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RANE 2023
4th INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ROBOTICS, AUTOMATION, AND NON-DESTRUCTIVE EVALUATION (RANE) 2023 | Event Date: Monday, 7th, August 2023 -Friday, 7th, July 2023
The Centre for Automation and Robotics and the Department of Mechatronics Engineering jointly organized the 4th International Conference on Robotics, Automation, and Non-Destructive Evaluation (RANE) 2023 on 7 August 2023. The theme of the conference was “Robotics in Sustainable Development” highlighting the pivotal role of Robotics and in fostering a sustainable and equitable future.
The conference was graced by Dr. Anand Jacob Verghese, Chancellor and Mr. Ashok Verghese, Pro Chancellor. The chief guest was Dr. Mukund Janardhanan, Director Education at the University of Leicester, UK, and Prof. Nilesh Jayantilal Vasa, Dean Students at IIT Madras, Member Materials Group, ARDB and was the Guest of Honor. Their valuable insights added depth to the discussions and provided a broader perspective on the applications of robotics in sustainable development. The welcome address was delivered by Dr. S.N. Sridhara who emphasized the significance of robotics in addressing the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The event witnessed active participation from over 400 individuals representing Industry, Academia, Research Institutions and Students. The diverse backgrounds and expertise of the participants fostered enriching discussions and collaborations during the conference.
The technical sessions covered various aspects of Robotics, Automation, and Non-Destructive Evaluation, providing a platform for researchers and practitioners to share their research findings and advancements. The conference also featured insightful keynote speeches, engaging panel discussions, and networking opportunities.
Preconference workshop was conducted on 5 August 2023 on the topic “Robotics in Disaster Reconnaissance” by Dr. Mukund Janardhanan, Director of Education, University of Leicester, United Kingdom. The highlight of this session was active student interaction with the speakers.
Industry Expert Lectures / Guest Lectures
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- Industry Expert Lecture on Mechatronics System Modelling using Matlab by Dr Susai Mary, Senior Engineer, Conserve Solutions Pvt. Ltd.; 3-4 Feb 2022
- IET Sponsored 3-day Training Program on Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality, 9-11 Mar 2022
- Public lecture on Learning Mechatronics- Futuristic skill of an engineer, 02 Jun 2021
- Guest Lecture on Modelling of Rotational Mechanical Systems and Electro Mechanical Systems using Simulink, 22 Apr 2021
- ATAL sponsored FDP on Virtual and Augmented Reality, 18-22 Jan 2021
- Industry Expert Lecture on NDT Introduction for condition monitoring work by Mr. Shaik Karimulla, NDT Inspector, SIS Institute & TWI India (Ltd) ; 18th Sep 2020
- Guest Lecture on Deploying AI Technology in industry successfully, Dr Hazlina Selamat, Associate Professor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia , 23 Sep 2020
- Guest Lecture on Robotics and Machine Vision System by Dr. G. Satheesh Kumar, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai ; 5th Oct 2020
- Industry Expert Lecture on Industrial Hydraulics by Mr Alagupandi Mahalingam, Director, UTIMAX Solutions (Pvt) Ltd.; 3rd Nov 2020
- Industry Expert Lecture on Distributed Control Systems – Automation and Beyond, Mr. Pon Ramachandra Moorthy, Yokogawa Corporation of America, Texas, 25 Nov 2020cation, University of Leicester, United Kingdom. The highlight of this session was active student interaction with the speakers.
International Conference on Robotics, Automation and Non-Destructive Evaluation (RANE)
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