Ghosh stated he constructed his subsequent robotic ‘Krity’ through the pandemic interval and used it to ship medicines to COVID sufferers.
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Ghosh designed his first remote-controlled robotic in 1979, on the age of 18, for which he had earned kudos from the then prime minister Indira Gandhi
A 62-year-old retired hospital worker has constructed robots at his personal expense that may carry out duties which may help autistic kids study, unfold consciousness on illnesses such as dengue and even work as a waiter.
Atanu Ghosh, a resident of Howrah metropolis, stated he learnt to design robots from his father Nripendra Nath Ghosh, who labored in Calcutta University’s Department of Physiology as a analysis gear designer.
He designed his first remote-controlled robotic in 1979, on the age of 18, for which he had earned kudos from the then prime minister Indira Gandhi.
In an interview with PTI, Ghosh stated he constructed his subsequent robotic ‘Krity’ through the pandemic interval and used it to ship medicines to COVID sufferers.
“In 2023, I built another robot named ‘Bravo’ to aid autistic children in learning words, colours and shapes under the supervision of doctors. It can also create awareness on diseases such as dengue through its display and also work as a waiter,” he stated.
Stating that he constructed the 2 robots at his personal expense, Ghosh stated if he obtained monetary help from the federal government or entrepreneurs, he would have the ability to construct extra such machines for public profit.
Since the robots have been home-built and with simply accessible components, a few of which have been obtained with out fee, a price breakdown was not obtainable, he stated.
“It’s more a passion, so frankly I did not keep track of costs,” stated Ghosh.
“I have been approached by a businessman for possible developments. I need to do some more work,” he added.
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