PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research to Host drone competition . A record number of 21 Rover and 10 Drone teams have arrived at the PSG iTech for the world’s biggest Space Robotics Event – The International Rover Challenge (IRC) and International Space Drone Challenge (ISDC).
PSG iTech known for conducting unique programmes is the host for the 5th Edition of IRC. The competition will take place from 24 to 29 January at PSG Institute of Technology and Applied Research (PSG iTech), Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India. The teams are not only from premier Institutions across India, but also from Bangladesh and Russia. About 640 students are participating in the event.
The prominent Institutions participating in the event include IIT Bombay, IIT Madras, BITS Pilani, MIT Manipal, VIT Vellore, NIT Surat, Moscow State University, Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, among others, are taking part in the event.
When asked about IRC, Dr. Saravanakumar, Principal, PSG iTech, highlighted the Comprehensive nature of the event by saying, “IRC offers a unique opportunity and is the ideal platform for budding engineers to showcase their robotics knowledge and skills. By attending this program, students will undoubtedly be inspired to delve deeper into the world of robotics and artificial intelligence.”
Dr Nagarjun J, Chairperson, IRC 2024, said “It’s not only an opportunity for the PSG iTech Students but also an opportunity for the school and Engineering students across Coimbatore to witness such an event on a grand scale. We invite all technical and Space enthusiasts to come and witness rovers and drones competing in a Mars like environment’’
