IIITH’s Smart And Sustainable Robotic Research
At the recently concluded International Conference on Intelligent Robots and Systems (IROS 2024) that was held in Abu Dhabi, IIITH’s Robotics Research Centre made a splash with a presentation of 6 research papers. Here’s a brief roundup of some of
Speaking stethoscope to speech impaired
Researchers demonstrate how a wireless stethoscope converts behind-the-ear vibrations - heard as non-audible whispers- into intelligible speech even in a ‘zero-shot’ setting. Stephen Hawking knew the importance of being heard. He wrote in his memoir, ”One’s voice is very important.
IIITH’s Study on Gig Workers
“... what one earns is how much one has broken ground, sped in dangerous traffic, and delivered food at doorsteps without hoping for a tip…,” remarks a food delivery worker wryly. He is referring to his typical work day which in
IIITH study on visual gaze and objectification
“She asked for it”. IIITH’s evidence-based research ought to put such statements blaming sexual assault victims to rest. A study funded by DST’s Cognitive Science Research Initiative and presented at the Cognitive Science Society (CSS) conference 2024 in Rotterdam in
23rd Convocation 2024
The 23rd Convocation of IIIT Hyderabad was held on 13 July at Global Peace Auditorium, Brahmakumaris Shanti Sarovar, Gachibowli, Hyderabad. Dr. (Mrs.) N Kalaiselvi, Director General, CSIR & Secretary, DSIR presented the convocation address. This year 600 students and a
SPEC-tacular Harshavardhan Thatipamula
When IIIT Hyderabad launched SPEC, an alternative admission channel for meritorious, rural and economically disadvantaged students, little did they realize that down the line, they would be celebrating sweet success, with Harshavardhan Thatipamula snagging the Best all-rounder award for 2024.