NewKerala.com

Student-Built Robot Greets Voters, Boosts 100% Turnout in Tamil Nadu Polls

A robot developed by Government Arts College students in Coimbatore is greeting voters and distributing sweets to encourage 100% turnout during Tamil Nadu Assembly elections. The robot uses voice processing and RC control technology to guide voters on queue and voting procedures. Tamil Nadu recorded 62.18% voter turnout by 1 pm, with Tiruppur district leading at 62.97%. The main contest is between the DMK-led alliance and the AIADMK-led NDA, with results due on May 4.

Key Points: Student-Built Robot Greets Voters to Boost Tamil Nadu Turnout

  • Student-built robot greets voters in Coimbatore
  • Robot distributes sweets to promote 100% turnout
  • Uses voice processing and RC control technology
  • Tamil Nadu records 62.18% turnout by 1 pm
  • Results to be announced on May 4
2 min read

Tamil Nadu Polls: Student-built robot greets voters, promotes 100% turnout in Coimbatore

A robot built by Government Arts College students greets voters and distributes sweets in Coimbatore to promote 100% voter turnout during Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

"Today is election day for Tamil Nadu. So, we are promoting 100% voting through this robot. People are giving great response to this. - Vimal Vijayan"

Coimbatore, April 23

A specially designed robot developed by the students of Government Arts College in Coimbatore was seen greeting voters and distributing sweets as part of efforts to promote voter participation during the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.

The robot was created using voice processing and Radio control (RC) technology.

Explaining the initiative, student Vimal Vijayan said the idea was to encourage higher voter turnout. "Today is election day for Tamil Nadu. So, we are promoting 100% voting through this robot. People are giving great response to this," he said.

He further added details about the development process, stating, "The team developed the robot's voice processing and RC control model. The robot is giving a message - stand in the queue and how to cast a vote."

Highlighting his interest in technology, he said, "I am passionate about electronics and engineering, robotics technology."

He said two such robots have been placed as part of the awareness drive to engage and guide voters.

Tamil Nadu has witnessed massive voter turnout in the Assembly polls on Thursday, recording 62.18 per cent at 1 pm, according to the Election Commission of India.

The highest turnout of 62.97 per cent was in Tiruppur district, followed by Namakkal at 62.51 per cent, then Erode at 61.97 per cent. Chennai district registered a turnout of 54.58 per cent, Coimbatore at 58.24 per cent and Madurai at 54.75 per cent. The lowest voter turnout was recorded in the Nilgiris at 50.42 per cent.

The voting will conclude at 6:00 pm today, and the results will be announced on May 4.

Tamil Nadu Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Archana Patnaik said that the state's electorate comprises over 5.73 crore voters, featuring 2,93,04,905 female voters, 2,80,30,658 male voters, and 7,728 third-gender voters. The poll body is also catering to 14,59,039 first-time voters and 68,501 service voters, with 4,18,541 postal votes already received. Furthermore, 62 counting centres have already been established to ensure a smooth process after the high-stakes voting concludes.

The main contest is expected between the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance, which includes the Congress, DMDK and VCK, and the National Democratic Alliance led by AIADMK with BJP and PMK as allies.

- ANI

Share this article:

Reader Comments

N
Naveen S
Nice to see young engineers putting their skills to good use. The robot greeting voters and distributing sweets is a nice touch. But I hope the 100% turnout goal is not just about gimmicks - ultimately, what matters is that the voting process is smooth and that every booth has enough staff and facilities, especially for senior citizens and women.
S
Sarah B
As someone from the US, I find this really creative! Using a robot to promote voting in the local language is such a smart idea. The 62% turnout is impressive. In comparison, our local elections often see lower percentages. Tamil Nadu seems to have a very energized electorate. Good luck with the rest of the polling!
R
Raghav A
Great to see students from a government arts college working on robotics. This shows that talent is everywhere, irrespective of the institution's name. I just hope such innovations are sustained beyond election season - like using similar robots for rural education or healthcare awareness campaigns. That would be truly impactful for the long run.
A
Ananya R
Very heartwarming to see students step up for civic engagement! The robot distributing sweets is just the cherry on top. I visited my polling booth in Chennai this morning, and the atmosphere was quite festive. Let's hope all sectors of society participate equally. Every vote matters, especially for first-timers! 🗳️✨
K
Kavya N
While the robot is a great gimmick, I hope the election commission is also focusing on serious issues like ensuring adequate EVM machines for rural areas and avoiding voter intimidation. Technology is cool, but it shouldn't distract from core electoral challenges. Also, more awareness about NOTA would have been nice.

We welcome thoughtful discussions from our readers. Please keep comments respectful and on-topic.

Leave a Comment

Minimum 50 characters 0/50