AIML – The KGP Chronicle

Mar

24

2021

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Making Sanskrit Accessible through AI-based Text Processing

In-DepthAI, AIML, Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, language processing, Machine Learning, ML, multilingual, Natural Language Processing, NEP, NEP 2020, NLP, Sanskrit, text processing

Researchers at IIT Kharagpur are making Sanskrit accessible with their Artificial Intelligence-based system for processing Sanskrit texts There has been a renewed interest in Sanskrit since the announcement of NEP 2020. Various academic institutions both at school education as well as higher education are adopting various approaches for improving the reach of the language through training programs, research and outreach initiatives. While various digital resources have improved the accessibility and use of world languages and even regional languages, Sanskrit presents unique challenges in automated computational processing. In addition to the sheer volume and diversity, both stylistic and chronological, found in…

Nov

30

2020

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

Low-cost Solution for Advanced Manufacturing

In-Depthadvanced manufacturing, AIML, Artificial Intelligence, DHI Centre in Advanced Manufacturing Technology, DHI Centre of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing, image processing, industry, Industry 4.0, manufacturing, MSME

IIT Kharagpur researchers develop a low-cost AI-based Industry 4.0 solution for real-time metrological inspection In an initiative undertaken by the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing Technology at IIT Kharagpur, researchers are on a mission to make AI & ML applications affordable for India’s industrial sector including MSMEs. They have developed an innovative system consisting of a low-cost imaging device and an AI-enabled software for real-time metrological inspection. The developed system can be utilized in the production line to check the quality of the jobs and get instant results. Explaining the benefit that MSMEs will draw from such an innovation,…

Nov

24

2020

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

AI4ICPS Setting Pace for India’s Transition to Smart Industry Hub

In-DepthAI, AIML, Artificial Intelligence, Industry 4.0, Machine Learning, Smart Industry

IIT Kharagpur is all set to transform the nation’s industrial sector with scalable application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS). The Institute has recently set up a special purpose vehicle, the IIT Kharagpur AI4ICPS I Hub Foundation for translation of academic research at the proof of concept level to industrially scalable products and processes, focused on AI interventions to CPS. “While research has been happening in AI&ML for decades, mostly limited to software with limited inclusion in consumer goods and daily used gadgets; graduating innovation…

Jul

13

2020

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

Towards Farm Digitization

In-Depthagri data, agricultural technology, Agriculture, AIML, digital technology, digitisation, drone, educational outreach, farm automation, farm machinery, farm mechanisation, farming, online education, robot, sensor, Short-term courses, smart education

IIT Kharagpur Training Researchers in Application of Digital Technologies in Agriculture for bringing Digital Revolution in the Farm sector In 2015, the Government of India had launched the Digital India programme to transition India’s public service sector into the digital space. Agriculture is the largest employment vertical with a GDP share of 14% holds a key place in this mission to digitization. Over the years, India has witnessed a substantial increase in yields, crop diversity due to mechanization and knowledge dissemination programmes. However, the steeping consumption due to population explosion and rising income has been a constant challenge despite the…

Aug

31

2019

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By Shreyoshi Ghosh

India’s Own AI Resource Platform

In-DepthAI, AI education, AIML, Amazon, Artificial Intelligence, AWS, Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, MHRD, NAIRP

Indian Express Outlook NDTV Careers360 Quint Gadgets Now The Week The Statesman NavBharat Times Business Standard Hindustan Times IIT Kharagpur today announced that it will collaborate with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com company, to develop a National Artificial Intelligence Resource Portal (NAIRP) platform powered by Amazon SageMaker to promote learning and development in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for all AI learners, practitioners, and researchers in India, and to make the search for AI learning resources simpler and more accessible. IIT Kharagpur will use AWS Promotional…