and integration of renewable energy systems by providing flexibility to the connected energy grids.…
What you should know if considering a career in robotics
When thinking about a career in robotics engineering, the idea of advanced space rovers or futuristic AI machines may come to mind. However, this job title is more typically reserved for the manufacturing automation industry. The good news: several studies can lead to a career in robotics. Historically, automation dates back to Henry Ford’s automobile…
How the automobile industry is changing in India
India is expected to have the world’s third-largest, passenger-vehicle market by 2021. With policies such as the Automotive Mission Plan and the National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP), the government aims to achieve two objectives: 1. Facilitate growth in the industry so India becomes a manufacturing hub 2. Reduce automobile emissions and oil dependency The…
Wireless power — fuel of the future
Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) is a technology that allows the transfer of electric power without wires. Based on technologies using electric, magnetic, or electromagnetic fields, WPT is capable of supplying power from a standard AC source to the batteries and devices which are compatible, without any physical connectors. This technology utilizes the electromagnetic field generated…
How robotics competitions are giving students an edge in engineering
The Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation and the Dallas Sports Commission recently announced that the REC Foundation’s VEX Robotics World Championship will return to Dallas from 2021 through 2024. The REC Foundation’s VEX Robotics World Championship — which the Guinness Book of World Records maintains is the largest robotics tournament in the world —…
Role of AI in legal practice
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making inroads into nearly all walks of life today. It has led to a paradigm shift in various fields, necessitating the reinvention of their operating and business models. Defined as “the science and engineering of making intelligent machines” that employ “cognitive computing” (enabling computers to learn, reason, perceive, infer, communicate,…
Students design algorithm for synchronized drone use
The use of drones is officially legal in India, which is a benefit to several industries including for safety, agriculture, construction, energy, and others. For example, drones can be used to survey land, buildings, or transmission wires. They can also be used for search and rescue, or to map roads or traffic, drop objects (such…
Why India might fail to meet its 2022 clean-energy goal
India’s commitment to renewable energy development in the last decade is nothing short of impressive. The country’s clean-energy capacity has hit nearly 83 gigawatts (GW) — that’s six times what it was some 10 years ago. In the last five years, solar power has grown its capacity 12-fold, surpassing 31 GW, according to the Central…
What you need to know about flying drones in India
The use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), or drones, for educational or recreational purposes is now legal in India. As of December 1, 2019, the ban set by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), the Indian governmental regulatory body for civil aviation, in October 2014, officially lifted. However, flying drones will take more effort…
How India’s become a global clean-energy powerhouse
As the world is hoping to alleviate the rapidly growing threat of climate change, India is majorly stepping up and developing into a global clean-energy powerhouse. It is one of only a few countries with policies that are compatible with keeping global warming below the two-degree Celsius target recommended by scientists, according to the Climate…
Finding success in India: from engineers to entrepreneurs
Many of today’s top engineers have been graduating from schools in India and at record speeds. According to the HRD Ministry, more than 1.5 million students take post-secondary engineering courses every year in the country. Unfortunately, however, nearly half and 48 percent of those engineers are jobless. One reason, based on a study by employment…
How one startup is giving engineers in India at international advantage
Although more than 1.5 million students take post-secondary engineering courses every year in India, according to the HRD Ministry, nearly half (48 percent) of engineers are jobless. One reason, based on a study by employment evaluation company Aspiring Minds, is that 95 percent of engineers in India were unqualified for the job despite a university…
Why enrollment is surging in university AI programs
Indian students are gathering to obtain a master’s qualification in artificial intelligence (AI) at a time when the development of computer science aimed at building machines that work and react like human beings is finding accelerating applications. The number of applications for master’s qualification in artificial intelligence (AI) has more than doubled in universities across…
How AI is driving the logistics industry forward in India
Supply chain and logistics management are typically an underrated yet important features of a successful company — and one where technology and digitalization are making a big difference. Inadequate communication, tracking, and traceability of products could lead to wasted time, unnecessary billable hours, and lost revenue. However, technology can provide better transparency and accountability. GoBOLT,…
Mercedes-Benz unveils the ESF 2019 safety vehicle
Mercedes-Benz revealed its experimental safety vehicle, the ESF 2019, at the Safe Roads India Summit 2019 in Delhi. The exhibition was a part of the “Safe Roads”— a unique corporate social responsibility initiative by Daimler to increase safety awareness in India. The German carmaker’s new ESF is based on the latest Mercedes-Benz GLE with a…
The top 5 digital tech collaborations of 2019
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s second term included several initiatives developed to drive cutting-edge technologies forward the market. For example, the Interim Budget 2019 established a national plan for the advancement of emerging technologies, such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), the internet-of-things (IoT), and others. To this end, NITI Aayog — a policy think tank…
Toyota to open office in Chennai with a focus on connected cars
Toyota Connected India, a subsidiary of Toyota Connected Corporation, is expanding its global footprint with the introduction of a new office in Chennai, India. The new location is unique in that it will focus specifically on developing connected technology, including machine learning and artificial intelligence. “Powered by cloud support and cutting-edge technology for high production…
How four NIT graduates built a successful tech startup for research labs
Forget chalkboards and textbooks. In many of today’s classrooms, conventional learning is a thing of the past and digital learning is in. This is thanks to several advanced tech devices such as “smart,” interactive projectors, IoT-enable tools, virtual reality, and others. As schools become more digitally efficient, one would assume the same technology would be…