Innovation

Jalandhar: Mechanical engineering students of the sixth semester at CT Polytechnic College designed an intelligent braking system with power control brake system. It applies the brake after detecting anything in front of the vehicle instantly. The team of students included Sonu Saurav, Ramandeep, Jatinder Chopra, Naresh, Sumit, Prakash, Sompat, Saket, Kunal and Ujjwal under the guidance of Munish Digra. After the successful working of the prototype, students are going to implement the project in a car. The use of sensors, manipulators and executors in the project would help to decrease the number of accidents because of nap issues. Gautam Kocher, Principal, CT Polytechnic College, said automobiles manufacturers were largely adopting smart electronic features and gadgets to enhance sale and popularity of their products and that the project was an attempt in that direction. tns

Facilitating research

Jalandhar: DAV University has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Central University of Punjab, Bathinda, to promote innovation and research in the field of sciences, humanities and social sciences. This MoU will also help both the institutions to achieve the purpose of Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan – a convergent framework of the Ministry of Human Resource Development aimed at nurturing a spirit of inquiry and creativity and effective use of technology amongst students. The MoU was signed by Dr Rekha Kalia Bhardwaj, Registrar, DAV University and Prof Jagdeep Singh, Registrar, CUPB. Dr AK Paul and Dr RK Kohli, Vice Chancellors, DAVU and CUPB, were also present on the occasion. Under the MoU, the faculty and research scholars of both the universities would help each other with the latest developments in research. tns