New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Technology Innovation Hub for Autonomous Navigation (TiHAN) at IIT Hyderabad to jointly develop next-generation autonomous mobility solutions for urban transport and last-mile connectivity.
The partnership aims to leverage the strengths and technical expertise of both organisations to support the implementation of autonomous navigation systems for metro networks and public transportation in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. The initiative focuses on safe, smart, technology-driven mobility options that can enhance commuter experience and improve operational efficiency in congested urban environments.
TiHAN has been established under the Department of Science & Technology (DST) National Mission on Cyber-Physical Systems, and works on cutting-edge research in autonomous navigation and advanced data acquisition systems. Its research domains include ground vehicles, robots, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), drones, and other autonomous platforms capable of navigation and data collection without human intervention.
The MoU was signed by Shobhan Chaudhuri, Advisor (R&D), DMRC, and Dr Santosh Reddy, Hub Executive Officer, TiHAN-IIT Hyderabad. The signing took place in the presence of Dr Vikas Kumar, Managing Director, DMRC, Manuj Singhal, Director (Infrastructure), and other senior DMRC officials, along with Prof Malla Reddy, Dean (Innovation), and Prof P. Rajalakshmi from IIT Hyderabad.
DMRC said the collaboration is expected to pave the way for technological advancements in public transit infrastructure, enabling scalable and intelligent mobility systems for future urban transportation needs.
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