GMR Group opens Robotics Centre of Excellence (CoE) for airports

Committed to developing cutting- edge solutions, GMR Group recently launched the Robotics Centre of Excellence (CoE) as part of the expansion of GMR Innovex. The GMR Innovex- Robotics Centre of Excellence (COE) will serve as a hub for innovation, research and development and collaboration in the field of robotics. The Robotics COE will identify and incubate startups working in the field of robotics and co-develop innovative robotic products for the airport and aviation eco-system. It will drive innovation and provide necessary infrastructure, a specially designed robotic lab to the robotic startups, drive thought leadership and collaboration with industry partners, leverage expertise and invest in potential startups.

Chief Guest Mr Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary of the Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information Technology (IT) Departments of the Telangana Government, Mrs. Rama Devi Lanka, Director, Emerging Technologies, Govt Of Telangana, Mr. SGK Kishore -Executive Director – South Airports and Chief Innovation Officer, GMR Group, Mr. Hari Panicker – CEO-Business Integration Airports(Business Chairman Office) GMR Group, Mr. Pradeep Panicker CEO, GHIAL and Mr. GRK Babu – CFO, GMR Group graced the occasion.

Speaking of the Telangana Government initiative in supporting the robotics eco system, Mr
Jayesh Ranjan, Principal Secretary of the Industries & Commerce (I&C) and Information
Technology (IT) Departments of the Telangana Government said, “ With the ever- evolving
technology solutions, robotics technology around the world has attracted various industries like
never before. With the thriving robotics eco- system, the government has taken several initiatives
towards developing the thriving robotics technology by providing a platform for the startups,
industry players and other potential entities working in the robotics and automation space. The
government hopes to attract more investment, experts and innovation in this space. This technology
can be aligned in various spheres of activities: business facilitation, infrastructure support, research and innovation and talent development. GMR Innovex will be leading in the utilization of this emerging technology and will be a key tech hub in the state.