News and Events
Visit to Coventry University
Dr. Riaz Uddin's on his visit to Coventry University as visiting research professor, signed a letter of support/collaboration between him (as the PI of Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA NEDUET) and Prof. Elena Gaura - Institute Director & Professor at the Centre for Computational Science and Mathematical Modelling. link
5th VC Forum 2023
Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA alongwith National Center of Robotics and Automation - NCRA participated in 5th VC Forum 2023, being held at Islamabad Marriott Hotel organized by Higher Education Commission, Pakistan link
5th International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry (ICRAI 2023)
Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA team participated in the 5th International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry (ICRAI 2023) held at UET Peshawar from 03-05 March 2023. link
Team Visit to simulation Lab at DOW Medical College
Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA team visited the Simulations lab at DOW Medical College on 28th February 2023. link
WORKSHOP on "Current trends in Haptics, Human-robotics and Healthcare Innovations"
Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA arranged training sessions offered under the workshop on "Current trends in Haptics, Human-robotics and Healthcare Innovations"". The training Session include Introduction of Haptics, Virtual Environment, Chai3D, Indigenous Healthcare Design, medical grade controllers, analog/digital control monitoring, valve switching, assembly of devices along with hands-on demonstration on different devices. link
Best Published Research Award (BPRA 2021)
PI Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA received an auspicious award for "BEST RESEARCHER" from NED Alumni Association of Southern California (NEDAASC) for the Year 2021 link
Best Teacher Award (BTA 2021)
PI Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA received an auspicious award for "BEST TEACHER" from NED Alumni Association of Southern California (NEDAASC) for the Year 2021 link
Visit of KE delegation at Haptics, Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab (HHRCM - NCRA NEDUET)
K-Electric delegation visited Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA on 24th November, 2022.They were warmly welcomed by PI Haptics Lab Dr. Riaz Uddin and his team. During the visit, the honorable guests were given detailed presentation about the current research and development activities in the Lab along with the demonstrations of indigenously developed products and protypes. link
Keynote Talk at 1st International Biomedical and Digital Health Conference - IBDC 2022
Dr. Riaz Uddin (PI Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA ) delivered a Keynote Talk on Haptic, Human-Robotics and Healthcare related Research Activities at HHRCM Lab NED University OF Engineering and Tech. Karachi at 1st International Biomedical and Digital Health Conference - IBDC 2022 held on 22nd-23rd, 2022 jointly organised by Instition of Engineer Pakistan and NED University. link
First Ever Intercontinental (Asia & Europe) Haptic Teleoperation between Karachi-Pakistan and Innsbruck-Austria
During Dr. Riaz Uddin (PI-HHRCM Lab) stay as a Visiting Research Professor with Interactive Graphics and Simulation (IGS) Group; Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA, NED University (Karachi) in collaboration with IGS Group, University of Innsbruck (Innsbruck) performed the first ever Intercontinental (Asia & Europe) Haptic Teleoperation between Karachi-Pakistan and Innsbruck-Austria on 10-11-2022. link
MoU (Letter of Intent) between HHRCM-NCRA(Karachi, Pakistan) and IGS group(Innsbruck, Austria) for potential research collaboration
Dr. Riaz Uddin - Head of HHRCM Lab, NED University OF Engineering and Tech. Karachi and Prof. Matthias Harders - Head of IGS Group, University of Innsbruck signed an MoU (Letter of Intent) for the potential collaboration on the joint research and related activities in the field of Haptics, Human-Robotics and Innovative Healthcare Designs. link
Invited Talk on the Research Activities of HHRCM at the University of Innsbruck, Austria
Dr. Riaz Uddin delivered an invited Talk on the Research Activities of Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA to team of Interactive Graphics and Simulation Group - IGS at the University of Innsbruck, Innsbruck, Austria on 07-11-2022. link
VISIT OF SR. MANAGER ISC MOTOROLA INC (US)
Mr. Naeem Syed, Sr. Manager ISC at Motorola Inc (US) was invited as a distinguished guest speaker at NED university of Engineering and Technology, he gave an enthralling session on “Effective Communication” on 18-10-2022. After the session, Mr. Naeem also visited Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA and had a pleasant discussion with PI HHRCM-LAB “Dr. Riaz Uddin” and his team. link
INVITED TALK AT WFAR-21, University of Lahore
PI Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA Dr. Riaz Uddin delivered an Invited Talk on "Healthcare Robotics and Mechatronics Systems" at Workshop on Field and Assistive Robot WFAR-21 University Of Lahore. link
WORKSHOP # 3 "HEALTHCARE INNOVATIONS"
Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA arranged training sessions offered under the workshop on "𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲-𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀" – (Healthcare Innovations – 𝟎7𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫). The training Session # 3 include Introduction of Indigenous Healthcare Design, medical grade controllers, analog/digital control monitoring, valve switching, assembly of devices along with hands-on demonstration on different devices. link
WORKSHOP # 2 "INDUSTRIAL TELE-ROBOTICS"
Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA arranged training sessions offered under the workshop on "𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲-𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀" – (Industrial Tele-robotics – 𝟎6𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫). The training Session # 2 include Introduction of Telepresence, Teleoperation Applications, Networking, IP protocols along with hands-on demonstration on different devices. link
WORKSHOP # 1 "IMMERSIVE HAPTICS"
Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA arranged training sessions offered under the workshop on "𝗜𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗛𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗧𝗲𝗹𝗲-𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀" – (𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 - 𝟎𝟓𝐭𝐡 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫). The training Session # 1 include Introduction of Haptics, Virtual Environment, Chai3D along with hands-on demonstration on different devices. link
VISIT OF Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) Professor Richard Dashwood and Senior Research Leader Professor Elena Gaura
Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research) Professor Richard Dashwood and Senior Research Leader Professor Elena Gaura from Coventry University visited Haptics Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab - NCRA on 16th September, 2022. They were warmly welcomed by NED University OF Engineering and Tech. Karachi Top management, PI Haptics Lab Dr. Riaz Uddin and his team. link
VISIT OF MR. JAWWAD PARACHA AND Dr OWAIS H. SIDDIQUI
The HHRCM - NCRA Lab arranged a visit of IBM Global Technology Program Manager Mr. M. Jawwad Paracha and Intellectual Property Specialist Dr. Owais H. Shaikh and have a productive discussion on IP, Commercialization and Industry-Academia Liaison on 25-08-2022.
Meeting with Mr. Riyasat ali changazi and Dr. Shabbir Jumani
HHRCM team demonstrated lab activities to Anaesthesiologist Dr. Shabbir Jumani and CEO AIKA Technology UK LTD Mr. Riyasat Ali Changazi and briefed them about their services. The meeting concluded with the interactive discussion on the commercialization status of Ventilator.
VISIT OF National Steering Committee (NSC) OF Higher Education Commission (HEC) TO HHRCM-LAB, NEDUET
NCRA National Steering Committee (NSC) of Higher Education Commission (HEC) visited Haptics-Human Robotics and Condition Monitoring Lab of NED University of Engineering and technology to evaluate the progress of Lab on 13-08-2022 Link
TALK OF GENERAL MANAGER SEED of 'IGNITE'
ORIC-NEDUET in collaboration with HHRCM - NCRA Lab facilitated a talk of General Manager Solicitation Engagement and Evaluation Department (SEED) of IGNITE 'Mr. Zain-ul-Abdin' regarding their 'Challenge-driven Innovative Fund (CIF)' which is to stimulate collaborative interdisciplinary research within the strategic priority areas of relevance to present or future Pakistan-based industry and society on 06-07-2022.
2ND VISIT OF TIKA TO HHRCM-NCRA
The HHRCM - NCRA Lab arranged a visit of TIKA (Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency) and have a productive discussion on STEM Education on 05-07-2022.
INTENSIVE TRAINING CAMP
HHRCM Lab collaborated with Humanities department and arranged an "Intensive Training Camp" of 300 students (funded by ACCESS- English Access Microscholarship Program) and provide onsite and online training of Coding, Programming, MS office and Robotronics at HHRCM Lab from June 20th - June 25th. Link
R&D SHOWCASE AT 100 YEARS CELEBRATION OF NED UNIVERSITY
HHRCM Lab collaborated in holding NED Research and Technology Showcase at 100 years celebration of NED University of Engineering and Technology on 11th June, 2022 at NED University. Link
ALI SULEMAN HABIB ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARD
Dr. Riaz Uddin (PI-HHRCM LAB NCRA-NEDUET) received a prestigious "ALI SULEMAN HABIB ENGINEERING EXCELLENCE AWARD 2022" as Runners-up from the Chief Guests Mr. Mohamedali Rafiq Habib and Mr. Abdul Razak Dawood on 24-05-2022. Link
1st VISIT OF TIKA TO HHRCM-NCRA
The HHRCM - NCRA Lab arranged a visit of TIKA (Republic of Turkey Ministry of Culture and Tourism Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency) on 23-05-2022.
DAY 2 - SINDH HEC RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
Dr. Riaz Uddin (PI-HHRCM LAB NCRA-NEDUET) was the chief organizer of SINDH HEC Research & Technology Showcase 2022, organized by Sindh HEC in collaboration with NED University of Engineering and Technology at Expo Center-Hall 2 (Karachi) on 20-05-2022. Link
DAY 1 - SINDH HEC RESEARCH & TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
Dr. Riaz Uddin (PI-HHRCM LAB NCRA-NEDUET) was the chief organizer of SINDH HEC Research & Technology Showcase 2022, organized by Sindh HEC in collaboration with NED University of Engineering and Technology at Expo Center-Hall 2 (Karachi) on 19-05-2022. Link
VISIT OF SUPCON KARACHI LEAD TO HHRCM-NCRA
The HHRCM - NCRA Lab arranged a visit of SUPCON Karachi Lead, IVAN QU to HHRCM-NCRA Lab on 25-04-2022.
2ND VISIT OF SAMAAN E SHIFA FOUNDATION
The HHRCM - NCRA Lab arranged 2nd visit of Samaan e Shifa Foundaion to HHRCM-NCRA Lab on 15-04-2022.
pi agriculture robotics lab, dr. abu bakr's visit to hhrcm ncra
HHRCM Lab Team demonstrated the lab activities to Dr. Abubkr Muhammad and both PIs of NCRA (Dr. Abubkr Uddin and Dr. Riaz Uddin) discussed the avenues of prospective collaborations among NED University of Engineering & Technology Karachi and LUMS. Link
PD national centre of robotics and automation (ncra), DR. UMAR SHAHBAZ VISIT TO HHRCM-NCRA LAB
Dr. Umar Shahbaz Khan (PD NCRA) visited HHRCM NCRA-Lab on 14-02-2021. He was warmly welcomed by Dr. Riaz Uddin (PI of HHRCM Lab NEDUET) along with HHRCM Team. During the visit, he was briefed about current research and innovation activities at HHRCM Lab (NCRA-NEDUET, Karachi) and discussed future projects and collaborations. Link
VISIT OF AUDIONIC
The HHRCM - NCRA Lab arranged a visit of Audionic to HHRCM-NCRA Lab on 11-02-2022.
36th STUDENTS' SEMINAR AWARD DISTRIBUTION CEREMONY
Dr. Riaz Uddin (PI HHRCM LAB NEDUET & ASSISTANT PROFESSOR) was Chief Guest at award distribution ceremony at NED University of Engineering & Technology. He shared with the audience about research work being conducted at HHRCM lab and highlighted the motive behind research and commercialization. Link
VISIT OF PI OF SWARM ROBOTICS LAB
The HHRCM - NCRA Lab arranged a visit of the PI of SWARM ROBOTICS Lab, Dr. Haroon to HHRCM-NCRA Lab on 17-01-2022.
1ST VISIT OF SAMAAN E SHIFA FOUNDATION
The HHRCM - NCRA Lab arranged a visit of Samaan e Shifa Foundaion to HHRCM-NCRA Lab on 07-01-2022.
TALK OF CEO OPTEZO
The HHRCM - NCRA Lab arranged the talk of CEO Optezo, Silicon Valley, Berkely on 04-01-2022.
VISIT OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR KYOTO UNIVERSITY
The HHRCM - NCRA Lab arranged the visit of Assistant Professor, Kyoto University, Dr. Sajid Sahab on 21-12-2021.
TALK AT PNEC NUST
The HHRCM - NCRA Lab arranged a talk of PI HHRCM- NCRA, Dr. Riaz Uddin at PNEC NUST on 19-11-2021.
iNVITED Talk on Robotics & Haptics in Healthcare
Dr. Riaz Uddin PI of HHRCM Lab (NCRA-NED) delivered an address on Robotics & Haptics in Healthcare at PNEC-NUST (Karachi) on 19-11-2021. Link
ICCBS Exhibition
HHRCM Lab Team presented the Lab products to Chief Minister Sindh Engr. Murad Ali Shah along with other guests at an exhibition organized by ICCBS(International Centre for Chemical and Biological Sciences). Link
Interview at Bakhabar Sawera (ARY News)
Dr. Riaz Uddin (PI-HHRCM Lab NEDUET) interview about Design and Development of Haptics Interface and Tele-Robotics Setup for long distance Teleoperation at ARY News. Link
Talk on New Product Development
Dr. Riaz Uddin gave Keynote Speech on "New Product Development" in 10th AGM of IMechE Pakistan Group dated 30th July, 2021. Link
Talk at Annual Lab Cross Workshop at HHRCM Lab MUET.
Dr. Riaz Uddin PI of HHRCM Lab (NCRA-NED) delivered Talk at Annual Lab Cross Workshop on 13 July 2021 at HHRCM Lab MUET. Link
HHRCM Lab at NED Research and Technology Showcase 2021
Team of HHRCM lab presented the Lab products and Demo at NED Research and Technology Showcase 2021. Link
FB Area Association Visit to HHRCM Lab
Chairman of FB Area Association of Trade & Industry Mr. Babar Khan along with other industrialist visited HHRCM Lab. The delegation was briefed on different ongoing projects of NCRA Lab. Link
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