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The New Indian Indian Express reports highlighting insights from IIT Madras Prof. Venkatesh Balasubramanian, Head of RGB Labs, IIT Madras, during his address, "AI and Behavioural Change: A Roadmap," at ThinkEdu 2025. He discussed the challenges of developing AI models to reduce road accidents, emphasizing that the biggest obstacle was the lack of reliable data, as biases in data sources often led to inaccurate results. Additionally, restrictions on access to essential hardware limited AI analysis, resulting in flawed conclusions and ethical concerns.
Sharing insights from his collaboration with the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MORTH), Prof. Balasubramanian explained how AI-driven data analytics had helped reduce road accidents in Tamil Nadu. The analysis revealed that a significant number of accidents occurred on December 31, particularly at junctions where high-speed and low-speed roads intersected. Many incidents involved young men who, unable to afford party celebrations, rented bikes and participated in road rallies. Based on these findings, authorities increased surveillance in these areas and introduced safer alternatives to discourage risky behaviour.
While AI had provided valuable insights and guided policy decisions, Prof. Balasubramanian cautioned that influencing human behaviour remained a complex challenge, even with strong data-driven evidence.
#AIforSafety #RoadAccidentPrevention #IITMadras #ThinkEdu2025
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CoERS and Saarang organised a Short Film Making Competition as part of Road Safety Month 2025. The objective was to unleash creative minds and effectively communicate the critical importance of road safety to the world.
We received numerous entries that successfully conveyed this message. However we had the challenging task of selecting a few standout winners.
Check out the winning entries on our channel:
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Happy Republic Day! Wishing you a day filled with pride, patriotism, and unity. May we continue to honor the spirit of our Constitution and work towards a brighter, stronger India!
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Can AI inspire positive change? Prof Venkatesh Balasubramanian discusses the intersection of technology and human behavior at #ThinkEdu2025. 🗓️ Jan 28, ITC Grand Chola, Chennai.
Don’t miss it! Register here: bit.ly/4g5f3T7
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On January 21st, CoERS successfully organized a Capacity Building Workshop on Road Safety for Master Trainers in Chennai, bringing together 32 school teachers, 29 students, and traffic wardens. The workshop focused on Activity-Based Learning (ABL), where participants participated in interactive sessions, including puzzles, road mats, crosswords, poster-making, role plays, and group discussions, designed to create impactful learning experiences.
Teachers received CoERS's Road Safety Training Kits and a reference book on ‘Concepts of Road Safety’ to support teachers in educating students in their respective schools. Together, let’s create a generation of safe road users!
#ToT #roadsafety #saferroads #CoERS #capacitybuildingworkshop #youngdrivers #earlyeducation
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Are you passionate about making roads safer?
Join our Team as we look to expand more to serve the country and save lives.
CoERS at RBG Labs, IIT Madras, is looking for the following roles.
For more details; visit: coers.iitm.ac.in/careers
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IIT Madras' RBG Labs held a trauma care review in Odisha, aiming to cut road fatalities via lean operations & process optimisation. It was chaired by Principal Secretary, Commerce & Transport Smt Usha Padhee, IAS in the august presence of Prof Venkatesh Balasubramanian, Commissioner cum Secretary Smt. Aswathy S, and Transport Commissioner Shri Amitabh Thakur, IPS.
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Join our Team as we look to expand more to serve the country and save lives. Are you passionate about making roads safer?
CoERS at RBG Labs, IIT Madras, is looking for the following to join our software team to make a great impact.
For more details; visit: coers.iitm.ac.in/careers
#RoadSafety #WereHiring
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🚦 Join our Team as we look to expand more to serve the country and save lives. 🚦
Are you passionate about making roads safer?
CoERS at RBG Labs, IIT Madras, is looking for an Editor for our team to make a great impact.
coers.iitm.ac.in/careers/editor-journalist/
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Hon’ble Minister of Road Transport & Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji launched Naksha, a revolutionary data-driven road safety stack, during a workshop by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India at Bharat Mandapam, Delhi, on 6th and 7th January 2025.
Developed in collaboration with the Centre of Excellence for Road Safety, IIT Madras, Naksha includes innovative tools like the Sanjaya Portal, Field Perception Survey, and Madras Matrix, designed to enhance road safety and identify accident-prone black spots.
Live demonstrations highlighted Naksha's potential to significantly reduce road accidents and improve safety outcomes across the country. With IIT Madras playing a key role in its development, the initiative underscores the importance of research and technology in transforming India’s transport system.
Shri Nitin Gadkari Ji emphasised Naksha's potential to revolutionize road safety, urging collective action to ensure safer roads for all. Together, we are paving the way for a smarter, safer India!
Read the full article here: pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetailm.aspx?PRID=2090992&re…
#NakshaLaunch #IITMadras #RoadSafety #Innovation #MoRTH #TransformingTransport
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Research at RBG Labs is in 4 major streams under Innovation and Lean Operations, Medical Devices and Implants, Public Policy Initiatives and Human Factors.
The Centre of Excellence for Road Safety (CoERS) at IIT Madras is funded by the MoRTH to perform evidence-based integrated approach to Road Safety.