Tech Teams

Team Zero Waste is a group of 4 members, with plans to recruit more in the future. We are a volunteer-based organization, with a core team that is responsible for overseeing the work of our volunteers. Within the team, there are currently several subgroups focused on different areas, including web development, design, event planning and management, and collaboration. Our hierarchy consists of the organizational leaders, known as the OCs, followed by the core team members, and then the volunteers.

Our main goal is to achieve zero waste to landfill for our entire campus. We aim to reduce and properly segregate the waste produced within our institution, and to process it internally as well. In the past, we have focused on holding talk sessions and awareness campaigns to educate people about waste reduction. However, we are now shifting our focus to more hands-on projects. This includes collecting data on waste production and management within our campus, organizing it, presenting it to decision-makers, and implementing logistical efforts to achieve our zero waste goal.

Our team consists of 40 members and is divided into the following technical specialties: mechanical, aerospace, electrical, weather, control and navigation. There is also a non-core (business) subdivision with 10 members. The hierarchy within the organization is as follows: team lead, system lead, senior engineer, and engineer. These roles are not based on years of experience.

The core team meets daily on weekdays to discuss the development of sustainable air transport using airships, which are lighter-than-air aircrafts filled with hydrogen (H2) or helium (He). The focus of the team is on energy efficiency and the airships are designed to be silent and highly durable, with performance superior to that of traditional aircrafts and drones. In addition to working on the software codebase, the team also engages in hardware engineering and conducts literature reviews to inform their plans for the future.

The mechanical team is responsible for fabricating the hull or envelope of the airship, as well as all other parts of the airship. They focus on ensuring that the materials and structure used in the airship are mechanically strong and durable.

The aerospace team performs CFD (computational fluid dynamics) analysis to determine the aerodynamic shape of the airship and designs the gondola, which carries the payload. They work to minimize drag and address weight issues.

The electrical team handles the circuitry, power electronics, and battery management for the airship. They work closely with the control and navigation team to integrate components such as electronic speed controllers (ESCs), motors, controllers, batteries, and flight computers. They also work on developing GPS capabilities for future airships.

The weather team studies wind patterns in the locations where the airship is intended to fly. They use predictive models or neural networks to forecast weather patterns, including wind direction and speed, which can make or break the success of the airship's flight. This work is mainly focused on software.

The control and navigation team is responsible for creating a navigation path for the airship and developing algorithms for autonomous flight, altitude maintenance, and automatic speed adjustment. They also handle the integration of remote control (RC) capabilities into the airship. This includes working with flight controllers, flight computers, and GPS.

The non-core team is involved in marketing, design (including video and graphic art), web development, media, and public relations. They work to secure sponsorship deals, pitch the airship at expos, design promotional videos, posters, and social media posts, and maintain the organization's website and social media handles.

Our team consists of 55-60 members, organized into five subsystems: Architectural, Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, and Communication. The core team consists of 7-8 people, including team leads and facades. Within the team, there are team leads, deputy team leads, and subsystem leads, including both managerial and technical leads. These roles are organized by year.

During the main construction phase, the core team meets four days a week, while each subsystem meets four times a week. The integration team is responsible for facilitating communication between subsystems. In addition to daily work, the team discusses future plans and goals. Our flagship event is called Sustain, and we have held two online editions and one offline edition. We also conduct workshops and talks on a monthly basis, with the goal of promoting sustainability. In addition to these events, we also participate in social drives and plantation activities outside of the institute.

Exofly is a team of 30 members, led by a team lead and divided into four subsystems: the Controls Subsystem, the Electrical Subsystem, the Mechanical Subsystem, and the Marketing Subsystem. Each subsystem is headed by a subsystem head, and the Controls, Electrical, and Mechanical subsystems also have a group of junior engineers. The Marketing Subsystem is comprised of a head and team members.

We are working on developing a safe, noiseless, ultra-compact, near-vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) flying device. Our team is focused on designing and testing the prototype device, including its energy source and control systems, as well as managing the business activities associated with the project. Our goal is to create an efficient and innovative flying device that meets these demanding specifications.

Our team comprises of over 30 members who are dedicated to building rockets and fostering a culture of rocketry at our institute. We host orientation sessions for new students, both undergraduate and graduate, to introduce them to our team and the field of rocketry.

We have two leads: Abhinav Damor and Vishal Shrivastava. Under them, we have subsystem leads for each subsystem: Khuloudoh Maikho is the lead for the airframe subsystem, Rajeev Durandhar and Utkarsh Dev are the leads for the propulsion subsystem, and Bhavana P is the lead for the recovery subsystem. In addition, we have Divyanshu Meena, Anuj Bhawsar, and Harshit Dandelia as our business leads. Shobit Maheshwari is the point of contact for the avionics subsystem.

Our organization consists of 60-70 members, divided into two subdivisions: Aerove (Aerial Robotic Vehicles) and Sedrica (Self Driving Cars). The hierarchy within the organization is as follows: OCs (Organizational Coordinators) are at the top, followed by Managers, Subsystem Leads, and finally, Team Members. 

Unmesh Mashruwala Innovation Cell (UMIC) is a tech team that was founded in the late 90s with the goal of introducing students to the field of robotics. The team, commonly known as UMIC, is primarily focused on the development of autonomous vehicles. Under the umbrella of UMIC, there are two main teams: AeRoVe and SeDriCa. AeRoVe is dedicated to advancing autonomous multi-copters and fixed-wing systems for search and rescue operations, while SeDriCa is focused on developing an autonomous car for Indian roads. UMIC actively participates in international competitions such as IARC (International Aerial Robotics Competition), IGVC (Intelligent Ground Vehicle Competition), and ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers).

Our interdisciplinary team, consisting of over 70 students from a variety of fields such as Electrical, Communication, Mechanical, Controls, and Instrumentation, is working on a range of projects including the design of various types of space systems and the development of payloads.

Our team has got 42 members, and is divided into four subdivisions: Software, Electrical, Mechanical, and Business, each with about 10-15 members. The team is structured so that first-year members are trainees who learn fundamental skills and work on relatively simple tasks on the vehicle. Second-year members are responsible for completing a large number of tasks, many of which are sophisticated. Third-year members take on managerial roles, overseeing the team's progress and assigning tasks while also working on more complex tasks themselves. Fourth-year members have an almost entirely managerial outlook, focusing on maintaining motivation and direction within the team and making important decisions. The team meets in the lab, where each subdivision works collaboratively on different aspects of the vehicle, including brainstorming and tinkering.

Our software team focuses on maintaining, fixing, and improving the codebase for our autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV). We also work on new features such as improved vision and hearing algorithms, as well as living up to the A in AUV.

The electrical subdivision is responsible for the vehicle's circuitry and testing various electrical components. They also work with the mechanical team to ensure waterproofing of the vehicle.

The mechanical team is responsible for ensuring the stability and balance of the AUV, as well as ensuring that all components are properly fitted and the vehicle does not collapse.

The business team handles marketing, including using social media and news networks to get the team's name out there, as well as finance, including obtaining sponsorships and project tie-ups. They also maintain the AUV's website