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The Hindu
The Hindu
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Special Correspondent

Tech that! IIT-H unveils drone that can carry humans

Pushing ahead in its research and development (R&D) activity, the Indian Institute of Technology-Hyderabad (IIT-H) has unveiled a driver-less vehicle, drones that can carry humans and an autonomous moving cycle. India’s first test-bed for autonomous navigation was also inaugurated on the IIT-H premises meant for both ground and aerial vehicle testing.

TiHAN of IIT-H is recognised as a Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (SIRO) by the Department of Scientific and Industrial Research.

Union Minister of State (independent charge) Science & Technology Jitendra Singh inaugurated the TiHAN test-bed for Autonomous Navigation at II-TH on Monday, stressing that it will be the destination for next-generation safe, sustainable and smart mobility solutions.

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