IIT-Madras partners with Army For 5G Testbed Project For Use At Borders- Education News
The Army Training Command (ARTRAC) is partnering with IIT-Madras to establish a 5G Testbed at the Military College of Telecommunication at Mhow, Indore, for the army’s operational use of 5G technology, especially along the borders.
The collaboration would give an impetus to induction of systems, devices and equipment using niche technology and use of AI-based algorithms for enhancing capabilities of the armed forces. It will also promote collaborative and cooperative research and facilitate exchange of ideas for development of new technology, as said by a release.
The partnership would encourage students, faculties and scientists to undertake research in area of 5G communications and development of military applications. Besides, it would accelerate the army’s indigenization efforts for achieving ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in the field of communications, and provide a testing facility for tri-services, and thus act as a catalyst for research and development. As per the MoU, IIT-Madras would provide consultancy, duly supported by research for feasibility studies and prototype development on 5G-enabled future communications.
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