PHAGWARA: The boundaries between classroom learning and real-world impact dissolved as the Lovely Professional University (LPU) campus came alive with innovation and purpose. This spirit culminated in a spectacular convergence of technology, design, and creativity during the 8th edition of annual Innovation & Graduating Project Expo INNOTEK 2025.The two-day event organized by the Department of Student Research & Projects featured over 500+ pioneering projects by 2500+ students across 29+ schools of LPU.
From robotics and AI-powered systems to sustainable rural innovations and wearable tech, INNOTEK 2025 reflected the university’s interdisciplinary spirit and problem-solving ethos. The event was thoughtfully curated around key domains such as engineering and technology, agriculture, health & allied sciences, management, social sciences, and applied arts.
Declaring the expo open, LPU Pro-Chancellor Dr. Rashmi Mittal, expressed immense pride in the students' path-breaking innovations. Dr. Mittal encouraged every student to put forth their best, emphasizing, "every project, big or small, reflects your passion and potential."
One of a project was the Counter Drone System, a sophisticated real-time drone detection and tracking solution developed using ROS 2 Humble. This system employs a trained AI model to identify drones through camera input and automatically tracks them using motor controls governed by Arduino. The project reflects immense potential for application in security and surveillance sectors.
Another innovation was a LoRa-based smart helmet for coal miners, equipped with sensors to monitor temperature, humidity, toxic gases, fire hazards, and workers' vitals, along with an SOS button for emergencies providing a life-saving edge in hazardous environments. Adding to it was a breakthrough Posture Pal, an AI-assisted wearable that detects poor posture using motion sensors and delivers haptic alerts via vibrations. Compact and cost-effective, the device also logs real-time posture data through a connected mobile app, helping mitigate long-term spinal health issues.