Project Evaluation Report of Sectoral Monitoring Committee

1. Project Title: Advanced Instrumentation Solutions for Health Care and Agro­based Applications (ASHA)

2. Project Details: The ever-increasing population with decreasing per capita available land and the prime requirement for better living standards put up a major challenge of sustainable and safe foodstuff and affordable health care. Food security and quality healthcare are major challenges for the country. Similarly, changing lifestyle and demography are two major factors demanding quality healthcare for the Indian population and technological intervention in pre and postoperative healthcare is the need of the hour. Both the above areas are multi-disciplinary involving basic sciences and innovative technologies demanding a blend of life sciences (agriculture and health) and engineering in terms of mechanical, electronics and instrumentation. The proposed project with CSIR-CSIO as the nodal laboratory is focussed at R&D towards Advance Instrumentation Solutions for Health Care and Agro-based Applications (ASHA). The main objectives of ASHA include technological solutions based on advanced instrumentation for improving agricultural productivity both at the pre-harvest as well as post harvest stages besides facilitating quantification of quality. This project will develop an early warning system for plant disease severity index measurement, Controlled atmosphere storage system, Cold plasma treatment process and quality analysis for seeds/grains in the field of Agriculture. Mobility aids based on bio-signal controls, exo-skeleton device for gait assistance and precision tools and automation of surgical procedure will be developed for healthcare.

Nodal Lab CSIR-Central Scientific Instruments Organisation, Chandigarh (CSIR-CSIO)

Participating CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology, Labs Palampur (CSIR-IHBT);

CSIR-Central Building Research Institute, Roorkee (CSIR-CBRI); CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur (CSIR-CMERI ); and CSIR- Central Electronics Engineering Research Institute, Pilani (CSIR-CEERI).

Nodal Officer Dr Amod Kumar, Chief Scientist Taskforce Task Force Review 1: Mr. AD Kaul, Acting Director, CSIO Chairman Task Force Review 2: Dr. Amod Kumar, Acting Director,

CSIO Task Force Review 3: Prof. RK Sinha, Director, CSIO

Total Man Days 12943 Approved Cost Rs 2596.080 lakhs Funds Rs 1858.857 lakhs received Funds utilized Rs 1671.662 lakhs

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3. Periodic Key Recommendations of Task Force/RC/Monitoring Committee

5. Key Action taken on Proposed Revised No.k Recommendations of Key Deliverables Deliverable

Task Recommendations (approved by Force/RC/Monitoring Task Force) Committee

First Task Force Meeting on 12th March 2014

• To study the effect Study was done on No change Due to of Increasing of the the effect of from the budget cut in storage temperature different storage original 1st objective ( in view of Indian temperature on proposal ofWP1 , weather conditions) wheat grains (storage of on the shelf life of wheat and seeds and grains to rice) , only collaborate with wheat was CBRI and FCI. considered. It

• Committee inquired was if ultrasound approved by imaging can be Task Force explored for seed Committee. quality assessment. PI informed that as per the state of the art literature visible and X-ray imaging are mostly used for seed quality assessment. Lab trials were

• Efforts should be carried out made for first trial of exoskeleton prototype. As suggested

• Specifications and specifications and

various features of features were exoskeleton , wheel- shared with CMERI

chair and robotic arm would be finalised by CSIO with CMERI and the mechanical designs Linkages with

would be provided industries i.e.

by CMERI. Medicaid

• Project team should Chandigarh, Ostrich

explore Mobility Bangalore

collaboration established.

outside CSIR with 2

industry and user community. Competitor and industry requirement analysis should also be explored.

No change Second Task Force · Meeting on 8th June 2015

No change • It was suggested to • Industry was from the

find out industries for identified original technology transfer of proposal Early Warning System for Plant Protection & Pest Control •Already under

•It was suggested to process make a prototype of storage system along with CBRI.

• Committee inquired on the certifying authority for rice classification system. PI informed that FCI is the nodal agency for rice classification as per the uniform specification, hence, they would be the •CSIR-CMERI is certifying authority. continuing

•Activity pertaining to CSIR-CMERI, as initially planned , in the project proposal is not leading anywhere. The activity can be • Not asked for dropped rephasing

•CSIO shall send the consolidated request including partner labs requirement, for rephrasing of the funds cut in previous year for the important •Shared ideas, equipments concepts, and

• He also suqqested arranged

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technique to detect detection of insect infestation insect infestation and detection of and presence of larvae in guava and larvae using both brinjal non- X-Ray imaging invasively. and thermal

imaging and performed some preliminary testing on fruits and vegetables such as mango and turmeric.

• PI contacted Centre for Societal Mission

• With regard to & Special exoskeleton device Technologies RC suggested the (CSMST), NAL. use of carbon CSMST agreed, fibre/composite to at present reduce the weight. discussion on RC also commented design is in to reduce the price progress. even at the cost of certain functionalities.

-do- -do-45th RC Meeting held on 29 Jan 2016:

• It was advised that • As per instead of suggestion of the attempting for RC Chairman, multiple seeds for the 'Barley' plasma treatment, seeds were CSIO should initially chosen for focus on one type of process seeds and mature development. the technology for Treated barley the same seeds were also

characterized.

• Included in the • It was suggested future lead

that controlled storage solutions for Bajra and Jowar be also explored. • Design

• It was suggested to improvement in enhance the electronic drive capability of the circuit is

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wheelchair to make incorporated to it worthy of moving meetthe needs on rough surface of higher current and also for capacity for climbing steps climbing rough

surfaces and slopes.

46th RC Meeting held No specific -do- -do-on 17-18 Nov 2016: comments were

made

4. Project Achievements:

s. No. Achieved

1. System for plant System for plant

disease severity disease severity index

index and early and early warning for

warning kutki

2. Controlled Controlled

atmosphere storage atmosphere storage

system for seeds system for wheat

3. Mobility aids: • Finger Touch

variants based on Gesture based

Vision/ Gesture/ control module for

Touch/ EMG/ Voice Wheelchair

• Head Gesture based control module for Wheelchair

• Autonomous patient vehicle using RFID guiding technology

4. Exoskeleton device • Two prototype of

for gait assistance ExoD

• Clinical trials for

exercise mode

• Spin-off: Postural Stability System (ToT

done)

• Clinical trials for walk & sit-stand 'in

progress

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5. Precision tools for • ?DoF master handle ---automation of • 3DoF robotic arm

abdominal surgical • 4DoF end-tool

procedure • Motion control for

end tool

• 30 vision system for

MIS (CSIO+CEERI)

• Motion control robotic

arm in progress

• Integration of tremor

cancellation in

progress

6. Motion analysis • Force plate system ---

facility • Bio-signal acquisition

system for

synchronized EEG

and EMG acquisition

• Anybody Modeling &

Analysis Software

7. Technique for Technique for -control algorithm biophysical signals

based on acquisition based on

biophysical signals vision/ touch/ voice

i.e. vision/ gesture/ and control algorithm

touch/ emg/ voice has been achieved

etc.

8. Technique for Technique for ---biomechanics biomechanics

analysis and experiment protocols

measurement for and environments for

orthotic and extracting gait data for

prosthetic devices design of exoskeleton

device has been

established

9. Technique for hand Technique for force ---tremor measurement feedback and tremor

and filtering , tactile measurement &

sensing and haptic cancellation has been

measurement achiev~d

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5. Outcomes and outputs from the projects:

a. Outcomes

I. Lead(s) identified: Number and names with TRL

• Prototype of the Early warning system for plant protection and pest control for Kutki and Apple (Scab) - TRL3

• Controlled storage chamber for wheat grains - TRL4

• Cold Plasma based Seed Treatment -TRL4

• Dual Sided Rice Scanning System - TRL4

• Multi-utility Agro Processor - TRL4

• Exoskeleton Device - TRL7

• Postural Stability Assessment System- TRL7

• Touch based Finger Gesture control module for Intelligent Patient Vehicle- TRL7

• Head Gesture based control module for Intelligent Patient Vehicle­TRL6

• .Master-Slave robotic manipulator system - TRL4

• 3D Vision system for MIS- TRL4

• 2D/3D Endoscopes for Dental examination - TRL4

II. Technology/Product developed: Number and names with TRL level of Development

Prototype of the Early warning system for plant protection and TRL3 pest control for Kutki and Apple Scab Controlled storage chamber for wheat grains TRL4 Cold Plasma based Seed Treatment TRL4 Dual Sided Rice Scanning System TRL4 Multi-utility Agro Processor TRL4 Exoskeleton Device TRL7 Postural Stability Assessment System TRL 7 Touch based Finger Gesture control module for Intelligent Patient TRL 7 Vehicle (IPV)

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2. Technology/Product transferred: Number and names with name of lncensee(s)

• Postural Stability Assessment System to M/s Medicaid System, Chandigarh

• Exoskeleton Device - M/s Pentagon Rugged Systems, Hyderabad (In pipeline)

• Touch based Finger Gesture control module for Intelligent Patient Vehicle - M/s Pentagon Rugged Systems, Hyderabad (In pipeline)

3. Facility created: Number and names with uniqueness & utility

1. Low Energy X-Ray Imaging Facility Low energy X-Ray imaging technique is the one of the commonly used, viable, medium cost, non-destructive technique available for imaging of the internal parts for the seeds I grains, thereby allowing the researchers and the agro-industrial workers to identify seeds and grains with defective internal parts, insect infestation and similar internal information.

CSIR-CSIO is the only institute in this region (Chandigarh and its

nearby towns, industrial areas) who ,is having this kind of facility for seed I grain inspection using X-Ray imaging technique. There have been requests from nearby government or private institutions for demonstration or fee based usage of the facility. This is specialized equipment and has been included in the category of "Common Facility" for local industry and academia.

2. Facility creatio~ for WSN study Recent advances in semiconductor, networking and material science technologies are driving the ubiquitous deployment of large-scale wireless sensor networks (WSNs). Together, these technologies have combined to enable a new generation of WSNs that differ greatly from wireless networks developed and deployed as recently as 5 to 10 years ago. Today's state-of-the-art WSNs have lower deployment and maintenance costs, last longer and are more rugged. They are finding their way into numerous applications in our homes, work places and beyond , bringing new sources of information, control and convenience to our personal and professional lives.

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At CSIR-CSIO, Chandigarh we have created a facility for

experimental study of different WSN modules so that low cost, rugged small scale portable devices can be indigenously built.

3. Plasma treatment system:

Plasma treatment technique is a fast, economic and pollution-free method to improve seed performance and crop yield. It uses Cold Plasma for treatment of Seeds such as Wheat, Moong, Barley, Soyabean & Paddy Seeds.

Optimization of plasma process condition such as RF power (0-300 Watt), pressure (0.1-0.8 millibar) and gases can be done on different seeds/grains for effective elimination of different storage pathogens on seeds and grains.

4. Kistler Force Plate for Gait Lab facility:

Force assessment during different phases of Gait

5. Biopac Bio-signal Acquisition System for Gait Lab facility: Synchronized EEG and EMG acquisition to detect Gait intent

6. AnyBody Modeling & Analysis Software:

AnyBody Modeling System can be used for improve product designs and optimize R&D processes by simulation analysis Force Measuring System Starrett FMS-1 000 System is useful for tensile or compressive testing of capacity up to 1 OOON.

4. Sponsored projects obtained (with details) Nil

5. External Cash Flow (ECF) generated Technology licensing - Rs. 00.80 lakh

Rs. 10.50 lakh (in pipeline)

6. Societal impact created

As per book on SCI by Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI), the incidence of spinal injury was estimated at 15 new cases per million per year in India. This translates into 20,000 (if we consider population of India as 130 crore) new cases per year and with a backlog of ten years, the prevalence exceeds Rs 200,000. The technologies developed, transferred and finalized for transfer as indicated at 3 above will help to benefit these people in their rehabilitation.

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Research Impact

• Initiated various national and international collaborations

• Involvement of Research Fellows in CSIR-800 project activities of societal relevance

Technology Impact The project will help in saving food resources and help in better management of agri resources .

HRD • 3 PhDs pursuing, 5 PG training per year

• Training to Graduate and Diploma Students as Apprentice and interns.

• Services and supports to academic institutions

• Skill development through training

b. Outputs:

1. Periodic Reports Submitted : 7 Progress Reports

2. Publications

i. Total number

ii. Cumulative IF iii. Average IF/paper iv. Average IF/scienttist

17 (SCI Journals = 8, Non SCI Journals: 9)

11 .673 0.69 0.53

3. Patents (or other forms of IP generated such as Copyrights, Designs etc.)

i. Filed 2 ii. Granted iii. Licensed

4. Human Resource generated

i. PhD fellows (pursuing) ii. Project fellows iii. B. Tech Trainees iv. M. Tech Trainees v. Skills imparted

trainees)

7 17 40 Nos

55 Nos 35 (Apprentice

- Including skill set developed for technical services/ consultancy/ training purposes

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• Imparted training to international participants during the the

Management Development Programme on "Operation,

Maintenance & Repair of Analytical Equipment", sponsored

by Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi on :

> X-Ray Imaging for agricultural applications

> Controlled storage solutions to different food grains

> Analytical technique for quality assessment

• Imparted training to international participants during the the

Management Development Programme on "Operation,

Maintenance & Repair of Biomedical Equipment", sponsored

by Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi

5. External collaborations established

Institution linkages:

• Department of Agriculture, Gol (received domain specific

knowledge)

• ICAR-NBPGR, New Delhi (received benchmarked data)

• NSRTC, Varanasi (received domain specific knowledge)

• PAU, Ludhiana (received certified seed samples, domain

knowledge)

• FCI , New Delhi, Kamal & Chandigarh (certified samples,

knowledge)

• ICAR-IRRI, New Delhi (received domain knowledge)

• PGIMER, Chandigarh

• GMCH, Chandigarh

• ISIC, Delhi

• AIIMS, Delhi

• liT-Delhi

• IIT-Mumbai

Industry linkages:

• Adani group of Industries, Kamal (received domain

knowledge)

• M/s Medicaid System, Chandigarh

• M/s Wallnut, Ambala

• M/s Pentagon Rugged System, Hyderabad

• M/s Ostrich Mobility, Bangalore

• M/s Sage Wheelchairs, Delhi (Everest Engineers)

• M/s Callidai Motor Works, Chennai 12

Table-1

s. Lead/Technology/Product Salient TRL of the IP Status of No (listed above in Features of Lead/ Lead/

outcomes) the Technology/ Technology/ Lead/ Product Product Technology/ Product

Can monitor Disease severity index

Prototype of the Early of Picrorhiza kurrooa at Technical

1. warning system for plant

lower altitude TRL4 Report, protection and pest control 1325 mas well Publications for Kutki and Apple (Scab under polyhouse conditions.

Shelf life of grains enhanced ;

Controlled storage nutritional Technical 2. properties of TRL4 Report, chamber for wheat grains

grams Publications maintained for longer period of time Rapid ,

Cold Plasma based Seed Waterless, Technical 3.

Treatment Physical TRL4 Report, technique, Non Publications destructive It enables complete surface examination of

1 Patent rice grains for filed,

4. Dual Sided Rice Scanning classification TRL4 Technical System and purpose as per

Report, the BIS standard Publications

(Uniform Specification of Rice). - Help in

rehabilitation of stroke

Technical 5. Exoskeleton Device patients

TRL 7 Report, - Modes: Exercise, Publications 1 3

Sit-Stand ; Walk ,. __ ___

6. Sectoral Monitoring Committee Recommendations on Lead/Technology/Product (listed above): For each Lead/Technology/Product provide details separately:

Criteria .~.· Name of Lead/Technology I Product

Is the Lead/ Technology/Product worth taking up further? What is the further R&D efforts that need to be put by CSIRI CSIR laboratories? Global benchmarking of the Lead/Technology/Product specifically wrl specifications and cost Is the Lead/ Technology/ Product worthy of commissioning a DPR at this stage? What are the likely resources and time duration required for taking forward the identified Lead/ Technology/Product to the desired TRL? Potential stake holders who

SMC Recommendations • Prototype of the Early warning system

for plant protection and pest control for Kutki and Apple (Scab)

• Controlled storage chamber for wheat grains

• Cold Plasma based Seed Treatment • Dual Sided Rice Scanning System

• Exoskeleton Device • Postural Stability Assessment System • Touch based Finger Gesture control

module for Intelligent Patient Vehicle

• Head Gesture based control module for

• Intelligent Patient Vehicle • Master-Slave robotic manipulator

system

• 3D Vision system for MIS • 2D/3D Endoscopes for Dental

examination

Yes

Efforts to be made for networking the sensors and moving the computation to the back-end (Cloud/ Smartphone) As per Annexure-1

Yes

Aqri industries and health sectors 14

may be appropriate to partner technically as well as financially Suggestion for plausible road To work on Sensors for detection of disease map towards further in other crops such as Grapes development of lead/technology/product for achieving desired TRL GO/NO GO further Go development Other suggestions, if any, -related to benefits/usage/ commercialization

7. Identified " lessons to be learnt", especially from shortcomings/failures.

8. Comments on financial progress on the project - fund availability and utilization of fund in the project: Financial progress is satisfactory and investment made is justified.

9. Sectoral Monitoring Committee Recommendations on Facility creation or other outcomes:

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10.Grading of Project Execution: Outstanding/ Excellent/ Very Good/ Good/ Satisfactory/ Unsatisfactory

Very Good

11. Additional comments, if any:

Signature of Chairman & all Members of Sectoral Monitoring Committee

~- ~~.9h0f'~ Prof. G. K. Ananthasuresh Prof Subir Kumar Saha Dr. R. K. Sharma

Dr. Nalin Shinghal Dr. Debashis Dutta Dr. C. P. Ravikumar

Jh..:j.{ ~ Dr. Aravind S. Bharadwaj

~h.r,~ Dr. S. Srikanth

rp Dr. Sudeep Kumar ~

Prof. R K Sinha Shr~ Chairman, Task Force Chairman, SMC

Date: 11.01 .2017 Place: CSIR-NPL, New Delhi