Center of excellence – AIML- Center excellence in AR & VR Technologies
The CoE was inaugurated by Sri. Hitesh Garg, Vice President and India Country Manager NXP Semiconductors and the guest of honor was Sri. Srikanth K Avadhani, Co-founder and CEO, Rayvector and RGEM. Sri Hitesh Garg appreciated BNMIT for the collaboration with industries working for latest technologies. Sir highlighted the applications of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality and how BNMIT is motivating students to involve in developing applications in such technologies. Application of ARVR into education sector was also appreciated.
.This CoE aims:
- To develop advanced technology capabilities
- Equip students with real-world skills in AI, AR/VR/XR
- Develop emerging technologies like data science, blockchain, design thinking and other emerging tools and practices.
The CoE will mainly conduct research on these domains
- ARVR in Education and Skill Development
- ARVR in Bio-Engineering
- ARVR in Industrial Sector
Projects
- Fire Drill procedure in VR
- Plant simulator – VR
Partner Organizations
- RayVector Technologies PVT LTD
- Galore Systems Pvt, Ltd, Bangalore
| Sl. No. | Activities |
| 1 | FDP on Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality and its Applications for 5 days funded by New-Gen IEDC, DST, India Duration: 6-10 November, 2023 Number of Participants: 32 participants from different colleges Contents of the above FDP Introduction to AR & VR, AR Evolution and types of AR 3D interaction techniques using unity AR/VR systems with AI Producing VR and AR experiences II: Design processes App or Game development |
| 2 | Hackathon on ARVR – “Virtuovation” was conducted for 2 days in association with the department of AIML and IEEE student Chapter. Duration: 28th & 29th April 2025 Number of participants: total 31 teams participated from different colleges |
| 3 | Student Outreach Program: Innovation & Entrepreneurship Outreach Program in Schools/Community Duration: 31st July 2025 Number of participants: 6 teams from of students from the department of AIML. |
| 4 | Industry Visit to Galore Systems Pvt, Ltd, Bangalore Participants: 30 students of 6th semester A section + 3 Faculties from AIML Dept Date 9th Jan 2026 Objective: To understand real time applications of AR/VR/XR, AI-ML, robotics, and motion capture technologies in industry |
| 5 | Hackathon on ARVR – “Virtuovation 2.0” was conducted for 2 days in association with the department of AIML. Duration: 23rd & 24th March 2026 Number of Participants: |
- FDP on Augmented Reality & Virtual Reality and its Applications
