Readiness checks
Leading up to the competition, readiness checks were conducted from September 30th to October 3rd at ARAI, Kothrud, Pune. These checks included detailed technical inspections to ensure vehicles met required standards in electrical, mechanical, and autonomous systems. Additionally, teams underwent safety briefings, and their preparedness was assessed. Trial run tracks for events such as Object Detection, Classification, and Tracking (ODCT) and Remote Driving System (RDS) were set up, allowing teams to fine-tune their vehicles.
Industry leaders highlight the significance of aBAJA
The first day was highlighted by static events like the Business Presentation and Design Evaluation, where teams showcased their innovative strategies and detailed designs. The grand inaugural ceremony in the evening featured distinguished guests from both industry and academia.
Ujjwala Karle, Joint Convener of aBAJA SAEINDIA 2024 & Deputy Director of the Technology Group at ARAI, said, “It is an honor for ARAI to host Phase 3 of aBAJA SAEINDIA 2024. This event highlights our commitment to bridging academia and industry. It is inspiring to witness students exhibit the passion and boldness necessary to tackle the complexities of the automotive landscape."
"BAJA SAEINDIA serves as a vital ‘Introduction to Industry’ (i2i), providing hands-on experience with real-world challenges. Furthermore, initiatives like the iNTELLIMOBILITY Ideathon empower participants to address pressing mobility issues with innovative solutions. We at ARAI are proud to support BAJA SAEINDIA and wish all participants great success in this year’s event,” she added.
Umesh Shah, Managing Director of Autoliv, said, “aBAJA represents a confluence of creativity, engineering, and technology. It is through such initiatives that we inspire the next generation to think beyond conventional solutions and tackle real-world problems with courage and a spirit of innovation. I congratulate the participants for taking up this challenge and encourage them to bring forward their passion and ideas that will shape the mobility landscape in India and beyond.”
Ganesh Rao, Director of R&D at Continental; Shantanu Sonar, DGM at Daimler Truck Innovation Centre India (DTICI); Dr. P. Rajalakshmi from TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad; Balraj Subramaniam, Chairman of the Organising Committee of BAJA SAEINDIA; and Saurabh Chitnavis, Joint Convener of aBAJA SAEINDIA 2024 were also present.
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