IIT Kanpur partners with Starkenn Technologies Private to develop custom mmWave antennas

NEW DELHI: The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) has announced a partnership with Starkenn Technologies Private Limited for a joint research initiative aiming to develop custom mmWave antennas for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The agreement was signed by professor Tarun Gupta, dean of research and development at IIT Kanpur, and Paritosh Dagli, COO of Starkenn Technologies, the official IITK statement said.

The collaboration will focus on the design, development, and prototyping of custom mmWave antennas, followed by comprehensive testing and real-time validation on an ADAS platform, the IITK statement added.

As per the official statement, the partnership will leverage IIT Kanpur’s mmWave research facilities and Starkenn Technologies’ industry expertise.

The collaboration will bring together technical expertise, domain knowledge, and access to the latest research facilities. The initiative is a significant step towards building safer automotive systems in mmWave technology, ensuring real-time accuracy and reliability in driver assistance features, the IITK note adds.

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IITK, Starkenn Technologies partnership

The members of the IITK include professor Raghvendra Kumar Chaudhary, professor AR Harish, and professor Kumar Vaibhav Srivastava, along with PhD scholars Sanjana Paul and Shreya Pourush.

Tarun Gupta, the dean of research and development at IIT Kanpur highlighting the partnership said: "At IIT Kanpur, we are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology through innovation. Our collaboration with Starkenn Technologies allows us to apply our cutting-edge research facilities and expertise to a critical area like ADAS, which is key to enhancing automotive safety. We look forward to contributing to solutions that make vehicles smarter and safer."

Paritosh Dagli, COO of Starkenn Technologies expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration and said: "Starkenn Technologies has always been at the forefront of innovation in AI, embedded systems, power electronics, drones and ADAS. Our partnership with IIT Kanpur is a testament to our mission of creating affordable and advanced solutions for the Indian market. Together, we aim to develop groundbreaking mmWave antennas that will significantly enhance ADAS systems, bringing next-gen safety features to Indian vehicles."