India Automation Challenge 2023
A Grand Celebration of Innovation, Excellence, and Technological Advancement in Automation
The India Automation Challenge (IAC) 2023 brought together some of the most brilliant young minds in engineering and automation to push the boundaries of innovation. With a mission to foster cutting-edge technological solutions, IAC provided a platform for aspiring engineers to develop, showcase, and implement real-world automation projects.
After rigorous rounds of evaluation, 10 exceptional teams were selected to present their projects at Automation Expo 2023, India's largest automation exhibition. From AI-powered industrial automation to smart assistive technologies, these projects set new benchmarks in the field. Let's take a closer look at the top 7 winners, the visionary judges, and the industry leaders who made this event a success.
Top 10 Participants
After a highly competitive selection process, the Top 10 teams were invited to Automation Expo 2023, with the following 7 projects emerging as winners:
Greenhouse Automation using OpenPLC
This groundbreaking project by Vinayak Rasal, Aman Rajbhar, and Tanvi Desai from Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology, Mumbai, under the mentorship of Dr.Nilima Warke, introduced an IoT- driven OpenPLC system to optimize greenhouse farming, ensuring better control over temperature, humidity, and irrigation.
Design & Development of Auto Turret
Auto Focus using AI for Micro Vickers Hardness Tester – A fusion of AI and industrial automation, this project, developed by Sanket Balkrishna Kinekar, Atharv Ashok Mali, and Rushikesh Purnam Naik from Sharad Institute of Technology, Yadrav, Kolhapur, under Dr. A. M. Takale, improved the precision of hardness testing equipment, reducing human intervention and error.
Hand Gesture Controlled Wheelchair
A life-changing assistive device, this innovative wheelchair interprets hand gestures to enable mobility for differently-abled individuals. Created by Naimatullah Mullah, Umesh Suvasiya, and Prajwal Poojari from Vivekanand Education Society's Institute of Technology, Mumbai, with guidance from Prof. Abhishek Chaudhari, it integrates advanced motion sensors and control systems.
Final Jury at Automation Expo 2023
Dr. Keyur Vora
Vice President/HoD (C&I)
Adani – Petrochemical Business
Dr. Kartik Fojdar
Vice President, Head – CoE Engineering Instrumentation
Reliance Industries Ltd
Judging Panel
These esteemed judges provided hands-on evaluation at the venue, ensuring each project was assessed on innovation, feasibility, and impact.
Ms. Darshana Thakkar
MSME Transformation Specialist & Founder, Transformation – The Strategy HUB
Niranjan K. Bhise
Business Owner
Dr. V. P. Raman
Engineering Consultant & Former VP Operations, TECTON Engineering & Construction LLC
Organizing Team
Their leadership and dedication played a pivotal role in making IAC 2023 a resounding success
Prof. Dattatray Sawant
Chief Coordinator & General Chair, IAC MPSTME, NMIMS University
Dr. B. R. Mehta
Former Sr VP, Reliance Industries, Board of Governors & Chairman, Steering Committee, Automation Expo
Dr. Kirti Shah
Associate Director, Engg. Brownfield Projects, Aker Solutions
Sponsors, Technology & Logo Partners
Platinum Sponsor
IED Communications
Gold Sponsor
AXIS
Silver Sponsor
Delta
Technology Partners
IEEE Bombay
Technology Partners
ISA Maharashtra
Logo Sponsors
VEGA – Home of Values
Logo Sponsors
Murr Elektronik
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A Celebration of Innovation & Automation
The India Automation Challenge 2023 was a testament to India’s growing leadership in automation and technology. By bringing together industry experts, educators, and young innovators, the event created a thriving ecosystem of problem-solvers who are shaping the future of industrial automation.
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