Ingenious Research Solutions Pvt Ltd., a start-up founded by Dr Shivani Verma, has made a significant leap in biometric authentication technology with the development of an AI tool named “Divya Drishti.” Dr. Verma’s journey began after she won the prestigious Dare to Dream Innovation contest 2.0, a pan-India theme-based contest organised by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
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Under Technology Development Fund, a woman-led start-up develops ‘Divya Drishti’, a cutting-edge tool that integrates face recognition with immutable physiological parameters. Dr Shivani Verma had won #DaretoDream Innovation Contest 2.0.
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“Divya Drishti” integrates face recognition with immutable physiological parameters such as gait and skeleton, representing a notable advancement in biometric identification.
The AI tool employs a dual approach by combining facial recognition with gait analysis, creating a robust and multifaceted authentication system. This integration enhances identification accuracy, minimizing the risk of false positives and identity fraud.
The versatility of “Divya Drishti” allows for applications across various sectors, including Defence, Law Enforcement, Corporate, and Public Infrastructure. The development of this innovative solution was achieved under the technical guidance and mentorship of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence & Robotics (CAIR), a DRDO laboratory based in Bangalore.
Dr. Samir V Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of DRDO, congratulated the start-up and the DRDO team on this achievement.
He highlighted that the development of “Divya Drishti” under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) exemplifies DRDO’s commitment to promoting startups in the defence and aerospace industry, contributing to the vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’.
This success story underscores the potential of Indian startups in driving technological innovation and self-reliance in critical sectors.
