The comprehensive course covers key areas in agricultural drone usage, including precision crop monitoring, soil health assessment, pest control, and smart irrigation. Participants will gain practical insights into drone-based data collection and sensor integration for agricultural monitoring, with hands-on sessions on flight path planning, aerial mapping, and the use of drones in remote sensing and automated irrigation systems.

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The agreement was signed by Prof. Amarendra Singh, Professor-In-Charge, Technopark@IITK, and Mr. Rajesh Bhatia, Managing Director, RMV Group, in the presence of Prof. Anish Upadhyaya, Head of the Advanced Centre for Materials Science (ACMS) and Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Mr. Anshu Bhatia, Director, Camstar Sports; Ms. Reema Mittal, COO, Technopark@IITK; and Dr. Piyashee Mallik, Associate Manager (R&D), Technopark@IITK.

Marking a significant milestone, Prof. Amarendra Singh, Professor-in-Charge of Technopark at IIT Kanpur, officially welcomed the RMV Group of Companies as the first Kanpur-based company to join Technopark@IITK as a resident member. “This partnership represents our inaugural venture in the materials and manufacturing domain,” he remarked. Prof. Singh further highlighted Technopark@IITK’s commitment to supporting companies focused on R&D and innovation, especially those with a strategic vision to harness IIT Kanpur’s advanced expertise and ecosystem.

The RMV Group of Companies, a key player in precision component manufacturing for global OEMs and critical components for the Indian defense sector, brings valuable experience to this collaboration. The partnership is anticipated to foster a mutually beneficial exchange, bolstering indigenous capabilities in precision manufacturing and advancing India’s technological self-reliance.

“The three companies within the RMV Group target distinct sectors—defense, automotive, and machine tool solutions. With IIT Kanpur’s robust research infrastructure and expertise, we aim to make significant advancements across these areas,” said Mr. Rajesh Bhatia, Managing Director of RMV Group. “We are also planning to establish a NABL-certified laboratory to meet the material testing requirements of both researchers and industry stakeholders.”

The RMV Group’s divisions each bring unique capabilities: RVB Shorlube, specializing in powder metallurgy for automotive components; RMV Machine & Tools, which manufactures precision assemblies for defense equipment including Bofors, Sarang, and Dhanush; and Camstar Group, aspiring to be a comprehensive provider of world-class air rifles and pistols.

The RMV Group already maintains an active R&D partnership with IIT Kanpur, guided by Prof. Anish Upadhyaya, who has served as the company’s mentor for the past five years. “This collaboration represents a natural progression for both the company and IIT Kanpur, fostering a deeper level of interaction and engagement now facilitated through the Technopark@IITK platform,” he remarked.

This partnership will help unlock immense potential for companies in high-end manufacturing.

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The collaborative initiative will focus on the design, development, and prototyping of custom mmWave antennas, followed by comprehensive testing and real-time validation on an ADAS platform. The partnership will leverage IIT Kanpur’s mmWave Research facilities and Starkenn Technologies’ industry expertise.

Prof. Tarun Gupta, Dean of Research and Development at IIT Kanpur, commented on the partnership by saying, “At IIT Kanpur, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology through innovation. Our collaboration with Starkenn Technologies allows us to apply our cutting-edge research facilities and expertise to a critical area like ADAS, which is key to enhancing automotive safety. We look forward to contributing to solutions that make vehicles smarter and safer.”

Mr. Paritosh Dagli, COO of Starkenn Technologies, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration, stating, “Starkenn Technologies has always been at the forefront of innovation in AI, embedded systems, power electronics, drones and ADAS. Our partnership with IIT Kanpur is a testament to our mission of creating affordable and advanced solutions for the Indian market. Together, we aim to develop groundbreaking mmWave antennas that will significantly enhance ADAS systems, bringing next-gen safety features to Indian vehicles.”

This collaboration brings together technical expertise, domain knowledge, and access to the latest research facilities. It represents a significant step towards building safer automotive systems that leverage the latest innovations in mmWave technology, ensuring real-time accuracy and reliability in driver assistance features. The IIT Kanpur team leading this project includes Prof. Raghvendra Kumar Chaudhary, Prof. A.R. Harish, and Prof. Kumar Vaibhav Srivastava, along with PhD scholars Ms Sanjana Paul and Ms Shreya Pourush.

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