Realising the need for adoption of modern day technologies for enhanced operational efficiency, a seminar on the theme ‘Artificial Intelligence, Computer War gaming and Robotics’ was held under the aegis of the Army Management Studies Board (AMSB) at Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE) Mhow on October 31 and November 1.
As many as 250 participants from around the country attended the Seminar including senior officers of the Army and eminent speakers from the armed forces, industry, research and academic institutions. The aim of the Seminar was to understand relevance of these three contemporary technologies and their exploitation in the Indian Army for increased effectiveness and efficiency.
Delivering the Opening Address for the Seminar, Lieutenant General Milind N Bhurke, VSM, Commandant MCTE and Colonel Commandant Corps of Signals, said that the seminar would translate into a comprehensive understanding of the current capabilities, emerging scenarios and numerous opportunities that these three technologies offer in a military world.
One of the highlights of the seminar was showcasing of over 50 products on Artificial Intelligence, Computer War gaming and Robotics from Industry, Startups, PSUs and Government Research Organizations. In total 18 companies participated in this seminar from across the country. Presence of IIT Indore and students from Army Public school, Mhow added further value to the seminar, as a measure of sharing knowledge.