TiHAN Foundation of IIT Hyderabad launches logo, brochure and skill development kits

The Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation and Data (TiHAN) at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Hyderabad held its Hub Governing Body Meeting recently.

The meeting was chaired by IIT Hyderabad director B.S Murty and attended by K.R Murali Mohan, mission director, National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NMICPS), Department of Science and Technology, along with other members.

Murali Mohan launched the logo and brochure for TiHAN along with Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) kits specifically designed for skill development activities of the hub. The TiHAN Logo has been designed considering innovation and autonomous navigation across different modes of transportation. The colours symbolise energy, dedication, new generation and technology.

“TiHAN has made remarkable progress and should now focus on taking the Hub to next level through effective partnerships with industry and start-ups in ensuring translational research as well as commercialisation of technological developments. NMICPS hubs have been making a significant impact across the nation in the assigned technology verticals by engaging Institutes, Industry, and research activities in a holistic manner,” Murali Mohan said.

TiHAN has entered into an agreement with the industry to ensure commercial availability of UGV and UAV kits which will benefit utilisation by target institutes, industry, and student enthusiasts. The occasion was graced by members of the TiHAN hub governing board.

“TiHAN has been at the forefront of innovation in the assigned technology vertical of Autonomous Navigation and Data Acquisition Systems duly fulfilling the target objectives of the national mission. TiHAN Has made significant progress since its inception and development of a testbed for autonomous vehicles, which is the first of its kind by an institute in India, is a testimony to its technological capabilities,” IIT Hyderabad director Murthy said.

Sharing the latest updates on the project, P Rajalakshmi, project director, TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad, said, “TiHAN has been leading research & development in the assigned vertical and would work closely with other stakeholders like PSUs, government institutes, Industry, R&D organisations as well as start-ups in building a strong collaborative network to achieve objectives enshrined as part of NMICPS.”