A significant achievement in Indian innovation has emerged as an Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee-based startup secures a top position in a prestigious defense technology contest.
Linearized Amplifier Technologies and Services (Linear-AmpTech), incubated at IIT Roorkee's iHub DivyaSampark, has won the 'Dare to Dream 4.0' contest held by the Defence Research and DevelopmentOrganisation (DRDO). The winning innovation is a transformative system for the detection and location estimation of gunshots.
Enhancing Defense and Public Safety
Linear-AmpTech's cutting-edge technology has the potential to redefine situational awareness, offering benefits for both military operations and public safety.Designed for rapid and accurate gunshot detection, it can play a key role in protecting defense personnel and enabling proactive crime prevention in cities.
IIT Roorkee notes that the system's "advanced capabilities in rapid gunshot detection and precise localisation promise to empower defence personnel, enhance troop safety, and contribute to proactive crime prevention in smart cities".
Journey of Innovation and Collaboration
The technology's development began at IIT Roorkee's Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering as undergraduate students Parthsarthi Mishra and Akash Jha, under the guidance of Professor Karun Rawat, experimented with gunshot acoustic signatures.Mentorship from IIT Roorkee alumnus Vivek Sharma propelled the concept's transformation into an advanced prototype with the collaboration of fellow undergraduate students Amit Kumar, Harsh Kumar, and Aniket Vishwakarma.
Live Demonstration and Recognition
Linear-AmpTech and IIT Roorkee presented their gunshot detection technology to DRDO officials, conducting a live demonstration at the IIT Roorkee campus.The system's capabilities were showcased, culminating in Linear-AmpTech's first-place win in the contest's 'Open Category: Exploring the Unthinkable and Unimaginable', a testament to their commitment to innovation.
A Testament to IIT Roorkee's Legacy
Professor Karun Rawat, Founding Director of Linear-AmpTech and Associate Professor at IIT Roorkee, expressed his excitement: "This victory is a testament to IIT Roorkee’s innovative spirit and collaborative ethos.This technology of Gun-Shot detection and its location estimation has immense potential to revolutionise situational awareness and underscores our commitment to developing technologies that make a difference.”
Prof. K.K. Pant, Director of IIT Roorkee, highlighted the institution's ongoing efforts to foster innovation: ” We are immensely proud of Linear-AmpTech’s achievement in the Dare to Dream 4.0 Contest.
This success reaffirms IIT Roorkee’s position as a hub of technological innovation and excellence, shaping India’s future. Our collaboration with initiatives like ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Skill India’ underscores our commitment to fostering innovation and skill development, empowering our youth to contribute effectively to India’s growth trajectory.”
The Impact of a Thriving Startup Ecosystem
Linear-AmpTech's achievement exemplifies the power of IIT Roorkee's startup ecosystem and the transformative potential of technology in addressing defense as well as public safety concerns.This victory highlights the potential of collaborative efforts between academia, industry, and defense organizations in developing solutions that prioritize the nation's safety and security.
