L&T Technology Services Celebrates Innovation and Talent at TECHgium 2024
TECHgium, India’s largest
innovation platform for engineering students concluded its seventh edition on
Thursday. More than 36,765 students registered from 503 engineering institutes
across the country in the annual technology competition, held at LTTS’ newest
Bengaluru campus.
Since
its inception in 2016, TECHgium has become the most sought-after
academia-industry engineering innovation hackathon hosted by L&T Technology
Services (LTTS). The winners of this year’s competition were awarded prizes totalling
more than Rs 18 lakhs. Dr. Tessy Thomas, popularly known as the Missile Woman
of India for her pivotal role in India’s AGNI missile project, graced the event
as the Chief Guest. Her presence and perspectives during her keynote address,
inspired the audience.
“It
was wonderful to see the technological innovations presented by students from
engineering colleges nationwide. Such technology innovations hold the potential
to shape future-oriented engineering applications. L&T Technology Services
has spearheaded this praiseworthy initiative, effectively mentoring these young
minds in their quest for innovation over the past seven years. By bringing
together the inventive ideas of young engineers, platforms such as TECHgium are
pivotal in #EngineeringTheChange not only within our nation but across the
globe,” remarked Dr. Tessy Thomas.
The
7th edition of TECHgium witnessed participation from leading IITs, NITs and
state-level engineering colleges across the country. The two-day hackathon
focused on the themes of Mobility, Sustainability and Hi-Tech encompassing
areas such as UAVs, medical diagnostics, robotics, compute vision, analytics,
electric vehicles, and wireless transmission, among others. Participants were
motivated to solve real-world problems with creative solutions, offering them
the chance to work with LTTS and earn recognition as TECHgium innovators.
The
winners of TECHgium 2024’s 7th edition were the team from B V Raju Institute of
Technology, Telangana, who impressed with their project on AI Based Situational
Awareness Algorithms for eVTOL Detect and Avoid Systems. The
runner-up accolade went to students from Sri Ramakrishna Engineering College,
Coimbatore for developing a TwinScape Oil Well Monitor prototype, while the
second runner-up position was secured by students from Amrita Vishwa
Vidyapeetham, Chennai for their solution on Knee Injury Detection System, an
Intelligent Radiologist Assistant MRI. Additionally, a
special jury prize was awarded to a team from the B V Raju Institute of
Technology, Telangana for their project on Identification of Flood Prone Areas in
Urban Settlements.
Over
nine months, the engineering students have dedicated themselves to the
competition, receiving guidance from LTTS’ technical and subject matter
experts. Following a series of evaluations and ideation sessions leading to the
development of proofs-of-concept (PoCs), top 32 engineering teams were
shortlisted. The finalists showcased their functional prototypes to an esteemed
jury of industry veterans, academicians, and analysts. After a thorough
evaluation, the top three winners were announced, highlighting the apex of
innovation achieved through TECHgium.
This
year’s event saw the finalists present PoCs on a wide range of cutting-edge
technologies, including Carbon Chain, Robust Traffic Sign Detection in
Challenging Conditions, Smart Air traffic management for eVTOLs, Autonomous
Stock Checking Robot, RFID (Radio Frequency Identification) X ASRS (Automated
Storage and Retrieval Systems) and Visual Inspection System among others.
Reaffirming
LTTS’ commitment to advancing the fields of science and technology, Abhishek
Sinha, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director of L&T Technology
Services, remarked, “TECHgium stands as a premier platform
celebrated by the global engineering, science, and technology academic
communities. Our dedication to attract exceptional talent is evident through
our investments in platforms like TECHgium, a pivotal initiative for fostering
innovation and expertise among aspiring engineers. The biggest impact of this
initiative lies in effectively bridging the gap between academia and industry,
fostering a mutually beneficial relationship that has led to a fivefold
increase in registrations and concept submissions since the program’s
inception. My heartfelt congratulations go out to all participants and winners
for their remarkable achievements, which not only contribute to the industry’s
advancement but also propel us toward breaking new ground.”
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