This is all about invention, thanks to IIT Kanpur. Prof. Ankush Sharma heads the Technology Transfer Cell at IIT Kanpur under the Start-up Incubation &; Innovation Centre at IIT Kanpur. IIT Kanpur has also been honoured with the STEM Impact Awards 2024 for engaging in impactful technology transfer activities. IIT Kanpur has been bestowed these awards for the third consecutive time, in recognition of the socio-economic impact created by the technology transfer of the invention of a haptic smartwatch for the visually impaired. This makes it more suitable for private usage than audio-based output devices available in the market”, reports The Indian Express.

Source: Indian Express February 06, 2024 14:22 UTC