In a significant stride towards fostering innovation and collaboration in the field of emerging technologies, Samsung R&D Institute, Bangalore, has joined forces with Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) to establish the ‘Samsung Student Ecosystem for Engineered Data (SEED) Lab.’ This collaborative initiative provides students and faculty at VIT an immersive platform to explore artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data engineering.
Exploring Cutting-Edge Technologies
The SEED Lab at VIT will serve as a hub for joint research and development projects, focusing on cutting-edge technology areas such as mobile tech, speech and text recognition, and machine learning. Students and faculty members from VIT will collaborate with senior engineers from Samsung R&D Institute, Bangalore, enabling hands-on experience and practical applications of theoretical knowledge.
Previous Success and Expansion
Samsung has previously launched two SEED labs in Karnataka, engaging over 250 students in AI and big data-related projects. This collaboration with VIT marks another milestone in Samsung’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering cutting-edge research.
Strategic Partnership and Vision
Mohan Rao Goli, Chief Technology Officer at SRI-B, emphasized the power of collaboration, stating, “Our strategic partnership with VIT, Vellore not only reflects our commitment to fostering cutting-edge research but also reinforces our dedication to nurture talent and upskill our workforce.” He further highlighted the joint vision of unlocking the limitless potential of research and learning in the rapidly evolving technology and business landscape.
The SEED Lab at VIT
The SEED Lab at VIT plans to leverage academia’s capabilities to execute AI and data-centric projects, building an end-to-end pipeline for data, including collection, engineering, research projects, data management, and archival. The collaborative research projects will be open to third and fourth-year B.Tech and M.Tech students, along with Ph.D. scholars at VIT, encouraging joint paper publications with SRI-B engineers.
Facilities and Expansion Plans
Spread across 4,000 sq ft, the SEED Lab is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including a green room for varied lighting experiments, devices, accessories, and image quality analysis tools. It has a robust backend infrastructure for storing, processing, and archiving large volumes of data. The Lab currently accommodates 75 members and has plans to expand its capabilities in subsequent phases, incorporating dedicated facilities for 3D, AR/VR, and more.
Vision for the Future
Dr. G Viswanathan, Founder & Chancellor of VIT, Vellore, expressed the significance of the SEED Lab in addressing the world’s challenges through research projects. He noted that the increasingly data-centric world, combined with AI, continues to transform how we live, work, and do business.
Certificates of Contribution
All participating students will receive certificates acknowledging their contributions at the end of each project from SRI-B, recognizing their valuable involvement in advancing research and innovation.
The collaboration between Samsung and VIT through the SEED Lab exemplifies a forward-looking approach to research, education, and technology. By providing students and faculty with a dynamic platform to engage with real-world AI and data projects, this initiative contributes to the development of skilled professionals and innovative solutions for the evolving tech landscape. As the SEED Lab embarks on a five-year journey, the partnership promises to unlock new dimensions in research and foster the next generation of digital leaders.
