KTR launches Three Projects at IIIT-Hyderabad

Hyderabad, 12 July: INAI (Applied AI Research Centre) and IHub-Data (TIH and NM-ICPS) at IIIT Hyderabad (IIITH) have been making significant progress in the focus domains of Mobility and Healthcare since it was launched as part of Telangana Year of the AI effort in 2020.

INAI is an initiative to apply AI to population scale problems in the Indian context, combining research and translation. This collaborative effort, championed by Intel and catalysed by the Government of Telangana, is anchored at IIITH. INAI leverages the broader computing strengths and expertise in AI at IIITH, the technology leadership and architecture strength of Intel, and the activities of IHub-Data. IHub-Data at IIIT Hyderabad is one the 25 TIHs (Technology Incubation Hubs) established by DST under NM-ICPS program. Key focus is on Data Driven Technologies & Solutions.

Shri. K T Rama Rao, Hon’ble Minister for IT, Industries, Municipal Administration and Urban Development, Government of Telangana launched the following projects on campus:

Project iRASTE Telangana: Project iRASTE (intelligent Solutions for Road Safety through Technology and Engineering) Telangana uses AI & ADAS solutions that will act as a force multiplier and transform Road Safety. This is in collaboration with INAI, IIITH, Intel, Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) and Uber. Predictive insights generated via AI can prevent accidents even before they happen. TSRTC vehicles that ply on the highways are the target fleet for this project with Uber’s Road Safety Initiatives expertise.

Govt. of India (GoI) is driving the vision of 50 percent reduction in road fatalities on Indian roads by 2024. Technology can act as a force multiplier in addressing the problems of road safety and mobility enhancement on India’s roads. Artificial Intelligence (AI) based solutions have shown remarkable results worldwide in enabling safer Mobility and Transportation systems.


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