Telangana Minister KTR Launches India's First Robotics Framework
The vision of the framework is to create a sustainable robotics ecosystem in Telangana that champions innovation, entrepreneurship, and research and development
The Telangana government on Tuesday launched the State Robotics Framework, a first-of-its-kind policy in India, with a vision to create a sustainable robotics ecosystem. Telangana IT and Industries Minister KT Rama Rao launched the robotics framework which was developed by the Emerging Technologies Wing of the ITE&C Department of Telangana in collaboration with the All India Robotics Association. The vision of the framework is to create a sustainable robotics ecosystem in Telangana that champions innovation, entrepreneurship, and research and development, positioning the state as a leader in the field of robotics.
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IT and Industries Minister @KTRBRS launched the Telangana State Robotics Framework, making it the first of its kind in the country.
The vision of the framework is to create a sustainable robotics ecosystem in Telangana that champions innovation,… pic.twitter.com/4wXNHTxR7r
Minister KTR noted that Telangana realised the pivotal role that technology has to play in the progress of a state from the beginning and focused immensely on adopting the latest technological advancements and on becoming a catalyst for technological innovations.
It was in 2017 that Telangana set up a first-of-its-kind dedicated vertical called the Emerging Technologies Wing. "We chose eight emerging technologies that are at the forefront of the fourth industrial revolution, such as AI, blockchain, drones, additive manufacturing, IoT, space technology, cloud computing, and robotics, and set out to drive ecosystem development and government adoption in these areas," he said.
The state has already released five actionable policy frameworks on AI, cloud, blockchain, drones, and space technology. With this, Telangana has become a pioneer in embracing emerging technologies and a role model for other states, he said.
KEY POINTS
The key points in the framework are that the state will set up a Robo Park equipped with testing facilities, co-working options, and co-production and manufacturing options either at sites owned by the state or in partnership with industry, academia, and incubators, at competitive rates. Additionally, the state will establish a world-class robotics accelerator to provide startups with the necessary incubation, infrastructure, authorization support, market insights, investor connections, and mentorship support.
KTR said in order to achieve the vision of the framework, the government has identified five key pillars: infrastructure access, business enablement, fostering research and innovation, human capital enhancement, and responsible deployment.
The state will set up a separate body called the Telangana Robotics Innovation Centre (TRIC), which will be responsible for the implementation of this framework and will be the nodal point to implement the key pillars of the framework, he said.
KTR further said that the state government is planning to organise a Global Robotics Summit to showcase its growing robotics ecosystem and attract investments from across the world. The summit will provide a platform for startups, researchers, and industry leaders to showcase their work, network with potential partners and investors, and explore new business opportunities.
(With IANS inputs)
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