On Friday 22nd March 2024, KIET Group of Institutions, Delhi-NCR Ghaziabad officially launched its humanoid robot “ANUSHKA” in a national press conference. This humanoid robot is designed by the Centre of Robotics & Mechatronics, running under the department of Electronics and Communication Engineering.

The conference began by welcoming the media on-board by Dr. Manoj Goel, Joint Director, KIET Group of Institutions. He addressed the media by saying, “It is my pleasure to welcome you all on this auspicious occasion, where we are finally launching our first-ever student-made humanoid robot, Anushka. We started creating this robot on 23rd Nov, 2022, under the guidance of Dr. Shubham Shukla, Associate Professor, ECE and Mr. Atul Kumar, Lab Assistant, ECE department. I would like to appreciate our 4th year student from CS branch, Piyush Khanna and his team (Team 31) that worked tirelessly day and night, to create this engineering marvel.

Dr. Shubham Shukla, the project guide of Anushka, continued with the discussion and told media that “Anushka stands for Artificially Networked Unit for Smart Human Knowledge Assistance that is designed to revolutionize human-robot interaction. Notably, ANUSHKA is not only the first humanoid robot with a beating heart in North India, but also the first in India with a comprehensive autonomous movement mechanism. Furthermore, she stands out as the world's first robot capable of supporting home automation and autonomous calling using the Internet of Things (IoT). Her ability to perform over 50 hand gestures, 30 eye gestures, along with jaw and neck movements, showcases the intricate level of detail and sophistication involved in her creation. This level of innovation highlights ANUSHKA's role in revolutionizing human-robot interaction, setting a new benchmark for robotic capabilities.”

On this momentous occasion, the entire team behind the creation of ANUSHKA, including the visionary students and faculty, were present to witness the historic unveiling. The event was graced by the esteemed presence of the Director In-charge, Dr. Anil Kumar Ahlawat, Joint Director, Dr. Manoj Goel, Dr. Shailesh Tiwari, Additional Director, Dean R&D and HOD ECE Dr. Vibhav Sachan, Additional HOD ECE Dr. Ruchita Gautam, and HOD CS, Dr. Ajay Kumar Srivastava. Their collective attendance emphasized the collaborative spirit and dedication that led to the development of ANUSHKA, marking a significant milestone for the institute in its quest for educational and technological excellence.

Anushka's design is a commitment to redefine the possibilities of human-robot interaction, encapsulating the essence of India's cultural heritage while pushing the boundaries of technological innovation. Anushka isn't just a robot; she is a testament to the harmonious convergence of tradition and modernity, a beacon of inspiration for the future of robotics on a global stage.