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Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has signed a five-year collaboration agreement with Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS) Pilani. This partnership focuses on driving advanced research in the mobility sector, aiming to revolutionize transportation through cutting-edge technologies.
- The five-year Master Research Agreement (MRA) establishes a framework for joint research projects.
- The focus lies on developing intellectual property for groundbreaking technological solutions.
- This collaboration will also promote academic exchange and collaboration for both institutions.
- The partnership will delve into software development with a strong emphasis on data and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- The research will also explore advancements in electric mobility and transformative technologies like generative AI.
- The collaboration facilitates joint R&D projects, academic and professional events, and student and researcher exchanges.
- Sharing of lab facilities, co-funding opportunities, research paper publication, and intellectual property protection are also included.
“Collaborations between industry and academia are crucial for tackling the complex challenges faced by our industry today,” said Manu Saale, Managing Director and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India. “The synergy between our industry expertise and BITS Pilani’s academic excellence will propel us towards a future of sustainable innovation,” he added.
With this Mercedes-Benz R&D India and BITS Pilani Partner for Tech Innovation, both parties aim to leverage their strengths to develop groundbreaking solutions that shape the future of transportation.
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