Karnataka-funded ARTPARK-IISc to set up manufacturing centre for Robotics and Autonomous Systems

ENA State 2022-12-13 08:02:04 Bengaluru, Dec 13 (KNN) With the aim to reduce import footprint of robotics and autonomous systems in the country, the Karnataka government-funded ARTPARK-IISc has decided to setup an industry accelerator, Centre for Advanced Manufacturing for Robotics and Autonomous Systems (CAMRAS). <a href="https://bit.ly/3B9mZSj"><img alt="FOLLOW US on GOOGLE NEWS" src="https://knnindia.co.in//uploads/gallery/GoogleNews.jpg" style="border-style:solid; border-width:1px; height:95px; margin:1px; width:299px" /></a> The AI and Robotic Technology park has received the approval from the Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) for setting up the advance manufacturing centre, according to an official statement. ARTPARK-IISc aims to reduce the import footprint of drones, motors, electronic regulators and printed circuits while readying the next- generation companies estimated to be worth thousands of crores in these chosen focus areas, it added. As per reports, the technology park will also organise a skilling programme to train 2,800 professionals in the field of next-generation advanced manufacturing for robotics and autonomous technologies by 2025. Speaking about the ARTPARKs initiative, C.N. Ashwath Narayan, Minister for Information Technology and Biotechnology, Science and Technology, Karnataka government, said, Im delighted to see ARTPARK lighting the path to developing new age technology. It is a fine example of how public-private partnerships can truly shape the industry and bring about a massive change in strengthening Indias domestic capabilities in key high-tech sectors. It is a proud moment for the Karnataka government to see a foundation it has nurtured to grow and succeed within two years of inception. We will continue to be forthcoming in encouraging innovation and facilitating new start-ups, Narayan added. Five of ARTPARKs pre-ventures in the areas of advanced cargo drones, robotic actuators, legged robots, autonomous systems charging and intelligent controllers will form an MHI Accelerator named CAMRAS. The MHI approval comes under the component of setting up of 10 industry accelerators for technology development of the scheme for enhancement of competitiveness in the Indian capital goods sector-Phase-2 notified earlier this year. MHI has been providing strong momentum under its various schemes to drive manufacturing leadership for India globally, aligned to Atmanirbhar Bharat objectives. Set up in 2020, ARTPARK-IISc is Indias first Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Technology Park, and aims at promoting technology innovations in AI and Robotics, leading to societal impact by implementing projects in healthcare, education, mobility, infrastructure, agriculture, retail and cyber-security focusing on problems unique to India. Promoted by IISc (Indian Institute of Science) and supported by AI-foundry, it has received seed funding of Rs 230 crore from the Department of Science and Technology (Government of India) and the Karnataka government. (KNN Bureau) 31533 https://knnindia.co.in/news/newsdetails/state/karnataka-funded-artpark-iisc-to-set-up-manufacturing-centre-for-robotics-and-autonomous-systems 2022-12-13 08:02:04 knnindia.co.in Karnataka-funded ARTPARK-IISc to set up manufacturing centre for Robotics and Autonomous Systems