Chennai, Sept. 23 -- The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) will be partnering US-based Caterpillar Inc, to undertake joint research on cutting-edge technologies as a 'Global University Partner'.
A MoU towards this effect was signed in the campus recently by Mr. Bhuvan Anandakrishnan, Vice President - Engineering and Country Manager, Caterpillar Inc., India, and Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras and other stakeholders.
The meeting was also virtually attended by the key Caterpillar personnel from the US.
The areas for further interactions were identified as Advanced Manufacturing, AI and Data Science, Mechanical Engineering, Autonomy - Autonomous Mining Equipment, Gas Turbines & Engines, & Energy Consortium, Batteries, Fu...