Telangana govt releases Robotics Framework, a first in the country
On 9 May, the Telangana government kicked off State Robotics Framework, aiming to create an ecosystem for robotics that drives innovation, and entrepreneurship, among others.
Highlights
- Telangana unveils State Robotics Framework on Tuesday
- It becomes the first state in the country to launch such a framework
- It aims to create a sustainable robotics ecosystem thereby positioning the state as a leader in this space
On Tuesday, the Telangana government launched a new policy known as the State Robotics Framework. This policy aims at offering support for R&D, encourage enhanced collaboration between industry and academia as well as promoting the use of robotics technology across various sectors.
Further, being a first-of-its-kind policy in India, the framework visions to create a sustainable robotics ecosystem, thereby positioning the state as a leader in this space.
Speaking on the occasion, IT minister KT Rama Rao, said, “With the framework in place, our vision is to create a sustainable robotics ecosystem that champions innovation, entrepreneurship, and R&D, and position the state as a leader in the field of robotics. ” He further added that the state is committed to embracing new technologies and driving innovation for a better tomorrow.
Establishment of Robo Park
The state government intends to set up a Robo Park either state-owned or in collaboration with industry and academia, where testing facilities would be provided along with co-working spaces and manufacturing options. Moreover, these services would be offered at competitive rates.
A world-class robotics accelerator providing startups with requisite support like incubation, market insights, mentorship, etc., is also on the cards.
Further, the state would set up a separate body called the TRIC, i.e., the Telangana Robotics Innovation Centre, which would serve as the nodal body to spearhead all initiatives related to robotics. The government has also identified 5 pillars for TRIC, namely, infrastructure access, business enablement, research and innovation, human capital enhancement as well as responsible deployment. Together these would help in achieving the vision of the framework.
Who has developed this framework?
The above-mentioned framework has been developed by the ITE&C Department of Telangana’s Emerging Technologies Wing, in association with the All India Robotics Association. Moreover, inputs from academia, industry experts, and stakeholders have also been incorporated.
