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G L I M P S E
TECHNICAL MAGAZINE
I R C T E C H M A G
Inside this
issue:
Learn more about IRC
Meet our
ROBOCON Team
Events Organized by
IRC
Media Coverage
Website Details
Achievements
Project Corner
Robokart
Divisions under IRC
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LEARN MORE ABOUT IRC
INDUS ROBOTICS CLUB is a group of engineering
students of Indus University from all domains, who are enthusiastic and
passionate for making robots or studying
Robotics.
Our mission is to make India the champion at
International Asia- Pacific Robot Contest
(ABU) Robocon. In the competition robots have
to complete a task within a set period of
time.
The Indus ROBOCON team named as
TEAM IMPULSE consists of around
25 people those who are assiduous and
work with high level of aplomb.
The team’s labor and passion
towards the mission, makes one to salute
over them. The team is under guidance of
captain Vatsal Shah and vice-captain Jagrut
Dave. These people have the ability to
aggrandize even a small opportunity
coming their way.
The IRS has got around
90 students from different
departments. The team as
in whole is every dedicated
towards the club. They
show great leadership skills
a n d h a v e g o o d
coordination among them.
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Speaking of Vatsal Shah, he’s the one who never ne-
glects an opportunity for Team’s improvements. He be-
lieves that hard work beats talent when talent doesn't
work hard. Apart from being the captain of IRC, he’s
also the ex-president of ESYNC students association
and is the chairperson of Indus IEEE student branch.
Whereas the vice-captain Jagrut Dave is calm and
composed. He always wears a smile on his face. His
belief lies in work, not in luck. Simplicity and
efficiency are his crowns. He won Intel Instructable
Idea Challenge in Internet of Things (IoT), he’s also
president of IEEEA.
Overall, we are very
fortunate to have them both.
“In that our first step is
ROBOCON 2k16. We believe
they can and will win.”
“We are the Tech buddies, who
believe in bringing a change in the
electronics and mechanical sector.”
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A team cannot run without an expert invigilation. The Indus
Robotics Club comes under the supervision of two reliable
faculties-Prof. Sauravsingh Tomar and Prof. Jalpan Dave.
FACULTIES IN-CHARGE
When asked Prof. Sauravsingh
Tomar about his views on
Robocon, he said excitedly, “I
believe knowledge comes with
experience and experience
comes by working. Our team
consists of top students of our
university from different
branches. We’ve assembled
together best possible talent
from Indus University with only
one aim ROBOCON- 2016. I
believe today our aim looks
easier because of captain Vatsal
Shah and vice captain Jagrut
Dave”.
If it were not for their support and motivation this club
wouldn’t have achieved this height of success.
When asked the same question
to Prof. Jalpan Dave, he gladly
said, “ We are coming to an age
where mediocrity is a curse,
whether one is an engineer or
philosopher and one
dimensional knowledge or
thinking is not considered and
have to match the pace. Pushing
limits, designing innovating
beyond branches and putting
theories into practice serves as
an extra edge. So Robocon is the
paradigm shift for all the
students involved where future
is bright. Last but not the least I
wish all the best to the team”.
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EVENTS ORGANISED BY IRC
Roborace & Robosoccer
ROBORACE
The roborace competition saw lots of newbies and experienced competitors. The
roborace track was incumbrous with twists and turns and bumps and trenches. Only few
robots survived the inordinately tricky path. Amongst those few only 10 participants who
consumed lesser time were selected for the next round.
ROBOSOCCER
Shouts of cheering could be heard all over the campus. The robosoccer competition was very
successful with participants excitedly groaning and yelling with vigor. Only the venturesome
participated in this competition as this wasn’t a piece of cake walk. The competitors were thrilled as
the soccer is in vogue and its craze is propagating in India. The event was a jolly one with healthy
competition and lots of fun.
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SWACHHATA ABHIYAN
“Cleanliness is next to godliness” is the mantra of Mahatma Gandhi. He demonstrated,
propagated and insisted for individual and community cleanliness throughout his life. Following
his footprints, Indus Robotics Club organized SWACHHATA ABHIYAN in a very innovative way. In
order to carry forward the dream of Gandhiji, the club came up with an event of SWACHHATA
ABHIYAN by Human on 1st
of October,2015, where students and faculty members devoted
themselves in cleaning Indus University main road and entrance of Rancharda village with a vision
to make our surrounding open defection free, zero waste, dust free and green.
The next day, that is, 2nd
October, Indus Robotics Club gave a small tribute by organizing
SWACHHATA ABHIYAN by robots, having an inventive idea of ‘Clean India Show by Robots’.
40 robots implemented by 80 students participated in the event.
Invited chief guest Ms. Rheanne Bisson, a Canadian Social Worker was confounded to see the
robots and their operation of cleaning the ground both in dry/wet way and the robots filling
colors on Gandhiji’s portrait. The team had a great support of Management of Indus University,
and Mr. Jagat Shah member of Indus University’s board of governors .
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Meeta Mam and the students taking pledge. (01/10/15)
Students cleaning the ground outside college campus.
(01/10/15)
Chief Guest Ms. Rheanne Bisson, a Canadian Social
Worker, at the event of Swachhata Abhiyan by Robots.
Swachhata Abhiyan by Robots. (02/10/15)
Robots with Gandhiji’s portrait. (02/10/2015)
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SEMINARS
The Indus robotics club organized a robotics workshop for the eager enthusiasts. The
workshops met with a great applause and fervor from the students.
The first workshop was dedicated to explain the students on how to build a functioning robot
by Robocon member. The team explained the technical details of building a robot and gave
the students great tips on controlling it as well. During the first half of the session Vasu Kalaria
briefed the students on various types of robots and in the second half Vatsal Shah who
students an informative lecture on the electrical details of making the robot.
Vasu Kalaria explaining about various
types of robots
Vatsal Shah guiding the students on the electrical details
of a robot.
At the beginning of each workshop, students were motivated with
an encouraging video to gain more knowledge and motivating
them towards their tasks.
Workshop 1: Robot making for Roborace and Robosoccer
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Jagrut Dave explaining the functions of transistor as
an amplifier
Jesal Patel teaching about the battery
Workshop 2: Introduction to Electronic Components
This workshop was devoted to making all the students aware of the electrical aspects of
robots. The various types of electronic components were explained by Jagrut Dave. Jesal
Patel taught the fundamentals of battery. Jesal and Jagrut answered various questions from
students and cleared their doubts.
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Jesal Patel explaining the functioning of 8051 Microcontroller.
Workshop 3: Basics of Microcontroller
The third workshop was focused on the microcontrollers which are essential parts
of any modern electrical machines. The students learnt the uses of the
microcontrollers. Jesal Patel elaborated the entire concept and outlined the basics
of the 8051 microcontroller. At the end of the session students were assigned an
assignment of implementing 8051 microcontroller on bread board.
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Jesal Patel teaching the students hoe to design a PCB
using Proteus software.
Jagrut Dave stimulating the PCB design.
Workshop 4: Basics of Robot Mechanisms
In the next session, Jagrut Dave introduced the students to the robot mechanism. He started
off the lecture by answering the basic question ‘What is a Robot?’ Then he went on to
explain the basics of robot mechanisms including actuators, locomotives, human and
environment interactions, power sources of robots and many more things.
Jesal Patel imparted information to the students on how to make a Printed Circuit Board in the
following workshop. A video was shown by Vishal Patel from which the students learnt about
making a PCB at home. Jesal also taught students the PCB design using Proteus software.
The next lecture was conducted by Vatsal Shah where he showed how to control a robot
using an application, MIT App Inventor-2, which included block diagrams and programming
content. The students learnt the applications of Arduino.
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‘Pick and Place’ was the main subject of the following workshop by Jakshil Gandhi and
Nirmal Mistry. They made students clear with the mechanical concepts. Another half of the
session was carry forward by Dipen Kansodaria. He guided with the basics of Arduino. Jagrut
Dave captivated everyone with his grasp in different fields. Last but not the least, a video
show casing team work and unity motivated everyone.
Jakshil Gandhi explaining the degree of freedom.
Dipen Kansodaria clarifying the components
of Arduino UNO
Jash Parmar clearing his doubts.
Workshop 5: Pick and Place and Omniwheels Mechanisms
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IRC came up with the last session of the semester on 30th October, Friday. KPVS
Sathvik and Chiranjivi Agrawal mentored students with PS2 controller, starting from
the basics to each and every detail. Half of the session was made busy by explaining
the concept of ultrasonic sensors by Akhilesh Iyer.
Vatsal Shah made everyone aware about the new projects and new advancement in
the IRC soon. New gadget with highly used techniques were introduced in a form of
video by Vasu Kalaria.
Sathvik briefing about the programming of PS2
controller.
Chiranjivi discussing SPI Protocol.
Workshop 6: PS2 Controller and Ultrasonic Sensors
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Media Coverage
The club made the University proud on its work by conducting such a revolutionary event.
DNA Newspaper (29/09/15) Divya Bhaskar (01/10/15) DNA Newspaper (03/10/15)
City Bhaskar (03/10/15)
(from left Vatsal Shah, RJ Dhvanit, Vasu Kalaria, Jesal
Patel)
The event which was organized on 2nd October, 2015 was very well covered in
various news channels such as TV9 GUJARATI, SANDHESH NEWS and RAJYA SABHA
NEWS as well as in numerous newspapers like CITY BHASKAR, DNA and HELLO
MUMBAI. The team was also called up for an interview with RJ DHVANIT ON RADIO
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Website Content
"Designing an address for displaying our teams efforts to the viewers”
The Website is the mirror of IRC’s work. The site gives details about:
Our club
Robocon
Team members
Sponsorship
Achievements
Trouble-shooter
Shop
In trouble-shooter, register yourself and join or start discussion on any topic
related to robotics. Whereas in shop, order the components (from the
displayed one) you need or find some online references for buying necessary
parts for your own robot.
The site also justifies its purpose by providing a medium
to get in touch with the club. Contact details and
Facebook page portals are also available there.
WE’RE ON THE WEB!
ROBOTICS.INDUSUNI.AC.IN
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Achievements
The team member participated in various competitions and won the prize in various
categories.
I-CREATE 3
I-CREATE 3 event was organized by Indus Mechanical Association on 17th
October, 2015 at
Indus University.
Rushin Patel, member of IRC from 1st
year Automobile branch took part in Avishkaar which
mainly focused on working model of car. With the astonishing specifications like gearless car,
mileage of 3o-35kmph and top speed of 65 kmph, he took the 2nd
position in 1st
and 2nd
year
category.
Rushin Patel driving his self-made
gearless car.
Vasu Kalaria and team from 5th
semester EC branch participated in Mind Sparkxz event which
concentrated on innovation. They took 2nd
position in the competition with the inventive
presentation of driverless car.
Vasu Kalaria and team with their model.
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IRC members with the gardening robot which can
be operated using mobile application through
Bluetooth connectivity .
The Team Pioneer won 2nd
prize in 3rd
and 4th
year category. Gardening robot which can be
operated using a mobile application through Bluetooth connectivity with the main application
of sprinkling water was implemented by Nirmal Mistry, Viraj Patel, Parth Pansuriya and Darshit
Modi from Mechanical 3rd
semester. The team had a great support of senior student Vatsal
Shah from 7th
semester EC branch.
The another team of Nilay Dalal and his mates from 5th
semester Mechanical branch made a
working model on Generation of Electricity from waste water and the team to won 1st
prize in
3rd
and 4th
category.
Nilay Dalal and his team with their team.
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Divisions Under Indus Robotics Club
The club has been divided in various departments according to the skills and knowledge of the
member about the respective work.
Designing Krupali Gohel
Kinir Gandhi
Toshit Agrawal
Social Media Jagdeesh Srivastava
Harsha Mudaliar
Write Up Kanan Patel
Krisha Shah
Co-ordinator Sakshi Sharda
Shravan Chaudhary
Tithi Amdavadi
Anjali Yadav
Divyesh Manvar
Marketing Krima Rohela
Janak Agrawal
Electrical Amrit Raj
Kushal Nanavati
Mechanical Jash Parmar
Alap Mehta
Mit Panchal
Bhadresh Mangroliya
Patej Viraj
Programming Tulika Singh
Varun Saproo
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P R O JE C T C O R NE R
DRIVER-LESS CAR
Students from EEE 5th
semester has developed
Driverless car, which will work on single
switching function and will work
automatically without any external control .
According, to them Driverless car is the
next big thing in future and will replace
public transport, even Google is working on
it. Here, they are presenting it in a cheaper
way than what google is doing. They are
using sound sensors to make it possible.
-By Vasu Kalaria, Dhiraj Mishra,
M. Bilal Pathan
SIXTH-SENSE MEDIA PLAYER
Students from EC 5th
semester developed a system
that can control media player using certain hand
gestures. Sixth sense or gestural interface is a
popular term especially in robotics and
wearable systems. Many hand gesture
controlled media players have been developed
based on image processing techniques. Here,
we present another cheap, faster and
user-friendly technique to control the media
player using a hand glove. It requires Windows
Media Player, LabVIEW, Arduino and an
accelerometer.
-By K.P.V.S. Sathvik, Abhishek Porwal,
Maitri Bhardwaj
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R OBO KAR T
Single H-bridge also dual:
-Isolated Input
-Arduino compatible
-50 V (Max Input voltage) 30 A
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Line follower control board:
-8 optical IR sensor which can detect
colour (monochrome)
-Available with SMD Indication LED`s
-On board control of range extension
-Easy attachment of wiring
-Low power board
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IR Sensor Board:
-8 High Power IR LED`s
-Easy Interfacing with Arduino
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Here are displayed some components essential for Robot Making.
If you are creating one by your own and need any of the below
components, then just contact us by filling the form through the
given link and we will get back to you soon!
WEBSITE
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Division Under ROBOCON
Team Captain
7th Semester, ECE
Vice Captain
7th Semester, EEE
Club In charge
5th Semester, EEE
Electronics Head
5th Semester, ECE
Mechanical Head
3rd Semester, ME
Marketing Head
3rd Semester, EEE
Designing Team of IRC Magazine
1. Vasu Kalaria– EEE 5th Sem
2. Tulika Singh– EC 3rd Sem
2. Kanan Patel– EC 3rd Sem
3. Krisha Shah– EC 3rd Sem
4. Viraj Patel– ME 3rd Sem
VATSAL SHAH JAGRUT DAVE
JESAL PATEL KRISHNA PATEL MRUGENDRA
VASU KALARIA
