Wipro IISc Research and Innovation Network
Wipro IISc Research and Innovation Network is a hybrid system for holistic development of next gen technologies, people and ecosystem – idea discovery, research, design and innovation for business and social needs
Mission and Vision
WIRIN – areas of collaboration
- Wipro and IISc joint program for research initiative
- Emerging technologies
- Disruptive designs and manufacturing
- Autonomous Systems
- Imaging, Image processing and Computer vision
- AI, machine and deep learning algorithms
- Data science and analytics
- Security
- Smart materials
- Opportunity to work and innovate on real-world problems with Wipro and its customers
Theme
Broad research themes under WIRIN 2018-19
Cognitive Computing and AI
Agent systems, AI systems, Reinforcement learning, models for intelligent communication systems, conversational AI, NLP, Cognitive control and decision systems for intelligent transportation etc.
Visual Computing
Traditional image processing, visual intelligence and understanding using deep learning, computer generated images, visual analysis and synthesis, 3D processing etc.
Human Computer Interaction
VR/AR/MR, design aspects of interaction with machines, force feedback systems, tactical/perceptual user interfaces, user studies, observation systems etc.
Projects
Themes |
Projects |
| WIRIN AI Stack for Autonomy |
1.Integrated and extendable networks for scene perception system
2.Explainable AI for perception
3.Motion and control using predictive planning mechanisms
4.Active action, intention and behavior analysis, and recognition of animate objects on road and air (A2IBAR)
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| LP Autonomous Compute System |
1.Local trajectory planning in dynamic environments
2.Scalable algorithms for coordinating autonomous vehicles at intersections
3.Intelligent perception for AV: Multi-task and incremental learning
4.Intelligent perception for AV 2: Visually degraded novel scene generation
5.Instruction driven autonomous navigation and explainable policies
6.Explainable AI
7.National Dataset and Data platform (Pilot)
8.SDV in a box
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| Cognitive Computing and AI |
1.SDV in a Box – Global AV simulator
2.National Dataset and Data platform
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| Visual computing |
1.Semantic segmentation algorithms
2.Surround sense using Neuromorphic sensors
3.Stereopsis – depth using cameras
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| Human Computing Interaction |
1.Cognitive load detection on driver and passengers
2.Driver behaviour and intent
3.Fast pedestrian activity recognition
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| Autonomous Systems |
1.Autonomous UAV Takeoff and Landing on a Dynamic State Ground Vehicle
2.Trajectory Planning for Autonomous Lane-Change Maneuvers
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Fellowships
Wipro Fellows
The WIRIN initiative would provide scholarship to three meritorious IISc doctoral students, who work in research areas of interest to WIRIN. It is envisaged that these WIPRO fellowships will encourage quality and practically usable engineering research in IISc.
Eligibility
To be eligible for the WIPRO Fellowship, the applicants must be full time PhD scholars, who have completed their comprehensive examination.
Duration and Level of Funding
WIPRO fellows will get a scholarship, which would be approximately 25% more than the scholarship that a regular PhD scholar is paid by the Institute, for a maximum of three consecutive years. In addition, some limited funding will be available for participating. in national and international conferences. Use of these funds will be as per IISc norms. Funds can be utilized for travel, conference registration fees, and/or publication costs.
Labs
WIRIN – Innovation Labs
- Global Networked research and innovation labs
- Cutting edge working space with dedicated High Performance Computer
- Design and Innovation studio for applied research and innovation
- Scalable Autonomous vehicle simulator set up
- State of the art Robotics, Vision Lab
- Collaborative space open for all at IISc
- Regular funding on projects and infrastructure from Wipro, Govt and other partners
- Network with mentors and entrepreneurs and startups
IISc’s Participation
- Founding Research and Academia member
- Hosting institution of the consortium
- Faculty and students along with Industry work on discovery, definition and execution of innovative and inventive projects
- Tech Roadmap – detailed plan on tech theme
- Detailed project proposals and reports post execution
- Technical contribution
- Faculty and students work on cutting edge problems that are relevant to real world applications proposed by consortium
- Social innovation for prosperity of Nation
- IP building for innovation RoI
- Incubation of CoEs and student entrepreneurship
- Patents and publications and presence in International forums
- Monthly participation in Reviews and reporting
Wipro’s Participation
- Founding Industry member
- Funding of US$ 500K/PA towards discovery, definition and execution of innovative and inventive projects
- Tech Roadmap – detailed plan on tech theme
- Overall business model, plans
- Some Initial PoCs
- Consortium setup with other partners
- Wipro Fellowships
- WIRIN Innovation Lab setup
- Technical contribution
- People – Platform for DMTS, Chief Technologists, Chief architects for collaboration
- Monthly contribution for Reviews and reporting
- Thought Leadership
- CTO, CSO
- In collaboration with RV College of Engineering and NID
Team
Executive Committee
Prof. Govindan Rangarajan
Director
Indian Institute of Science
Subha Tatavarti
Chief Technology Officer
Wipro LTD.
Prof. Y Narahari
Professor
Indian Institute of Science
Prof. Suresh Sundaram
Professor
Indian Institute of Science
Dr. Ramachandra Budihal
Practice Head
AI & Robotics, Tech BU, Chief Architect, Wipod – Wipro Autonomous Vehicle
Technical Committee
Prof. Suresh Sundaram
Associate Professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering, IISc
Prof. K V S Hari
Professor
Department of Electrical Communication Engineering, IISc
Prof. Debasish Ghose
Professor
Department of Aerospace Engineering, IISc
Dr. Ramachandra Budihal
Practice Head
AI & Robotics, Tech BU, Chief Architect, Wipod – Wipro Autonomous Vehicle
Dr. Rajesh Sundaresan
Professor
Department of Electrical Communication Engineering, IIsc
Management Committee
Prof. Suresh Sundaram
Prof. K V S Hari
Prof. Debasish Ghose
Dr. Ramachandra Budihal
Dr. Rajesh Sundaresan
Project Team – Project Investigators
Suresh Sundaram
Anirban Chakraborty
Venkatesh Babu
Prof. K V S Hari
Pavankumar Tallapragada
Ashwini Ratnoo
Soma Biswas
Ambedkar Dukkipati
Project Team – Earlier Project Investigators
Soma Biswas
Pradipta Biswas
Chetan Singh Thakur
Omkar Subbaram Jois Narasipura
Reach Us
Email: wirin@iisc.ac.in