Status: New
| Name & address of the Laboratory/Organization | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi | |
| Website address | www.iitmandi.ac.in | |
| Affiliated to which Department/Ministry | Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) | |
| CSR Registration Number | CSR00057737 | |
| Registration under 12A | AAALI0149JF20221 | |
| Registration under 80G | Exemption under notification vide no. CCIT(E)/order u/s 80G(2)(a)(iiif)/2016-17/1480 | |
| Name of the CSR Nodal | Prof. Varun Dutt | |
| Contact information of CSR Nodal | +91 1905 27945, dora@iitmandi.ac.in | |
| Principal Investigator | Prof. Varun Dutt, varun@iitmandi.ac.in Dr. Varun Dutt, IIT Mandi |
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| Co- Principal Investigator (Co-PI) | Prof. Arnav Bhavsar, arnav@iitmandi.ac.in | |
| Objective on the basis of need | To integrate social robots into therapeutic environments, improving patient care through advanced AI and human-computer interaction. |
| Executive summary of the proposed project (In 250 words) | This project explores the use of social robots in therapeutic settings to enhance patient interactions by analyzing emotional states and behaviors. Leveraging AI and HCI, the robots deliver personalized, intuitive responses, improving the quality of therapeutic care. It aims to benefit underserved communities by providing accessible, high-quality support. |
| Technology Readiness Level (If not a new project but an advancement of existing know how) | TRL 6 - Technology demonstrated in a relevant environment. |
| Outomes or Deliverables | Enhanced therapeutic care through social robots. Improved emotional and behavioral support for underserved communities. Scalability for broad deployment. |
| Project aligned with which most relevant UN SDGs | Goal 3 - Good Health & Well-Being Goal 9 - Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure |
| Duration (In years) | 1 year |
| Expected Impact | Benefit over 1,000 underprivileged individuals annually with consistent and high-quality therapeutic support. Address gaps in mental healthcare access. |
| Implementation model (self- implemented/ outsourced partnership) | Self-implemented with AI and HCI collaborations. |
| Total Budget (Recurring +Non-Recurring Expenses) | INR 15 lakhs |