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We believe that great #inventions make real-world #impact. This #InventorsDay, know more about how TCS Research powers the world with inspiration and invention -bit.ly/3YuXjsx Over the next few weeks, keep an eye out for exciting stories featuring the #inventors at TCS Research. Tata Consultancy Services #TCSResearch #InventingForImpact #Research

How can we enhance computational methods to make them more accurate for real-time applications? Moving Horizon Estimation (MHE), an efficient strategy for dealing with real-world constraints and limited data, critically relies on computational methods to solve the underlying optimization problem. At the IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC) 2023, our researcher introduced an innovative method that leverages iteratively preconditioned gradient descent to accelerate optimization. Moving Horizon Estimation is an estimation method in computer science that addresses real-world constraints and limited data, but its optimization process can be computationally expensive. This approach significantly reduces compute time while ensuring convergence, as demonstrated through a unicycle localization example, enhancing accuracy with lower computational costs. Read more: bit.ly/4gYkAMc Authors: Kushal Chakrabarti, Tianchen Liu, Nikhil Chopra #TCSResearch #MovingHorizonEstimation #ControlSystems

What if your phone could tell you how fresh your packaged milk is? In their #ResearchPaper published in the Journal of Food Engineering, our researchers introduced a non-invasive method to detect the freshness of packaged milk using capacitive Near Field Communication (NFC) technology and an NFC-enabled smartphone. By detecting changes in capacitance across milk containers, consumers can use their smartphones to receive messages indicating whether the milk is fresh or spoiled. This can also help minimize milk wastage. Know more- bit.ly/40gS8PS Authors: Shrikant Kapse, BEENA RAI, Priya Kedia, Abhishek Kumar, Shankar Kausley, Parama Pal, #TCSResearch #Food #FoodEngingeering #Sustainability

How can we enhance transparency and compliance in the decentralized world of #Cryptocurrency? Our whitepaper explores behavior-driven transaction simulation, along with #AI models that can detect indiscernible money laundering patterns in #Crypto transactions, addressing the challenge posed by pseudonymous networks. Using machine learning to analyze behavioral patterns and associated risk factors of crypto accounts, this enhances compliance and strengthens the financial ecosystem. The trained models can identify discrepancies in the transactional behavior of real accounts, effectively classifying them as either illicit or legitimate. Know more here- bit.ly/4gl4wnL Authors- Dinesh Srivasthav, Manoj Apte, Vigneswaran R #FinTech

Designing safe and reliable subsea production systems for deepwater hydrocarbon extraction presents significant challenges. At the Offshore Technology Conference 2024, our researchers in collaboration with Total Energies, introduced a novel uncertainty quantification framework for the subsea layouts. This approach effectively addresses variability in well flow rates and target locations, enhancing the robustness and efficiency of the design process. Read more in the #publication: bit.ly/4082XUr Authors: Soban Babu Beemaraj, Bilal Muhammed, Amol Joshi, Edmond Coche, Alain CHANET #OilAndGas #SubseaEngineering #FieldLayoutDesign

How can #airlines manage flight disruptions better and avoid operational crises? At the International Conference on Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems (#AAMAS) 2024, our researchers presented, a novel agent-based approach to effectively manage flight delays. This method minimizes missed connections and strengthens operational resilience. Know more: bit.ly/49QJmeS Authors: Yashovardhan Chati, Ramasubramanian Suriyanarayanan, Arunchandar Vasan #Aviation #SupplyChain

Understanding the diversity of microbial communities is important for various applications like the study of environmental habitats, host-pathogen interactions, and more. However, current methods involve extensive pre-processing and re-indexing, increasing the overall cost of metagenomic profiling. Our researchers have patented a novel method that simplifies strain-level profiling through a unique k-mer based indexing technique. This method is non-homology based, non-marker-based and removes the need for extensive pre-processing and enhances the precision of metagenomic analysis. Read more: bit.ly/41M7xcc Inventors: Vidushi Walia, Naveen Sivadasan, Rajgopal Srinivasan, Krishna Priya Kota Tata Consultancy Services #HealthcareInnovation #Genomics #LifeSciences

What is the key to building trust in artificial intelligence? Our researchers recommend a framework that aims to create a comprehensive approach to testing #AI systems, ensuring they are trustworthy and reliable. By using a mix of advanced and established methods, the framework seeks to standardize and govern AI testing practices, addressing key concerns related to trust in AI. By focusing on non-functional aspects of AI models like #security, privacy, explainability, calibration and bias, this framework sets a new standard for #AIGovernance, helping to build more reliable and #EthicalAI systems. Know more in our white paper: bit.ly/4fukTgo Authors : Sivakumar S , Srinivasa Rao Chalamala, Sitarama Brahmam #Research

Accurate soil moisture measurement under vegetation has been challenging. Our researchers patented a new method that integrates remote sensing #data with soil water balance models to provide accurate soil moisture estimates under vegetation. This invention will enable real-time irrigation management, optimizing water use and boosting agricultural efficiency. Read more: bit.ly/4iHNXDY Inventors: Ankur Pandit, Ph.D., Jayant Mohite, Suryakant Sawant, Srinivasu Pappula #AgriTech #GreenInnovation #PrecisionFarming

How can integrating #AI in assistive technologies make the world more accessible and inclusive by design? Enterprises, startups, and NGOs are integrating AI in assistive technologies that can help people with disabilities (PwDs) in aspects like cognition, communication, hearing, vision, mobility, self-care and more, enabling their health, well-being, inclusion and participation. In a recent conversation with The Economic Times, Dr. Charudatta Jadhav, Principal Scientist and Head, Accessibility Research, Tata Consultancy Services, shared how he and his team are creating a more equitable world. Read the article here - bit.ly/3ZZ9CAs #InventingForImpact #FutureOfTech #AssistiveTechnology