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IIT Madras to host Asia's first global hyperloop competition in February 2025
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IIT Madras to host Asia's first global hyperloop competition in February 2025
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Madras) will host the first-ever Asia edition of the Global Hyperloop Competition from February 21 to 25, 2025. The event will bring innovators, researchers, and industry leaders together from across the globe to accelerate the future of transportation.
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Organised in collaboration with IITM Pravartak and SAEIndia, and supported by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, the competition aims to encourage and demonstrate revolutionary Hyperloop technologies at a global level. The event will take place at IIT Madras' state-of-the-art Hyperloop test facility, constructed with support from Indian Railways, ArcelorMittal, L&T, and Hindalco.
FUTURE OF HIGH-SPEED TRANSPORTATION
Hyperloop is, in fact, known as the fifth mode of transport. It is a tube-based transportation method where ultra-fast pods travel through low-pressure vacuum tubes at speeds higher than 1,000 km/h. In 2013, Elon Musk introduced this future concept through the whitepaper Hyperloop Alpha, which aims to revolutionise sustainable transit systems worldwide.Professor Satya Chakravarthy, Faculty Advisor at Hyperloop IIT Madras, said, "The GHC is a testament to what students can achieve when given the right opportunities and platforms. Our vision goes beyond competitionâwe aim to inspire and equip the next generation to redefine what's possible in transportation."
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A GLOBAL COLLABORATION FOR INNOVATION
These events will form platforms for global cooperation, and will attract participation from stakeholders within the United States, Europe, Turkey, and other regions. It aims to inspire young engineers and designers to challenge known transportation innovations.IIT Madras has an active student-led program for the Hyperloop; here, student head Pranav Singhal shares his take on the transforming event: "The Global Hyperloop Competition epitomises our vision to develop multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation in India. It not only marks the beginning of 450-meter testing facility in Thaiyur but will be a flagship test facility globally."
Approximately 400 participants will compete in the competition, consisting of three segments designed to be thrilling and inspirational:
- Pod demonstration: Competitors will demonstrate their pod prototypes related to the Hyperloop, which will reflect advanced speed, stability, and safety in relation to real-world tests conducted on the cutting-edge track at IIT Madras.
- Hyperloop innoQuest: A case study-based competition touching upon real-world issues regarding the implementation of Hyperloop technology.
- DesignX: An open forum where design enthusiasts can pitch innovative ideas to propel Hyperloop applications forward.
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Story by India Today Education Desk
• 18h • 2 min read
IIT Madras to host Asia's first global hyperloop competition in February 2025
The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT Madras) will host the first-ever Asia edition of the Global Hyperloop Competition from February 21 to 25, 2025. The event will bring innovators, researchers, and industry leaders together from across the globe to accelerate the future of transportation.
Organised in collaboration with IITM Pravartak and SAEIndia, and supported by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, the competition aims to encourage and demonstrate revolutionary Hyperloop technologies at a global level. The event will take place at IIT Madras' state-of-the-art Hyperloop test facility, constructed with support from Indian Railways, ArcelorMittal, L&T, and Hindalco.
FUTURE OF HIGH-SPEED TRANSPORTATION
Hyperloop is, in fact, known as the fifth mode of transport. It is a tube-based transportation method where ultra-fast pods travel through low-pressure vacuum tubes at speeds higher than 1,000 km/h. In 2013, Elon Musk introduced this future concept through the whitepaper Hyperloop Alpha, which aims to revolutionise sustainable transit systems worldwide.Professor Satya Chakravarthy, Faculty Advisor at Hyperloop IIT Madras, said, "The GHC is a testament to what students can achieve when given the right opportunities and platforms. Our vision goes beyond competition we aim to inspire and equip the next generation to redefine what's possible in transportation."
A GLOBAL COLLABORATION FOR INNOVATION
These events will form platforms for global cooperation, and will attract participation from stakeholders within the United States, Europe, Turkey, and other regions. It aims to inspire young engineers and designers to challenge known transportation innovations.IIT Madras has an active student-led program for the Hyperloop; here, student head Pranav Singhal shares his take on the transforming event: "The Global Hyperloop Competition epitomises our vision to develop multidisciplinary collaboration and innovation in India. It not only marks the beginning of 450-meter testing facility in Thaiyur but will be a flagship test facility globally."
Approximately 400 participants will compete in the competition, consisting of three segments designed to be thrilling and inspirational:
- Pod demonstration: Competitors will demonstrate their pod prototypes related to the Hyperloop, which will reflect advanced speed, stability, and safety in relation to real-world tests conducted on the cutting-edge track at IIT Madras.
- Hyperloop innoQuest: A case study-based competition touching upon real-world issues regarding the implementation of Hyperloop technology.
- DesignX: An open forum where design enthusiasts can pitch innovative ideas to propel Hyperloop applications forward.
