S. Vishnu Sharma
IIT Roorkee was cynosure of all eyes when ‘Rethink! The Tinkering Lab’ was inaugurated on its premises.
Rethink! The Tinkering Lab is a dynamic multi-disciplinary central facility of IIT Roorkee.
This will stands as a crucible for nurturing curiosity, creativity, and imagination among young minds, say sources from IIT Roorkee.
Dedicated to cultivating essential skills such as design thinking, computational prowess, adaptive learning, and physical computing, the lab has become a beacon of innovation.
Design and Implementation
With a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, the lab supports the design and implementation of diverse prototypes, elevating their technology readiness level, say sources from IIT Roorkee.
Committed to comprehensive skill development, the lab conducts workshops, training programs, facility exposure initiatives, expert talks, and webinars throughout the year.
These initiatives aim to foster innovative thinking and instill curiosity among students, researchers, and faculties, aligning with the Institute Innovation Council (IIC) mandate, say sources from IIT Roorkee.
Groundbreaking Endeavour
Notably, Rethink! The Tinkering Lab has embarked on a groundbreaking endeavor with the support of the Technology Innovation Hub, iHub DivyaSampark, at IIT Roorkee.
This collaborative effort has birthed a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to research and innovation in Cyber Physical Systems, say sources from IIT Roorkee.
Eminent Personalities
The distinguished presence of key personalities elevated the inaugural ceremony.
Prof. Kamal Kishore Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, lent visionary leadership, while Prof. Apurbba Kumar Sharma, Dean Academics, added valuable academic insights.
Dr. J.B.V Reddy, Scientist-F at DST, and Ms. Rajani Kushwaha, JA, NM-ICPS, DST, brought scientific excellence to the forefront.
Manish Anand, CEO of iHub-DivyaSampark, infused an entrepreneurial spirit, complemented by the collective expertise of Prof. Vivek Kumar Malik, Associate Dean of Innovation & Incubation.
Prof. Sai Ramudu Meka, Associate Dean of Corporate Interaction, and Prof. Karun Rawat, Coordinator of Rethink! The Tinkering Lab were among those present.
Director of IIT Roorkee
Addressing the gathering Prof. K. K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee said, “We believe in nurturing a culture of innovation and exploration at IIT Roorkee, and the inauguration of the cutting-edge Cyber Physical Systems facility at Rethink!
The Tinkering Lab marks a significant leap towards this commitment, said director of IIT Roorkee.
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This state-of-the-art hub is designed to inspire the curiosity, creativity, and imagination of our students, setting the stage for groundbreaking research and innovation, he said.
As we delve into the future of technology, we envision our students becoming pioneers in shaping the world through their inventive endeavors, he said.
Studio
The newly established facility boasts a cutting-edge studio equipped with Motion Sensing Cameras, drone kits, and comprehensive support for the manufacturing of drone parts.
It aims to be a catalyst for students involved in validating and testing control algorithms for autonomous ground and flying vehicles.
The Motion-Sensing Lab within the facility opens doors to extensive biomechanics studies, spanning applications in athletics, yoga, and posture correction.
Innovation
Beyond traditional research, the facility emerges as a hotbed for innovation in augmented and virtual reality.
Students are empowered to apply innovative ideas in this burgeoning field.
Notably, the potential for creating promotional virtual tours in augmented and virtual reality holds the promise of attracting tourism towards major attractions such as Chardham Yatra and Ganga-Arti events in Uttarakhand.
New Technologies
This collaborative initiative underlines the lab’s commitment to introducing new interdisciplinary technologies, fostering a culture of innovation, and contributing to the thriving start-up ecosystem.
Rethink! The Tinkering Lab’s relentless pursuit of excellence positions IIT Roorkee at the forefront of technological advancements and innovation in academia.
About IIT Roorkee
IIT Roorkee is an institute of national importance imparting higher education in engineering, sciences, management, architecture and planning, and humanities and social sciences.
Since its establishment in 1847, the Institute has played a vital role in providing technical human resources and know-how to the country.