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IEEE

“Robotics and Automation Society Congress”

(IEEE – RASC)

September 21-22, 2018

Organized by

Robotics and Automation Society Chapter

IEEE Student Branch

Quantum School of Technology

Village – Mandawar, Roorkee-247667

Uttarakhand

Sponsors

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IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Congress (IEEE – RASC)

Robotics and Automation Society Chapter, IEEE Student Branch at Quantum School of

Technology, Roorkee has organized a two days IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Congress

during 21st and 22nd September 2018. This congress was organized for the first time in India

sponsored by IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, USA.

The inaugural session of the congress was started with lamp lighting ceremony as a blessing of

Goddess Saraswati. Prof. (Dr.) Vivek Kumar, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, Quantum University,

Prof. (Dr.) Gulshan Chauhan, Director, Quantum School of Technology, Prof. (Dr.) Rohit

Kushwaha, Director, Quantum School of Business, Mr. Raunak Gupta, Branch Counselor, IEEE

Student Branch, Mrs. Jaspreet Srivastava, Faculty Advisor, W.I.E Affinity Group, Mr. Suresh

Yaram, Advisor – System Architect, DXC Technology India Limited, Hyderabad, Dr. Rahul Kala,

Assistant Professor, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory, Indian Institute of

Information Technology, Allahabad, Student Branch members, faculty and participants were

present during the inaugural session of the congress.

Prof. (Dr.) Vivek Kumar, Mr. Suresh Yaram, Dr. Rahul Kala, Prof. (Dr.) Gulshan Chauhan –

Left to Right

In the start, Prof. (Dr.) Vivek Kumar welcomed all the dignitaries and participants for the 2 days

IEEE RAS Congress 2018. He told that the participants for this congress have arrived from the

different states of India such as Gujrat, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh etc. He also told that Quantum

University focuses on such kind of activities which promotes the interdisciplinary areas of

technology so that the student could excel in more than one field of their interest.

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Then Mr. Raunak Gupta throws light on the different activities organized by the IEEE student

branch in the past in order to promote the research, development and volunteering opportunities

among the audience. He also introduced the event as the first ever congress being organized in

India. He shared that the congress would consist of different sessions including keynote addresses,

presentation and discussion sessions. He shared that the top three presentations during each session

would be awarded with cash prizes and the best five participants during each discussion session

would be awarded with gifts.

Mr. Raunak Gupta addressing the delegates and dignitaries

Mr. Suresh Yaram was the keynote speaker for the inaugural session. He delivered his keynote

address on “How AI/ML is helping the Insurance Industry globally and significant use cases”. He

shared his industrial experience among the participants. Mrs. Jaspreet Srivastava presented the

vote of thanks for the inaugural session.

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Mr. Suresh Yaram delivering the keynote address

First participants presentation session was conducted after the inaugural session. The top three

presentations during this session were “Multi-purpose Drone and local GPS using ML” by Mr.

Devashish Patel and group from Ahmedabad University, Ahmedabad, “Technology and Human

Brain – A Deadly Combination” by Mr. Pranav Agarwal from Rajkiya Engineering College,

Mainpuri and “Impact of Automation in Automobile Industry” by Mr. Sahil Kumar from Quantum

School of Technology, Roorkee.

The judges awarding the participants for the best presentation

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The second keynote address was delivered by Dr. Rahul Kala on “Mobile Robotics – From School

Projects to Real life”. He addressed the various issues involved in the robotics such as trajectory

planning, kinematics etc. during his address. The first discussion session was organized on “Would

Robots Replace Humans?” followed by another discussion session on “Artificial Intelligence – A

threat or boon to the society?”.

The judges awarding the gifts to one among the best participants for discussion session

Second participants presentation session was conducted after the discussion session. The top three

presentations during this session were “Driverless Cars” by Mr. Aman Shah from Rajkiya

Engineering College, Mainpuri, “A Survey on Women in AI” by Ms. Rashmi Mishra from

Quantum University, Roorkee and “Impact of Automation in Agriculture” by Mr. Parmeshwar Kr.

Sah from Quantum School of Technology, Roorkee.

All the competitive sessions of the day 1 were judged by Mr. Suresh Yaram and Dr. Rahul Kala.

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Participant presenting his presentation

The day 2 of the congress was started with the welcome and introduction of Mr. Arpit Agarwal,

Deputy Manager – Didactic Initiatives, Janatics India Private Limited, Noida. Mr. Arpit Agarwal

was the keynote speaker for the first keynote session of the day 2. He delivered his keynote address

on Industry 4.0. He shared his vast experience in handling the industry 4.0 projects among the

participants. The first discussion session on day 2 was conducted on “Artificial Intelligence –

Creating Unemployment?” followed by the last discussion session on “Self-Driving Cars – Safe

or Threat?”.

Er. M. Kannan (Head, ME and MTE Deptt.) presenting the memento to Mr. Arpit Agarwal

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The third and final participants presentation session was conducted after the discussion session on

day 2. The top three presentations during this session were “Low Cost Futuristic Automation of

Food Processing Machine” by Mr. Moyun Sherasiya and group from Marwadi Education

Foundation, Rajkot, “Industrial Electrical Parameter Monitoring and Control System with AI

Based Analytics and Predication” by Mr. Bhavik Bhansali and group from Marwadi Education

Foundation, Rajkot and “Plastic Bottle Crushing Machine” by Mr. Ashish Ranjan from Quantum

University, Roorkee. The competitive sessions for the day 2 was judged by Mr. Arpit Agarwal and

Dr. Rahul Kala.

The valedictory session of the congress was chaired by Prof. (Dr.) G. C. Nandi, Senior Most

Professor and Dean Academics, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Allahabad. Prof. (Dr.)

Vivek Kumar welcomed Prof. (Dr.) G. C. Nandi with a bouquet of flower and memento. Prof.

(Dr.) G. C. Nandi delivered his keynote address on “Introducing Robotics in the era of Artificial

Intelligence (AI) revolution”. He shared his great experience in the field of robotics and artificial

intelligence among the delegates and dignitaries. He shared the different mechanisms of robots

along with the various issues involved in the practical field. He said that a day will arrive when

every household work would be done by robots in a very efficient manner. He also motivated the

participants for involving in IEEE and Robotics and Automation Society as the valued member.

Prof. (Dr.) Vivek Kumar welcoming the Prof. (Dr.) G. C. Nandi

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Prof. (Dr.) G. C. Nandi delivering the keynote address

Prof. (Dr.) G. C. Nandi sharing his experience with the participants

At the end the certificates were distributed to the participants for participation and volunteers for

appreciation. Mr. Raunak Gupta summarized the congress with the note that “IEEE student branch

would continue to host such kind of events for dissemination of the knowledge among the peer

community”.

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Mr. Arpit Agarwal and Prof. (Dr.) G. C. Nandi appreciating one of the volunteers

The event team with the dignitaries and participants

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Submitted By:

Mr. Raunak Gupta Convener, IEEE Robotics and Automation Society Congress

Branch Counselor and Chapter Adviser (RAS), IEEE Student Branch

Quantum School of Technology, Roorkee (Uttarakhand), India

Contact - +91-9721056160, +91-9634840658

E-mail Id: raunak31rp@gmail.com, ieee.qst@quantumeducation.in