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News18
4 days ago
- Science
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IIT Indore, IMT of France develop algorithm to prevent drone collisions
Indore, Aug 14 (PTI) The Indian Institute of Technology Indore (IIT Indore) has developed a software-based algorithm in collaboration with a French institute to prevent potential drone collisions, an official said on Thursday. Researchers at IIT Indore and Institut Mines-Télécom (IMT), France, have developed a new collision-avoidance algorithm that promises safer, smoother, and more efficient flights for large UAV swarms, the official added. This breakthrough was achieved through a joint research effort led by Prof Kapil Ahuja and researcher Amit Raj of Math of Data Science and Simulation (MODSS) Lab of IIT Indore's Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and Prof Yann Busnel from IMT's Research Department. 'This innovation ensures safer and more efficient flights for massive drone swarms. By reducing complexity and avoiding unnecessary delays, it opens up possibilities for faster, more reliable unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operations in diverse applications, �from disaster relief and surveillance to agriculture and logistics," Ahuja said. 'The algorithm was developed over nearly one-and-a-half years of collaborative research, especially for areas where large numbers of drones are required. The new algorithm combines the strengths of both approaches while eliminating their weaknesses. Using a UAV simulator that tracks positions at regular intervals (such as every second or every 0.1 second), the researchers developed a trajectory adjustment technique," he said. When two UAVs are predicted to collide, the position of one UAV is slightly shifted. This shift gradually increases before the potential collision, peaks exactly at the predicted collision point, and then decreases smoothly afterward, he explained. PTI HWP LAL BNM view comments First Published: August 14, 2025, 21:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Eye bank of AIIMS-Patna receives 1st cornea donation
Patna: In a significant milestone in the field of corneal blindness, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences-Patna (AIIMS-P) has successfully received its first cornea donation, marking the commencement of operations of its newly established eye bank. The head of the department of ophthalmology and in charge of the AIIMS-P eye bank Dr Amit Raj told this newspaper on Saturday that the first cornea donation to the facility was made on Friday by a 64-year-old man from Munger. "There is a huge demand-supply gap for cornea. Earlier, we used to transplant cornea retrieved at PMCH and hardly eight cornea transplants could be performed in the last two years. Since there is a long waiting list, we will now contact the prospective corneal blind patients and plan them for transplants as per the availability of cornea," Raj said. He said the AIIMS-P got approval from the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO) Bihar on April 30 under the Human Organ and Tissue Transplantation Act for eye donation. Explaining further, Raj said, "There are three types – cornea transplant centre (CTC), eye donation centre and eye bank. Earlier, we had approval for CTC only. Now, we can retrieve, process and transplant cornea." The eye bank at AIIMS-P has been established in collaboration with LVPEI-Hyderabad. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Kiev: Scholarships You Can Apply For (Start Now) College Scholarship | Google Search Search Now Undo The cornea can be preserved for 10 to 14 days but should be transplanted 10 days after donation. AIIMS-P executive director Dr Saurabh Vaneya congratulated the entire eye bank team for the launch of this service. "This will prove to be a boon for the corneal blind people of the region," he said. AIIMS-P medical superintendent Dr Anup Kumar presented a certificate of appreciation to the family of the eye donor for showing generosity and life changing contribution towards humanity.
