Woxsen University’s next-generation creators and innovators collaborated to create DISHA, a robot that was successfully launched at the Global Impact Summit 2022.
“DISHA, which stands for ‘Discrete Interactive Smart & Heterogeneous Agent,’ includes a camera for live streaming, motion sensors with a head tracking feature, and a programmed voice system to assist the user while interacting. It also consists of a 7-inch display for visual assistance and a base with three Gear DC Motors that allows it to move smoothly with the help of a joystick”, says Manjith Reddy, B.Tech – Data Science & AI (2020-24).
“DISHA includes 2 core modules i.e., functionalities in terms of technical aspects from the School of Technology and culminating interactive product design from the School of Arts & Design”, says Dr. Kiran Ravulakollu – Dean, School of Technology, Woxsen University.
In terms of user convenience, Rohan B Chandy, B.Des – Product Design (2019-23) said, “We worked to derive a functional form that is user-friendly, with an emphasis on ergonomics. We attempted to give it a futuristic feel by bringing the future into the present.”
Team DISHA
The team behind DISHA is an eclectic mix of B.Tech and B.Des mentored by faculty and lab technicians.
- Manjith Reddy – B.Tech – Data Science & AI (2020-24)
- Rohan Chandy – B.Des – Product Design (2019-23)
- Paresh Mistry – B.Des – Product Design (2019-23)
Mentors:
- Dr. Kiran Ravulakollu – Dean, School of Technology
- Dr. P. Swami Sairam – Chair – Research (CMR) & Assistant Professor, School of Business
- Prof. Surya Teja Bachu – Assistant Professor, School of Arts & Design
The project was funded by WoU SEED Research Grant, initiated by the R&D Department of Woxsen University and implemented by the School of Technology and School of Arts & Design.
Woxsen University fosters innovative ideas with cutting-edge infrastructure and technology. The AI & Robotics lab is outfitted with the most recent GPUs from NVIDIA, IMCA, and rum complex algorithms built on NLP, Keras, and Tensor flows. The Design & Tech labs are built with state-of-the-art research facilities to promote applied learning that encourages students to explore and create, with the goal of providing a creative environment for experimentation.
About Woxsen
Woxsen University, located in Hyderabad, is one of the first private universities of the state of Telangana. Renowned for its 200-acre state-of-the-art campus and infrastructure, Woxsen University provides new-age, disruptive programs in the fields of Business, Technology, Arts & Design, Architecture, Liberal Arts & Humanities. With 70+ Global Partner Universities and Strong Industry Connect, Woxsen is reckoned as one of the top universities for Academic Excellence and Global Edge.
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