Technical Lecture & Inauguration of Robotics & Automation Society

2010
Technical Lecture & Inauguration of Robotics & Automation Society
A meeting in association with M/s. Larsen & Toubro Ltd., ECC Division, Chennai was arranged
on 30th Oct 2010 at Hotel GRT Radisson along with the Inauguration of Robotics & Automation
Society. The IEEE – Robotics & Automation society was formally inaugurated by Dr. T.
Thyagarajan, Chairman, IEEE – Madras Section. In his addressed, he highlighted the advantages
of membership in the society. Er. S. Rajavel, Chairman, IEEE – Industry Applications Society
(Madras Chapter) and Executive Vice President, M/s. Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Chennai Introduced
the guest speaker and also spoke about the salient features of Industry Applications Society. Er.
S. Malakar, Head – IT Systems, M/s. Larsen & Toubro Ltd., Delhi International Airport Ltd.,
delivered a presentation on “AIRPORT IT SYSTEMS” and he explained about various IT
systems synchronizing the function of Airport. It was a highly educative presentation. Dr. G. V.
Rao, Chairman, IEEE – Robotics & Automation Society (Madras Chapter) gave an excellent
insight into Robots, their applications in various areas and also briefly highlighted about the
history on evolution of Robots. His talk was highly appreciated. The talk was followed by a
video presentation on Robots. A total of 85 professional engineers from Industries, Educational
& Research Institutions, and Consulting Organisations participated in this technical program.

2011

15.07.2011 Kamban Engineering College, Thiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu state Total no of
participants 120 members including Principal, Dirictor, IEEE Student coordinators and IEEE
Student members of KE College.

20.07.2011 EGS Pillay Engineering College, Naga Pattinam, Total no of participants 40 members
including Principal, Dirictor, IEEE Student coordinators and IEEE Student members of EGS
PECollege

National Engineering College, KR Nagar, Kovilpatti, Tamil Nadu State on 08.08.2011, 09.30 Hrs.
17.00 Hrs. . Total no of participant’s 150 members including Principal, Director, IEEE Student
coordinators and IEEE Student members.

Presentation on IEEE members benefits at NEC

Robotics, artificial Intelligence St. Xavier’s Catholic College of Engineering, Chunkankadai, Nagarcoil,
Tamilnadu State, India. Total no of participants 150 members including Principal, Dirictor, IEEE
Student coordinators and IEEE Student members. Technical lecture on Robotics and Automation
and addressed introduction to robotics. Presentation was briefed about robotics, necessity of
robots, difference between robotics and artificial intelligence, and its application, types of robots,
evaluation and its hardware. Applications of the in the area of defence research like big-dog,
cheetah and humanoid atlas was discussed . Highlighted an introduction to the laparo-simulator
and its working principles. A video presentation was shown about the use of laparo-simulator
modules and to explain about the robotic surgery implementation in the field of medical
application. Participants were given hands on training of the laparo-simulator and its exercises, to

realise the robotic design and its implications. Group discussion to express the participant’s was
conducted.

2012

The technical lecture session was presented by Mr. P A Manoharan, which was presented on
robotics, necessity of robots, difference between robotics and artificial intelligence, and its
application, types of robots, evaluation and its hardware. The Robotics development, global trends
and its applications are projected as short videos of robot like big-dog, cheetah and humanoid
atlas. Robotics, Humanoid       GKM College of Engineering and Technology, Alapakkam, Chennai
600063.

Technical lecture at on “Robotics and its Applications” on 6th November 2012 by resource person
Mr. P. A. Manoharan (Robotic & Automation Society, Chennai Chapter).      Robotics, Automation,
sensor, Actuator      VIT University, Chennai        11.00 Hrs.    12.00 Hrs.

2013

15.03.2013The workshop titled “Robot and its Techniques of Autonomous Vehicle Design”,
This workshop was focussed on to an Unmanned ground vehicle, which is gaining importance to
support human in the way of providing accidents free transport system. Robotic-Car was quite
expensive with the use of Global Position Sensor (GPS) and 3D sensors. Research team has
succeeded to have an effective cost reduction by using inexpensive cameras and lasers technique.
Robotics & its modules used in Automotive Applications like aerospace, unmanned vehicle,
autonomous underwater vehicle were explained. Young minds have tremendous and novel ideas,
which can have better motivation and contribute more in the robotic field by understanding these
basic concepts of workshop. Course Contents 1. Simple Robots Line follower robot, Obstacle
avoider robot and Table top robot 2. Introduction to serial communication Basics of serial
communication, Computer controller robot and Mobile controlled robot 3. Introduction to
Control systems Basics of control systems and Applications of control systems 4. Advanced
technologies Introduction to computer vision and Applications of computer vision . Past Char Dr
G V Rao and Er. T S Rangarajan, Chair IEEE Madras section, Er. K V Rupchand Chair PES and
Vice Chair RAS, Prof. L S Ganesh Dean Student along with 155 Students participation were
participated.

GKM College of Engineering, Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering with
the consent of the management and the Principal, Our department Association (Esoterique 2012)
has been inaugurated on 29.09.2012. We have invited the chief guest Mr. P. A. Manoharan,
Chairman, Robotic & Automation Society, IEEE Madras Chapter followed by his guest lecture
on Recent Trends in Robotics & Automation. His lecture was really a motivated one for our
students and also his addressing includes the student IEEE membership activities and its benefits.

Robotics and its applications Technical lecture program Development of Robotics and its
applications towards assitive technology     Assistive technology "Dr. R Hari Prakash, Dean,
AMACE Dr. G Sundar, Vice Principal, AMACE 110 students were present on 01.10.2013 from
10.00 Hrs. to 11.30 Hrs.

Robotics in the field of Medical applications Technical lectureCurrent affairs in the field of
Robotics, Robotic suit to help the disabled and elderly people and for the people those who lost
their legs and can be artificially fix a robotic leg prosthetic arm.Robotics "Prof.K. C. Srinivas,
Dean-Faculty of Engineering & Technology and IEEE Branch Counselor Dr. M. Rathinakumar,
HOD-EEE Dept., SCSVMV University. Prof. Dr. M. Sivanandam, HOD of ECE. Branch Chair
Mr.R. Purandhar and Vice chair Mr. Venkata Sumanth. There was around 120 students
participation for this program on 07.10.2013 from10.30 Hrs to 12.00 Hrs.

2014
                                   L31 Report – RAS , 2014

One day workshop Titled “Embedded System and its Applications using Programmable System on Chip”
on 31st March 2014 at Kumaraguru College of Technology (KCT), Coimbatore. 65 students were
participated Resource persons : 1. Dr. Ramalatha, KCT, Coimbatore 2. Dr. P A Manoharan, Chair
(RAS), 3. Mr. Praveen Kumar, Mysore Embedded Technology Institute, Coimbatore, Mr. Mahalingam,
Cypress Semiconductors, Bangalore. ( pamanoharan@gmail.com)

Technical talk on “Energy efficient Technologies – MEMS” during an International conference on
Energy Efficient technology for Sustaniability (ICEETS’14) was held at St Xavier’s College of
Engineering, Nagerkoil on 9th April 2014 (10.00 Hrs.- 11.00 Hrs.). Dr P A Manoharan, 70 students and
faculties were participated. ( pamanoharan@gmail.com)

Technical     talk    on     “Robotics”    in     the     eve     of    a     National Conference on
“Innovative & Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology” (NCIETET’ 14) scheduled on 6th
May, 2014 (11.00 Hrs. to 12.00 Hrs.). at Panimalar Institute of Technology, Chennai. 80 Students and
faculties were participated. Delivered by Dr. P A Manoharan, pamanoharan@gmail.com and
praveen@meti.in

One day workshop Titled “Concepts and Design of PWM Controller and Data Logger Using
Embedded SystemOrganised “on 22nd September 2014 ( 09.30 Hrs. -17.00 Hrs.). Resource persons: Dr.
P. A. Manoharan Chair(RAS), IEEE Madras Section and Dr. Jonathan Joshi, Chief Executive Officer ,
Eduvance (Vanmat Tech. Pvt. Ltd.). Around 90 students (including UG students and PG scholars)
attended the workshop. ( jon@eduvance.in , pamanoharan@gmail.com)

One day workshop Titled “Concepts and Design of PWM Controller and Data Logger Using
Embedded SystemOrganised”, IEEE Madras Section. Venue: Room no.3, ISTE Professional Centre,
Gandhi Mandapam Road, Chennai – 25. on 30th October 2014 (09.30 – 17.00 Hrs.). 40 students, Dr.
Jonathan Joshi, Chief Executive Officer , Eduvance (Vanmat Tech. Pvt. Ltd.), Dr. P A Manoharan. (
jon@eduvance.in , pamanoharan@gmail.com)

Technical Lecture Titled Programmable System on Chip PSoC during Faculty Development
Program organised, 12th Dec 2014 (11.15 Hrs. – 12.45 Hrs.) at St Joseph College of Engineering,
Solinga nallur, Chennai. Dr. P A Manoharan. Around 50 faculties and students were
participated. ( pamanoharan@gmail.com)

Technical talk on “Robot in the Power Sector”, on 17.12.2014(10.30 Hrs. - 11.30 Hrs.) during
IEEE international conference titled “Energy trends in new and Renewable Energy sources and
Management. Faculties and students strength of around 60 were presented.           Dr. P A
Manoharan. ( pamanoharan@gmail.com)

2015

1. Kings College of Engineering Workshop on ROBOTICS, IEEE Student Branch and R&D
   Section of our college organized a “Workshop on Robotics” to the UG-PG students of various
   institutions and EEE, ECE students of on 13th February, 2015. 54 students participated from
   various institutions. Dr. P.A.Manoharan and delivered inaugurated the program and gave a
   special talk on “Robotics”. Around 80 participants benefitted.

2. St. Joseph’s College Of Engineering,21st February 2015, Department of Electrical and
   Electronics Engineering organised inauguration of Student Branch Chapter, IAS society, RAS
   society, PELS society, WIE affinity group. Technical talk by Dr. P. A. Manoharan titled
   “current trend in Robotics and Automation” . 11.30 Hrs. – 12.45 Hrs. Around 100 student
   members of St. Joseph’s College of Engineering were participated.

3. Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore, International Conference titled
   ‘Innovations in Information, Embedded and Communication Systems’, from 19th to 20th
   March 2015 organized by the Dr. P A Manoharan. Technical sponsor and Chief Guest.
   Around 1000 students and faculty members were present.

4. Panimalar Institute of Technology, Chennai organized IETE Student Paper Contest,
   National         Technical         paper          contest        NTPC             2015.
       1st
   on 3 March 2015 during the forenoon session from 09.00 Hrs to 12.00 Hrs. presentations
   by UG students of all over INDIA , along with other judges. Around 50 participants were
   present.

5. Panimalar Institute of Technology, ECE department. organize Second National Conference
  on Innovative & Emerging Trends in Engineering and Technology “ICETETS-2016” on 14th
  May 2015. Around 120 participants of students and faculties participated.

6. K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology (KSRCT) , IEEE-EMBS Student branch chapter of
   Department of Biotechnology, organised, IEEE EMBS Members during 21st and
   22nd September, 2015. Dr. P. A. Manoharan, Chair, Robotics and Automation Society and

Student’s Project Funding, IEEE Madras Section delivered technical lecture titled Micro-
  Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) on 21st Sep 2015 at 11.300 Hrs. to 12.30 Hrs. Around
  150 members were attended the program.

7. Karpagam College of Engineering, Coimbatore Online International Conference on Green
   Engineering and Technology (IC-GET 2015) on 27.11.2015. Technical sponsor and Key note
   address. Online participants any time.

8. Velammal Engineering College INNOWIZ 2K15 – A national level tech carnival was
   organized on 29th August 2015, by the Department of ECE. The symposium was inaugurated
   by the Chief Guest Dr. P. A. Manoharan, chairman of robotics and automation society, IEEE
   Chennai section and Technical talk 10.00 Hrs. to 11.30 Hrs. 500 students were participated.

2016

Startup Conclave 2016

The Startup Conclave 2016 organized by Karpagam Innovation Centre (KIC) under the
aegis of Karpagam College of Engineering (KCE), Coimbatore is an initiative by the
engineering community to support and be a part to realize our Prime Minister Mr.
Narendra Modi’s dream projects namely Startup India, Standup India, Make in India and
Smart City into reality. The event is supported by IEEE Robotics and Automation, IEEE
Madras Section dated 29th FEB 2016

IEEE RAS CHAPTER (EVENT), St. Josephs Institute of Technology, Electronics and
Communication Engineering Department, on 31/05/2016 NUMBER OF PARTICPANTS: 25

The IEEE (Robotics & Automation Society) of St.Josephs Institute of Technology, Chennai-
119 organized a Technical meet on “Micro Satellite” on 31.05.2016 by Data Patterns (India)
Private Limited. On the warm morning, Dr. C.Gnana Kousalya, Head of the Department,
Electronics and Communication Engineering, welcomed the gathering, followed by Dr.
P.A.Manoharan, Robotics & Automation Society (Chair), IEEE Madras section who imparted
the importance of designing educational satellite. His awe-inspiring speech created awareness
about the need of microsatellite and its applications. Our Technical force, respected
Mr.Jagathalapratap.E, Manager-Technical Marketing and Mr. Bharatha Raja.M, Senior
Engineer, Hardware Design and Development, Data Patterns (India) Private Limited, team
members elaborated about the features of microsatellite desiging,manufacturing difficulty,
possibilities of getting project proposal from various agencies like DRDO ,DSR..,Finally to
wind up the session, T.Siva,Assistant Professor, Department of ECE proposed the vote of
thanks.

INAGURATION OF IEEE RAS, St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology, Electronics and Communication
Engineering, 28/7/16 at 10.00 AM

St. Joseph’s Institute of Technology IEEE RAS organized by Dr. C. Gnana Kousalya, Prof in
ECE Department & HOD, inaugurated on 28.07.2016 at 10.30 AM. Dr. P. Ravichandran,
Principal, dignified the event. Chief guest Dr. P. A. Manoharan, Robotics & Automation Society
(Chair), Mr. G. S. Uthyakumar, Secretary and Mr. Balaj Raja, Execom member, of RAS were
participated and graced the occasion. Dr. P. A. Manoharan, gave a technical presentation on
“Robotics and Automation”.

Inaguration of CS and RAS Chapter Jeppiaar Institute of Technology

The grand Inauguration of IEEE CS and RAS chapter in Jeppiaar Institute of
Technology is started at 11.00 am on 08-08-2016, with the IEEE Code of Ethics
where the IEEE Computer Society and Robotics and Automation members took
the oath. It is then followed by lightening of kuthuvilaku by our Director Dr. N.
Marie Wilson and the Chief Guest Dr. P. A. Manoharan, Chairman (Robotics &
Automation Society) followed with a technical presentation on “Robotics and its
Applications”.

VINAYAKA MISSIONS UNIVERSITY, AARUPADAI VEEDU INSTITUTE OF
TECHNOLOGY , PAIYANOOR

The EEE department students association, The Renewable Energy Club and The
Robotics Club in the department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering of
Aarupadai Veedu Institute of Technology (AVIT) was inaugurated on 12.8.2016 at
10.30 AM by Dr. P. A. Manoharan, Technical Officer “C”, DRDO, Chennai. The
welcome address was presented by Prof. P.Rajasekaran, HOD / EEE. The
Presidential address was delivered by the Dr.S. Suyambazhahan, Principal, AVIT.
Student Office bearers for the EEE association and both the renewable energy and
robotics clubs were introduced. During the Inaugural address the guest of the
occasion Dr. P. A. Manoharan emphasized on the importance of advanced
technologies in the present era. He also gave a detailed lecture on the topic “
Vision Based Robotic Automation”. The session was very interactive. The
Program was coordinated by Ms .J.Suganthi , Asst. Prof. (II) / EEE.