The eighth edition of the India Mobile Congress showcased several technological innovations, from tracking devices for children's safety to robots capable of tracking damaged crops.
More than 120 countries of the world participated in this tech event organized in Delhi. More than 400 exhibitors and around 900 startups participated and showcased their innovations.
1. Robo Dog 'Rocky': Will send alert messages in case of fire
Global tech company Ericsson has introduced 5G robotic dog 'Rocky'. Inspired by the German Shepherd dog, the robotic dog uses artificial intelligence (AI) and powerful sensors to understand commands. It can also be operated by connecting it through a smartphone. It is designed to work in emergency situations.
This robodog can detect emergency situations like fire, gas leakage in mines and water logging and send timely alerts by sending photos and videos. Apart from this it can also be used for patrolling. During patrols, its cameras and sensors keep sending photos and videos to the cloud.
Robot Dog 'Rocky' Can Track Natural Disasters
2. VI Security: Tracking device for children's safety
Vodafone India introduced three tracking devices at IMC2024. These include GPS watches for children, pets and a variety of tags for bicycles. The company is calling this VI Security. The company has not yet announced their prices.
Devices introduced for pets and bicycles cost Rs. 2,000 and a GPS watch for kids is priced at Rs. 2,500 may be. Soon these devices will be available for sale on the company's official website.
The GPS watch also includes a SIM, which once activated can be tracked live across India. Apart from this, the watch saves 24 to 48 hours of location, which can be tracked later. These records will be available on both the app and the Website.
To use all three devices, you just have to download an app, in which you can set a limit. Along with this, you will get an alert message if the device goes out of boundary. Through the app, you can track at least 5 devices at a time.
Vodafone India introduced three tracking devices.
3. Shatayu Health Care Kiosk: Get over 200 tests done for free
This is a type of health care kiosk. The company has named it 'Futuristic Health Care Delivery Eco-System'. It aims to provide world-class treatment to people living in remote areas with the help of healthcare. It has been developed by ICMR's Center for Innovation and Biodesign. The system is being used initially in government primary health centres.
With this, the need for large hospitals and huge medical machines installed in them for primary care can be reduced to a great extent. This will help in early detection and timely treatment of diseases. Its service has been launched in many places in Jammu and Kashmir, Haryana and Punjab.
Shatayu Health Care Kiosks are initially being installed in primary health care centres.
4. TIH AI Robot: Able to track bad crops
The Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) presented a prototype model of an AI robot to help farmers. It has been developed with the aim of reducing losses in agriculture. It is an autonomous robot, which works by going to fields and sending the location of bad plants. This will help the farmer to save his plants by spraying the medicine on the damaged plants.
The robot has a 10,000mAh battery. It can be fully charged in 1.10 hours. The company says that the robot can work in the field for two and a half to three hours on a single charge. The prototype model is priced at Rs. 5 lakhs, but for field use the cost is around Rs. 25 lakhs.
The company said that this is the first model of the robot, which will only do inspection and data collection. The company is also developing spraying robots, which will be able to identify bad crops in real-time along with monitoring and spray them automatically. This will be introduced in the next phase.
The TIH AI robot can work for two and a half to three hours on a single charge.
5. Jio Intelligent Shopping Cart: Get rid of billing lines
At IMC2024, Jio showcased an 'intelligent shopping cart' equipped with artificial intelligence. Jio's artificial intelligence will help eliminate billing lines in shopping malls. Using this, the cart will automatically create a purchase bill. It will be very easy to use.
The 'intelligent shopping cart' is directly connected to the store's billing desk. When a customer adds a product to the cart, cameras and scanners equipped with artificial intelligence will send the product to the billing desk. There product cost will be added directly to the bill.
If a product is accidentally added to the shopping cart or the customer does not wish to purchase a product, the cost of that product will be deducted from the bill as soon as it is removed from the cart. Finally, the billing desk will scan the QR code of the customer's cart and the final bill will be generated.
Reliance Retail is currently using 'Intelligent Shopping Cart' as a project. It is being used in select stores in Hyderabad and Mumbai. Soon it may be rolled out to other stores in the country.
Reliance Retail is currently using 'Intelligent Shopping Cart' as a project.
6. FRS Torch Camera: Able to identify criminals
This is an artificial intelligence powered FRS flashlight. FRS stands for Face Recognition System, in which a high-tech camera is installed. This torch can be used to identify criminals and find missing people. It is created by Indian startup 'Sparsh CCTV'. The camera installed in it can capture 3000 faces at a time.
The special thing is that even if the criminal tries to hide his identity with mask, glasses, clothes and turban, this camera can identify him. The torch comes with 5G connectivity and can be directly connected to the server room through the cloud. As soon as the photo is captured, it vibrates and sends the photo to the server room.
It has a lithium ion battery. It can be used for up to 8 hours on a single charge. It supports memory cards from 128GB to 512GB. It can store up to 10 thousand photos and criminal data. With its help, this flashlight can identify the suspect and missing person.
The company says that its use will prove effective even in floods, earthquakes, accidents and crowded rallies. Soon it will be launched in India. Government agencies will be able to use it initially. Delhi Police has also tested this torch after arresting 16 criminals.
Torch's camera can capture 3000 faces at a time.
7. Sense Pro-M (Travel SIM): Call home without changing SIMs while out of the country
India-based machine-to-machine service provider Sensorize has introduced a Remote SIM Provisioning (RSP) platform for customers. Its name is SenseProM. With it, users can manage eSIM profiles without changing the physical SIM card.
The Sense Pro-M platform is built on GSMA's SGP.22 architecture, which provides a secure system with SM-DP+ (i.e. Subscription Manager Data Preparation+) components. This allows users to easily download, activate and switch mobile network operators. This gives them complete control over their connectivity.
VoyX Consumer Travel Sim VoyX Global Travel SIM Solutions was also launched along with this. This connectivity service provider is the first company to use the 'Sense Pro-M Platform'. VoyX offers connectivity to more than 140 countries and is designed for students and professionals who travel frequently.
It eliminates the need for a physical SIM card and provides flexible access to local, regional and global data packs. The company has not yet shared the details of its plans. Chief Executive Officer Vijay Kamath said that its plan is about Rs. 500, with at least 0.5 GB of data available.
SM-DP+ Component Specifications
- Secure transmission: It uses cryptographic techniques to send and store sensitive information securely. This ensures the security of data and connections between the eSIM and mobile network operators.
- Profile Management: It manages the security of customer profile data. This reduces the risk of data leakage.
- Subscription monitoring: eSIM manages subscription data to ensure that the device receives the correct profile for proper connectivity.
- Lifecycle Management: Tracks the entire life cycle of a profile, including creation, deletion and data usage in real time.
8. Chat App: Live Translation Calling App
Bhashini's 'Chat App' was launched at the Digital India Bhashini booth. It is developed by startup KifferAI. With the help of this app, you can translate your calls live in 14 Indian and 40 foreign languages. It can translate both voice and text calls.
This app is only available for Android users on Play Store. With the help of this app-to-app and app-to-voice calls can be made. Currently, there is no charge for app-to-app conversations, but if you talk to someone on a voice call through the app, you will have to pay Rs 3 per minute.
With this you can translate 40 foreign languages live.
9. Redmi A4: World's first smartphone with Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset
Xiaomi launched the Redmi A4 5G smartphone at the event. The special thing is that this is the world's first smartphone with Snapdragon 4s Gen 2 chipset. This processor uses the same 4nm processing node as the 4th Gen 2, in comparison, it supports a 90fps FHD+ display.
It has support for dual 12-bit ISP cameras and is a powerful modem for 5G connectivity. The company said that the Redmi A4 5G smartphone will soon be launched at a price below Rs 10,000. It is believed that its top model may come in Rs 12,000.
The specifications of the smartphone have not been disclosed. The smartphone is expected to feature a 50MP primary camera, up to 8GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage, Full HD+ touch screen, 5000mAh battery with fast charging support and a 3.5mm audio jack. Apart from this, dual SIM 5G, 4G, WiFi, Bluetooth, side fingerprint sensor can be found in the mobile. Talking about the operating system, Android 14 OS can be found in the mobile.
The phone will have a 50MP camera.
10. Jio V3 and V4 feature phones
Jio has launched two feature phones V3 and V4 in India. Both the 4G phones are priced at Rs 1099. In this recharge of Rs 123, you will get unlimited calls and 14GB data for one month. The phone will be available for sale on Amazon and Jio Mart in two months. In this, users will be able to watch more than 455 channels apart from Jio Cinema, Jio TV and Jio Play.
Apart from this, Jio Pay facility has also been provided in the phone, through which users can also make UPI payments. Jio chat feature is also provided in the phone. With its help you can chat with your loved ones. For power backup, it has a 1000mAh battery. The phone also has 128GB of storage. Users will get 23 language support in V3 and V4 phones.
The 4G phone is priced at Rs 1099.
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