The TIH on Computer Vision and Augmented and Virtual Reality (CV and ARVR), named as iHub Drishti, will: (i) focus on advancing the research outcomes in core problems related to CV and, ARVR, (ii) augment imaging with additional (multimodal) sources of input such as haptics, language, and IoT to advance state-of-the-art in the domain areas, (iii) create technology solutions for socially relevant and industry-facing problems, (iv) support and nurture start-up ecosystems, (v) stimulate skilling and reskilling educational programs, and (vi) to advise governments for appropriate policy-related matters in the domain of CV and ARVR.
The proposed TIH will focus on the core research areas of (i) Seeing and Sensing, (ii) Dependability, (iii) Real-time Computer Vision Systems, and (iv) Data Collection, Curation and Annotation for developing technologies in the following applications areas:
- Computer Vision for Autonomous Systems
- Computer Vision for Better Living: Healthcare and Biosphere
- Imaging for Document Analysis
- CV and VR for Industry 4.0
- Dependable AR-VR for X
The proposed TIH will initially focus on fundamental research, developing Intellectual Properties and building prototypes (TRL 3-4). Based on the technologies generated, these IPs will be converted into products and then marketed in association with startups, industry and it’s own team of executives. The experts, through iHub Drishti, will also provide consulting services to other companies and government institutions. It is envisioned that iHub Drishti will be self-sustaining by the end of five years with continuous growth in research, technology and product portfolio.