Role and Core Responsibilities
- Robot Design: Designing robotic systems for specific military tasks, such as reconnaissance, explosive ordnance disposal (EOD), or logistics.
- System Integration: Integrating sensors, actuators, and control systems into robotic platforms.
- Artificial Intelligence: Developing AI algorithms for autonomous robot operation.
- Human-Robot Interaction: Designing intuitive interfaces for human-robot collaboration.
- Testing and Evaluation: Conducting rigorous testing to ensure robot performance and reliability.
- Maintenance and Repair: Developing maintenance procedures and troubleshooting robotic systems.
- Field Deployment: Supporting the deployment and operation of robots in field conditions.
- Ground Robotics: Developing ground robots for tasks such as reconnaissance, EOD, and logistics.
- Autonomous Vehicles: Working on self-driving vehicles for military transportation.
- Soldier-Centric Robotics: Designing robotic systems to assist soldiers in combat and training.
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs): Developing and maintaining UAV systems for various missions.
- Autonomous Aircraft: Working on autonomous aircraft for cargo delivery, surveillance, and combat.
- Ground Support Robotics: Designing robots for maintenance and logistics tasks at airbases.
Key Skills
- Harsh Environments: Designing robots to operate in challenging conditions, such as extreme temperatures and terrain.
- Autonomous Operation: Developing robots capable of making decisions in complex and dynamic environments.
- Human-Robot Collaboration: Ensuring effective interaction between humans and robots. Ethical Considerations: Addressing ethical implications of using robots in military applications.
Openings for Freshers and Experienced > YES
Companies
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) – Engaged in the development of advanced robotic systems for defense applications, including unmanned ground and aerial vehicles.
- Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) – Provides electronic systems and technologies, including robotics and automation solutions for defense systems.
- Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) – Involved in aerospace and defense technologies, including robotics for aircraft and other defense systems.
- Larsen & Toubro (L&T) Defence – Focuses on developing and integrating advanced defense systems, including robotics and automation solutions.
- Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) – Specializes in missile systems and may use robotics for manufacturing and testing processes in defense applications.
Subjects
- Robotics and Automation – Understanding the principles of robotic systems, including kinematics, dynamics, control systems, and autonomous operation.
- Control Systems – Knowledge of control theory and techniques used to manage and regulate robotic systems, including feedback and feedforward control.
- Computer Vision and Machine Learning – Proficiency in computer vision for perception and machine learning for intelligent decision-making and adaptive behavior in robotics.