Novus Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz is a prominent name in the field of Robotics and Automation. Their landmark achievements in providing advanced automation and smart mobility solutions are testimony to the company’s competitive technology-oriented goals. The company empowers many substantial industries like automotive, consumer electronics, cell & battery, oil & gas, etc. Also, Novus’ impressive clientele includes brands like Maruti Suzuki, ITC Ltd., Havells, and Honda, among various others.
Team Novus is well-equipped and technically sustained to handle many aspects of business including factory and warehouse operations, road logistics operations, & smart mobility. With over 100+ patents in its name, and over 1000+ mobile robot solutions deployed, the company is bringing its A game in the segment.
Rashi Bajpai, Sub-Editor at ELE Times interacted with Mr Anuj Kapuria, Founder, CEO, and CTO at Novus Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz on the premise of Novus’ core competencies and R&D goals.
This is an excerpt from the conversation.
ELE Times: What are the key products and solutions you have in the Smart mobility segment?
Mr. Kapuria: In the Smart mobility segment, Novus offers a comprehensive suite of solutions designed to address the pressing challenges facing the transportation industry, particularly in the realm of road safety. Our flagship products include advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and video telematics solutions. Leveraging state-of-the-art edge AI technology, our ADAS products are tailored to the unique demands of road networks, especially in regions with high rates of accidents like India. Through real-time driver warnings and cloud-based insights, our video telematics solution contributes significantly to reducing accidents, decreasing instances of over-speeding, and enhancing fuel efficiency, ultimately fostering a safer and more efficient transportation ecosystem.
ELE Times: Throw some light on your latest R&D on ADAS and also provide us with an overview of the solutions in this domain.
Mr Kapuria: Novus is committed to continuous research and development in the field of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to tackle the pervasive issue of road safety. Our solutions are meticulously crafted to address specific challenges prevalent on Indian roads, leveraging extensive data analysis and innovative AI algorithms. With over 100 patents filed and a unique software-first approach to ADAS, Novus introduces ground-breaking technologies aimed at mitigating road fatalities and injuries. Our video telematics solution, powered by edge AI, not only provides real-time insights but also offers actionable intelligence for fleet operators, contributing to a safer and more efficient transportation infrastructure. We offer a complete connected vehicle solution, covering L0 to L5 levels of autonomy.
ELE Times: Tell us about the NovusFlow and Novus Analytics platforms, and how they enhance the user experience of using your products.
Mr Kapuria: NovusFlow is a fog-based software suite for transforming physical operations. It stands as a testament to our commitment to innovation in optimizing factory, warehouse, and logistics operations. It serves as a connected software and hardware technology platform, integrating cutting-edge technologies to streamline processes and maximize efficiency. Employing a fog architecture with edge computing capabilities, NovusFlow ensures reliability, fault tolerance, and safety in operations. Complemented by the Novus Analytics platform, Novus Analytics is a suite of web-based application which helps to monitor the entire Novus family self-driving vehicle AMR, ABOPT & AGV in real-time. With the use of machine learning and Analytics tools, logs data consolidates and presents data to the user in such a way that customers can improve processes and increase productivity, which delivers actionable insights to optimize processes further, these platforms collectively enhance user experience by simplifying operations, maximizing throughput, and minimizing costs.
ELE Times: From a manufacturing point of view, what are the key automation products/solutions Novus provides?
Mr Kapuria: Novus offers an array of automation products and solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of modern manufacturing facilities. At the forefront of our offerings are the innovative Software Defined Mobile Robots, which represent a paradigm shift in assembly line automation. These mobile robots, configurable through software, offer unparalleled flexibility and modularity, thereby reducing line stoppages and enhancing productivity. Our NovusFlow platform orchestrates the behaviour of these mobile robots, optimizing task assignment, traffic management, and process sequences to maximize efficiency. With successful deployments across a diverse range of industries, Novus is driving transformative change in manufacturing processes, delivering substantial cost savings and productivity gains.
ELE Times: How can fleet operators benefit from your Video Telematics solution?
Mr Kapuria: Fleet operators stand to gain immensely from Novus’ video telematics solution, which represents a paradigm shift in fleet management and optimization. By harnessing the power of edge AI technology, our solution provides real-time driver warnings and cloud-based insights, thereby enhancing fleet efficiency and safety. The impact of our solution is profound, with impressive outcomes including a 90% reduction in accidents, a 60% decrease in overspeeding instances, and up to a 5% increase in fuel efficiency. Novus’ video telematics solution not only optimizes fleet operations but also reduces operational costs and improves overall performance, making it an indispensable asset for fleet operators striving for excellence.
