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India’s First Humanoid Robot - ACYUT 3
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This is a guest post from one of our regular readers Rishabh Kaul who also blogs at “Whatever Things“.
Samay Kohli and Arpit Mohan were probably 2 of the busiest people on BITS Pilani campus during March 2008. Apart from organizing one of India’s biggest B-plan competitions, Conquest, they were also toiling it away in the workshop, working on ‘something’.
‘Something’ turned out to be India’s first indigenous humanoid robot, named ACYUT. Along with Harsh, Prayag, Stueti and Prateik, ACYUT is all ready to take over Robogames in California, this week. ACYUT also happens to be India’s only entry. Robogames is the largest open robot challenge in the world.
All though they received immense support from the BITS Pilani Alumni Association (BITSAA), making ACYUT had been one pain in the tush. But the end result made it all worth it. See it for yourself.
Going through their blog, one can check their journey of tackling various problems, be it regarding the center of gravity of the robot or some software related error. It managed through three transformations and the big boy making its way to USA is actually ACYUT 3. The humanoid was first unveiled at BITS Pilani tech fest APOGEE 2008, with K K Birla admiring the gutsy humanoid.
Any sour memories? Not particularly, though I’d say, the comment below, from Samay should act as a reminder for those to whom it is addressed.
“We are yet to receive any kind of help from the government unlike in the US where the government pushes research for technology. We did approach the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) but they are interested more in technology that will help defense.”
But this hasn’t let their spirits down. With sponsors ready to fund their travel and the parts of the robots, the team, along with ACYUT is probably flying right now as I write this article.
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FYI..
Today is Rupesh Mandal’s B’day..
Please hit one kick on his ass on the behalf of me..
very good!