Centre of Excellence in Smart manufacturing and Innovation Centre
Domain / Technology Area
Smart manufacturing, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Deep Learning, Digital Manufacturing.
Established By
Category |
Institution with Industry Support |
Industry Partner |
Hawking and Charles Research Labs Pvt Ltd. |
Year Established |
2025 |
Key Infrastructure & Equipment
Processing Units
- Foundation Microcontroller 8-bit AVR MCU, 16 MHz; 32 KB flash; 14 digital I/O (6 PWM); 6 analog inputs; UART, SPI, I2C
- Single-Board Computer 64-bit quadcore ARM 1.5 GHz; 2–8 GB RAM; dual-band Wi-Fi; Bluetooth 5.0; Gigabit Ethernet; USB 3.0; 40-pin GPIO
- Hybrid AI Controller Combined MPU + MCU Quad-core 64-bit application processor (2.0 GHz) running Linux alongside a real-time Cortex-M class microcontroller; 2–4 GB RAM; onboard AI acceleration; USB-C; Wi-Fi 5
Sensor Ecosystem
- Environmental Sensor: 0–50 °C ±2 °C and 20–90% RH (combined sensor); −55 to +150 °C precision analog sensor; LPG/CO/methane detection; 760– 1100 nm flame detection
- Motion & Position: Ultrasonic distance; PIR motion; IR proximity; reflective IR; dual-axis joystick 2–400 cm ranging ±3 mm; 3–7 m motion detection; 2–30 cm proximity
- Identification & Security: RFID reader; fingerprint module, 13.56 MHz RFID over SPI; ~1000-template fingerprint storage over UART
- Human Interface: 4-channel capacitive touch; 4- channel push buttons; 4×4 matrix keypad; dual potentiometers; IR remote receiver 3.3–5 V logic; 16-key matrix; 10 kΩ analog inputs; 38 kHz IR
- Health & Biometrics: Heart-rate and SpO₂ module, Optical measurement over I2C
Current Usage / Active Programmes
- Project mentoring for B.E./M.E./Ph.D.
- Skills training ground for Smart manufacturing skill domain
- Hackathon preparation hub
- Industry internship