New Delhi: The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Technology Innovation Hub for Autonomous Navigation (TiHAN) at IIT Hyderabad.
The agreement was formalised by Shobhan Chaudhuri, Advisor (R&D), DMRC, and Dr. Santosh Reddy, Hub Executive Officer, TiHAN-IIT Hyderabad. The signing ceremony was attended by DMRC Managing Director Dr. Vikas Kumar, Infrastructure Director Manuj Singhal, and senior representatives from IIT Hyderabad, including Prof. Malla Reddy (Dean, Innovation) and Prof. P. Rajalakshmi.
Smarter, Safer Urban Transit
The collaboration seeks to jointly develop next-generation autonomous mobility solutions tailored for urban transport and last-mile connectivity in smaller cities. The focus lies on integrating autonomous navigation systems within metro networks and public transit, particularly in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. The goal is to deliver safe, smart, and technology-driven mobility options that improve commuter experience while boosting operational efficiency.
Harnessing TiHAN’s Research Expertise
TiHAN, established under the Department of Science & Technology’s National Mission on Cyber-Physical Systems, brings advanced research capabilities in autonomous navigation, robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles, drones, and other autonomous platforms. Under this partnership, TiHAN’s cutting-edge work in data acquisition and navigation without human intervention will support DMRC’s vision of futuristic, scalable public transport.
A Step Towards Future-Ready Transit Infrastructure
With growing congestion in Indian cities and rising demand for reliable public transport, the DMRC-TiHAN tie-up could mark a milestone in transforming urban mobility. The initiative promises to lay the groundwork for intelligent transit systems that combine metro networks with autonomous last-mile solutions—offering enhanced convenience, reduced travel times, and better resource utilisation across emerging urban centres.
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