DST Secretary Waghmare: Industry-Academia Tie Key to Physical AI
Prof. Umesh V. Waghmare told ESTIC 2026 in New Delhi that industry-academia collaboration is vital for India's Physical AI, robotics and autonomous systems.
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Prof. Umesh V. Waghmare told ESTIC 2026 in New Delhi that industry-academia collaboration is vital for India's Physical AI, robotics and autonomous systems.
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