Nation’s first AI and robotics technologies park ( ARTPARK) launched in bengaluru.
What is the news :
- Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Technology Park (ARTPARK), the first of its’ kind in the country, a not-for-profit foundation has been launched in the benguluru.
- ARTPARK promoted by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc Bengaluru), with the seed capital of Rs 230 crore from the governments (Rs 170 crore from Centre and Rs 60 crore from the state government).
- On the occasion, ‘ARTPARK Innovation Summit 2022’ themed “Connecting the Unconnected- Building a smart, sustainable rural economy” .
Objective of the ARTPARK :
- Jobs are the need of the hour. ARTPARK has been set up to effectively use technology, specifically AI and Robotics, for the country’s betterment.
- The ARTPARK has the objective of channelising innovations to create a societal impact by executing ambitious mission-mode R and D projects in healthcare, education, mobility, infrastructure, agriculture, retail, and cyber-security aiming to solve problems unique to India.
- ARTPARK intending to use futuristic technologies to connect the unconnected will work with a focus on creating a globally leading AritificiaI Intelligence and Robotics Innovation ecosystem in India.
- This initiative to push the narrative for ‘Connecting the unconnected’ by ARTPARK will help the youth outside urban India not only access the next generation of digital work but also acquire the skills they need to thrive in an AI-driven future.
Benefits :
- India has the potential to become a world leader by unlocking the full potential of its rural economy, futuristic technologies like 5G, AI & Robotics will help realise this at a much faster pace and create the next big wave of jobs.
- Digital and physical connectivity innovations are critical to India’s growth and Atmanirbhar vision.
- ARTPARK facilitates bringing together Industry, academia, and government to discuss creating the next model of job growth outside of metros by leveraging cutting edge technologies.
AI and Robotics :
- Robotics and artificial intelligence are two related but entirely different fields.
- Robotics involves the creation of robots to perform tasks without further intervention, while AI is how systems emulate the human mind to make decisions and learn.
Advantages of AI
- AI enables multi-tasking and eases the workload for existing resources.
- AI enables the execution of hitherto complex tasks without significant cost outlays.
- AI operates 24×7 without interruption or breaks and has no downtime.
- AI augments the capabilities of differently abled individuals.
Advantages of Robotics :
- Safety. Safety is the most obvious advantage of utilizing robotics.
- Speed. Robots don’t get distracted or need to take breaks.
- Consistency. Robots never need to divide their attention between a multitude of things.
- Perfection.
- Happier Employees.
- Job Creation.
- Productivity.