ARTPARK has been set up to effectively use technology, specifically AI and Robotics, for the country’s betterment. The ARTPARK has the objective of channelizing innovations to create a societal impact by executing ambitious mission-mode R&D projects in healthcare, education, mobility, infrastructure, agriculture, retail, and cyber-security aiming to solve problems unique to India
With a seed money of Rs 230 crore, an Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Technology Park (AI and Robotics Technology Park), also known as ARTPARK, has been launched at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru.
Rs 170 crore, out of Rs 230 crore, will be borne by the Centre and the rest by the Karnataka government, said Karnataka Minister for IT-BT CN Ashwath Narayan.
After opening the office of the AI and Robotics Technology Park, Narayan said ARTPARK, intending to use futuristic technologies to connect the unconnected, would work on creating a globally leading Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Innovation ecosystem in the country.
“ARTPARK has been set up to effectively use technology, specifically AI and Robotics, for the country’s betterment. The ARTPARK has the objective of channelizing innovations to create a societal impact by executing ambitious mission-mode R&D projects in healthcare, education, mobility, infrastructure, agriculture, retail, and cyber-security aiming to solve problems unique to India”, the Minister added.
“AI is expected to touch USD 15.7 trillion by 2030. Our legacy of excellence in tech research, innovation & talent makes Karnataka uniquely positioned to best leverage AI revolution. We have supported ARTPARK with a seed grant of 60 crore to help create Karnataka’s leadership”, Naryan explained.
Futuristic technologies like 5G, AI and Robotics would help realise this at a faster pace and create jobs, said Rajiv Kumar, vice-chairman, NITI Aayog, who attended the event virtually.
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