JGU and IIT Madras Collaborate to Desi gn Advanced Robot
JGU and IIT Madras Collaborate to Des ign Advanced Robot Tour Guide for In dia’s First Constitution Museum
· The robot project will utilise cutting-edge language models to interact with visitors, providing guided tours and de tailed information about the exhibits signifying a significant step towards in tegrating technology into educatio nal and cultural experiences.
CHENNAI, 13 November 2024: The Indi an Institute of Technology Madras (IIT M) and O.P. Jindal Global University (J GU) have entered into a noteworthy M emorandum of Understanding (MoU) t o collaborate on the development of S .A.M.V.I.D. (Smart Assistant for Museu m Visitors and Interactive Displays), a n innovative semi-humanoid guide rob ot designed for the new established in dia’s First Constitution Museum & T he Rights and Freedoms Academy at J GU Campus in Sonipat, Haryana. This init iative aims to celebrate 75 years of the adoption of the Constitution of India. T he innovative effort to develop a uniq ue robot is to enhance visitor engagem ent through advanced technology .
The Constitution Museum and The Rig hts & Freedoms Academy is an unpara lleled initiative and a landmark instit ution to be established in the annals of Indian constitutional history. The mus eum will be inaugurated and dedicate d to the nation on 26th November 2024 to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the adoption of the Constitution of I ndia.
Towards this end, cutting edge technol ogy, AI driven interactive experiences, 3-D installations and progressive displ ays will be a key part of this novel mus eum, the first of its kind to be establish ed at any educational institution. The collaboration between the O.P. Jindal Global University and the celebrated centre for technical expertise at IIT M adras will bring to life an unpreceden nted experience to commemorate the most significant document that defines India as a Republic.
The S.A.M.V.I.D. project will utilise adv anced language models making visitor r’s experience interactive, providing guided tours and detailed information about the exhibits, including profiles o f every member of the Constituent Ass embly and their pivotal contributions to the Constitution. This collaboration signifies a significant step towards inte grating technology into educational an d cultural experiences.
JGU is establishing India’s First Constit ution Museum to enrich the understan ding the Constitution with various sect ions highlighting its significance and t he historical debates that shaped its cr eation. The museum will feature enga ging installations and interactive dis plays that illuminate the journey of t he Constitution over the past 75 years. The museum will be a key destination for understanding the Constitution, wi th sections dedicated to each part of t he document and its significance. Thro ugh many formats—textual, audio-vis ual, experiential— the museum will ig nite visitors’ interest in the Constituti on, its evolution and its various compo nents.
The art featured in the museum, antici pated to be a major attraction, will inc lude both pieces from the original han dcrafted document and artworks insp ired by the Constitution.
JGU’s partnership with IIT Madras will bring the latest in design, robotic appli cation, bespoke hardware systems and application of new technology towards creating a museum which brings histo ry alive.
Speaking on the occasion, Professor V Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, said, “IIT Madras is honoured to contribute to India’s constitutional history throu gh SAMVID, a humanoid robot that bri ngs history to life. By blending technol ogy with heritage, we have transformf d the Constitution Museum into an im mersive experience where visitors can engage with our nation’s foundational legacy. SAMVID brings to life the spirit and debates that shaped modern India offering a unique, interactive journey. At IIT Madras, our technological in no vations are designed to enrich experie nces in all aspects of life, and SAMV ID plays a crucial role in imparting demo cratic values to future generations. ”
Professor C Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU, observed, “The part nership with IIT Madras reflects our d edication to innovation and education. The Constitution Museum, with the inc orporation of S.A.M.V.I.D., will serve as a beacon of knowledge for citizens, all owing them to explore the essence of t he Constitution in a manner that is bo th informative and inspiring. As the S. A.M.V.I.D. project develops, it aims to redefine how visitors experience the C onstitution Museum at JGU, fostering a greater appreciation for India’s consti itutional journey through the innovata ative use of technology where history and tradition will meet technology and innovation.”
IIT Madras, oversees the implementa tion of S.A.M.V.I.D. through its Office o f Innovation and Entrepreneurship (O IE). The OIE is committed to nurturing entrepreneurial initiatives and foster ing innovation through collaboration. The Robotics centre at IIT Madras has a dedicated team of scientists and exp erts who are pathbreakers in the field of robotics and its application in medi cal, technical, underwater and teleope rated robots. This will be unique proje ct where a tour guide robot will be des igned for the Constitution Museum at JGU.
Professor Venkatesh Balasubramanian , Head, RBG Labs, Department of Engin eering Design IIT Madras, who is coord inating this initiative added, “IIT Madr as is privileged to contribute to India’s constitutional history through SAMVId D, a humanoid robot that brings our ri ch history to life. By blending technolo gy with heritage, we can provide an im mersive experience to visitors at the C onstitution Museum to engage with ou r nation’s foundational legacy. The Cen tre for Innovation’s technological nov el approach and the collaboration bet ween the students of two institutes usi ng a combination of various cutting-ed ge technologies are designed to enrich experiences in all aspects of life, and a id in playing a crucial role in imparti ng democratic values to our future gen erations.”
