NIT Raipur Organises Workshop On Deep Learning in AI & Robotics

Raipur, Nov 10

National Institute of Technology (NIT) Raipur’s Innovation Cell(I-Cell) organised a workshop on “Deep Learning in AI & Robotics” on 10th November, 2024. The workshop was graced by the esteemed presence of Dr. Sameer Bajpai, Head, CDC, Dr. Rajesh Poriya, faculty In-Charge, Robotix Club and Dr. Ramya Selvaraj, Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering. The session featured Mr. Apar Gupta, Founder of Blu Ocean Innovations, as the Guest Speaker.

In the opening speech, Dr. Sameer Bajpai emphasised the importance of technology and highlighted the vital roles of the Innovation Cell, Entrepreneurship Club, Robotix Club, and other technology-related clubs at NIT Raipur. He spoke on how these platforms foster innovation, encourage entrepreneurship, and equip students with essential skills to tackle real-world challenges.

After the opening remarks, Mr. Apar Gupta from Blu Ocean Innovations addressed the audience, discussing the challenges of securing grants and investments, particularly in the field of medical dermatology. Drawing from his experience with the Microsoft Reactor Series and B2B strategies, he highlighted the importance of addressing industry pain points. Apar also spoke on the potential dangers of AI, advocating for ethical AI practices, inspired by his work with ARTPARK.

The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, followed by Mr. Apar’s demo of an innovative model to reduce space debris. Dr. Ramya Selvaraj presented him with a sapling as a token of appreciation.