Minister Ponmudy handing over the graduation certificate to a student at the 18th Graduation Day of Anna University on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: AKHILA EASWARAN Anna University is one of the most vibrant places in science and technology. It will be defined by what its graduates achieve, said Sarit Kumar Das, Institute Professor at … Read more
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras and scientists of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have developed a cutting-edge sensor technology for underwater communications that the Navy can apply. The indigenous technology will enable the fabrication of devices at a relatively lower cost as compared to international foundries, where not only is … Read more
Chennai: Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have developed an online open-source database called ‘Ab-CoV’ containing detailed information about all COVID-related antibodies identified so far, including the source of each antibody, and the viral protein(s) and virus strains they recognise. ‘Ab-CoV’ includes 1,780 coronavirus-related antibodies including 211 nanobodies, and contains more … Read more
Chennai: Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has developed an Information Technology tool to monitor and improve the health of rural Scheduled Caste (SC) communities in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. The IT Tool, developed using open-source software, was deployed to gather detailed household-level annual health-related information. This IT Tool was also utilized … Read more
Samanvay 2022, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras Management Studies Department’s annual festival focused on integrating data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence with the existing paradigms of management to provide effective services to all stakeholders, was held between October 30 and November 4. Over 3,000 business school students from across the country registered for … Read more
Chennai: Kilpauk Medical College and Hospital in association with the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) is developing an artificial intelligence-based software to help technicians red flag renal calculi (kidney stones) or identify malignant tumours in breasts, Tamil Nadu health minister Ma Subramanian said on Friday. The radiology department of the medical college hospital was on … Read more
As per the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), wildlife trade poses the second biggest threat to the survival of species after habitat destruction. While the authorities have taken steps to check the menace, poachers seem to remain a step ahead of the law. Smart technology can help address the challenge, as has been shown … Read more
Filled with semi-solid and semi-fluid human faecal material, a septic tank is the unhealthiest of places. Hundreds of deaths are reported every year across India due to manual scavenging in septic tanks, despite bans and prohibitory orders. Technology can help address this grave challenge. So, researchers at IIT Madras have developed ‘HomoSEP,’ a robot that … Read more
The Indian Institute of Technology – Madras has developed a robot to eliminate manual scavenging in India. The institute plans to deploy 10 units of HomoSEP — the new robot — across Tamil Nadu. Researchers are already in touch with sanitation workers to identify the specific locations for deployment. They are also considering locations in … Read more
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, has established a research group to develop technologies for manufacturing products at extra-terrestrial locations and address the existing gaps in this sector in India, according to officials. According to the team, India is a leader in developing and applying technologies for manufacturing launch vehicles and satellites. However, the … Read more