Intelligent Mobility Symposium 2026 Successfully Organised at Amrita Amritapuri

Theme: Software-Defined Vehicles, Connected Mobility, Smart Infrastructure, Sustainable Electric Transportation, Autonomous Systems, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics

The Sustainable Mobility and Automotive Research Technology (SMART) Centre, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, successfully organised the Intelligent Mobility Symposium 2026 on 14 October 2026 at Acharya Hall.

The symposium brought together distinguished academicians, researchers, and industry professionals to explore emerging technologies, innovations, and research advancements in intelligent and sustainable mobility. The discussions focused on the evolving automotive landscape and the transformative role of software-defined vehicles, connected mobility, autonomous systems, artificial intelligence, and robotics in shaping future transportation.

Distinguished Speakers

The symposium featured insightful addresses and expert sessions by eminent speakers from leading academic institutions and industry organisations.

• Mr. S. Anand – Chief Engineer, R&D, Application Business Unit, Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE), Chennai, delivered the inaugural address as the Chief Guest.

• Dr. Santhakumar Mohan – Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Founding Director of IPTIF and TECHIN, IIT Palakkad.

• Dr. K. Rathnakannan – Director, Centre for E-Vehicle Technologies, Anna University, Chennai.

• Dr. Udhayakumar K. – Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Anna University, Chennai.

• Mr. Manoj Kumar R. – Technology Manager, Automotive Technology Business Unit, Tata Elxsi, Thiruvananthapuram.

• Mr. Prasanta Kumar Mahanta – Manager, Academic Initiatives, Virya Autonomous Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

Key Areas of Discussion

The symposium provided valuable insights into several emerging research and technology domains, including:

• Autonomous Driving and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

• Connected Vehicles and Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) Communication

• Electric Vehicles, Battery Technologies, and Sustainable Mobility

• Software-Defined Vehicles and Automotive Intelligence

• Intelligent Transportation Systems and Smart Infrastructure

• Artificial Intelligence and Robotics for Autonomous Systems

The expert sessions offered participants a deeper understanding of the technological advancements transforming the automotive and transportation sectors. The symposium also served as a platform for knowledge sharing, interdisciplinary collaboration, and meaningful interaction between academia and industry.

The event witnessed the participation of faculty members, research scholars, staff, and students, encouraging discussions on innovative research directions and future opportunities in intelligent mobility.

The SMART Centre extends its sincere gratitude to all the distinguished speakers, organisers, faculty members, research scholars, staff, and students for their valuable contributions and support in making the Intelligent Mobility Symposium 2026 a successful and enriching academic event.

Through such initiatives, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham continues to promote research, innovation, and industry–academia collaboration towards building a smarter, safer, and more sustainable mobility ecosystem.