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Inventions from Bengaluru that are Serving Tech Prowess, Societal Good

Keerthana Kantharaj, Correspondent | Monday, 5 May, 2025
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With more than 12.5 million residents, Bangalore is known as "The Silicon Valley of Asia" and is situated in the center of South India. The city provides a special combination of elements that support a flourishing business environment, which makes it a desirable location for starting and expanding a firm. Here are five interesting inventions from businesses in Bangalore.

Zeus
The bionic arm, called Zeus, is a silicon glove with 12 grip modes that allow the patient to grasp and raise objects by stalling each finger separately.

Aether's Zeus hand, which is being used by more than 200 patients, functions by interpreting electrical signals in the arm muscles, just like other bionic hands.

Aether's sensors pick up electrical signals when a patient imagines a grasp, such as squeezing a needle or gripping a bottle, and its software transforms those signals into actions.

In addition to being the strongest bionic hand available, the Zeus hand is the only one that can be remotely controlled via an app, which is a major selling feature for consumers.

The seven modules that make up the Zeus hand are simply interchangeable at a doctor's office. Patients may be left without their devices for extended periods of time if other bionic hands need to be returned to the manufacturers for repair.

The US Food and Drug Administration has authorized Aether's Zeus hand, and all major insurance companies cover it. According to Aether, each person will pay a different price for the Zeus hand. Mullen stated that since the business makes money, expanding access to its technology is its top priority.

Kempa

The robot, appropriately dubbed "Kempa," was created by Sirena Technology, a city start-up, utilizing artificial intelligence. To assist passengers, the robot provides information regarding flights, check-in information, the airport, and other things. In addition to describing the state's history and culture, Kempa is also seen educating travelers about the destinations. This is the first time an attempt of this kind has been made. The majority of passengers, particularly youngsters and teenagers, are likely to find the robot, which provides information in both Kannada and English, to be a great favorite.

The whole development and construction of the advanced humanoid took place in Bengaluru. In addition to other flight-related information, KEMPA is made to offer flight and check-in details. The bot makes it simple to communicate with travelers and recommends state locations that one can see, even though it hasn't been fully developed in its training before its eventual release.

Mitra

Invento Robotics, a Bangalore-based company, created the customer service robot Mitra. It is well-known for welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Ivanka Trump to the GES 2017 summit and announcing its opening. Mitra has been able to enhance client relations at establishments like Canara Bank and PVR Cinemas thanks to its features, design, and performance capabilities. In addition to helping customers with their basic banking needs and surprising visitors with its multilingual abilities, the robot is utilized in numerous Canara Bank branches. Additionally, it engages and assists patrons in Bangalore's PVR theaters.

When compared to other humanoids, Mitra is outperforming the best. Actually, ASIMO, a Honda initiative in Japan, is being compared to Mitra in terms of quality and performance. In just one year of work, Mitra has matched ASIMO's performance level, whereas ASIMO took almost 17 years to prepare.

Aum Voice Prosthesis

Dr. U.S. Vishal Rao, a Bengaluru-based oncologist, developed the "Aum Voice Prosthesis," a very reasonably priced voice aid. It is said to costs fifty rupees, or one dollar. About 200 patients have benefited from this small device's voice in the last two years, and many more are anticipated to do so in the future. He created a device that costs Rs. 50 and gives cancer patients with their throats a new voice. For patients with stage four throat cancer, losing the ability to speak after having their larynx or voice box removed is a devastating experience.

AUM is now more than just prosthetics. In Bengaluru, it has aided in the development of a community of cancer survivors who get together frequently, sing, and support one another. The group who created it even acquired the rights to Mile Sur Mera Tumhara, a well-known song advocating diversity and unity. The famous song will soon be performed by a group of throat cancer sufferers. And AUM will be the powerhouse subtly bolstering their tunes.

Shiksha Co-pilot

The main purpose of Shiksha Co-pilot, a generative AI-based assistant, is to support the educational requirements of Karnataka government school instructors. The primary goal of starting such a project is to improve student learning outcomes by adding interactive tests and activities to their lesson plans. It also aims to fortify the teacher's method while developing individualized learning materials for students at various skill levels.

The Shiksha Pilot is a proactive move that will not only improve the educational experience of students nationwide but also effectively utilize Generative AI as a digital assistant, thereby reducing the stress that many teachers endure after work hours while still going above and beyond to give students a well-rounded education.

How Bangalore Rose as the Nation’s IT Capital
The R&D facilities of some of the most well-known international companies are located in Bangalore. In turn, these businesses are giving engineers all around India millions of new jobs. What is the secret, then? What changed the IT ecosystem in Bangalore? How did Bangalore emerge as the country's IT center?

Some of the policies and activities, among others, have changed Bangalore from a retirement haven to a hub for innovation in a non-chronological and interconnected way.

Some of the policies and activities, among others, have changed Bangalore from a retirement haven to a hub for innovation in a non-chronological and interconnected way. The strategies currently used by almost every startup, IT, and corporate initiative founded in Bangalore include offering mentorship, networking opportunities, education, and money to entrepreneurs. This has contributed to the development of a strong feeling of community and collaboration.

A city that was once more popular with seniors has been completely transformed by planning regulations and the enormous inflow of investments, making room for previously unheard-of levels of disruptive inventions and technical ingenuity. The city has a wealth of unrealized potential for decades of expansion and rising revenue.

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In addition to drawing talent and capital, the city is positioned to become a worldwide hub for technology, operating as a springboard for Indian innovation globally. Bangalore has the potential to redefine what it means to be a city in the twenty-first century if it keeps putting an emphasis on infrastructure development, education, and creating a sustainable environment.



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