Jodhpur: The Indian Institute of Technology Jodhpur, in collaboration with iHub Drishti Foundation, the Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at IIT Jodhpur, is starting a new part-time online MTech program with campus immersions for working professionals in Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) for the semester commencing 2022-23. Registration for application to the course is open till June 17, 2022. Candidates can apply through this link: https://mtecharvr.ihub-drishti.ai/.
Recent advancement in computer graphics and sensor technologies have provided a complete set of interactive tools that generate unprecedented possibilities to immerse humans in virtual environments or augmented real environments in a complete sense. AR and VR constitute an entirely new computing paradigm that is finding its way into applications for Healthcare, Education, Defense, Marketing, Retail, Engineering, Gaming and Entertainment, Industries and Manufacturing. Hence, there is an increasing demand for professionals who can design, implement, and evaluate VR and AR applications.
In order to meet this increasing demand for engineers with diverse backgrounds in the fields of augmented and virtual reality, and to support relevant research and development, the School of AI (Artificial Intelligence) and Data Science, IIT Jodhpur is starting this program with campus immersions for working professionals. During this period, students will be provided hands-on experience in the latest, state-of-the-art AR/VR tools available at the Institute.
The main objectives of the program are:
- To produce competent engineers who can design and develop AR and VR applications,
- To impart in-depth knowledge, and analytical and experimental research skills to solve AR and VR systems problems,
- To provide knowledge of several tools for the design and modelling of AR and VR applications and immersive experiences, and
- To develop the ability to cultivate technological solutions for addressing the growing demands of AR and VR systems.
Needless to say, the reality of the future will require skill sets pertinent to the time. Apart from coding and data science skills, the new engineers will also be expected to think like a designer, and have knowledge of neuroscience, human physiology, and perception. The MTech programme will provide interdisciplinary learning opportunities to participate in one of the most challenging advanced technology areas.
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