You can now click a selfie with a 3D image of Rashtrapati Bhawan in the backdrop or see 'Clumsy', a robotic dog perform Yoga, at a Science and Innovation Gallery inaugurated by President Pranab Mukherjee here today.
The Science and Innovation Gallery 'Navachara Kaksh' (room of new ideas) is part
of the President's favourite project of promoting new talent and innovators in the country and, after today's inauguration, it will be part of the Rashtrapati Bhawan's guided tour.
It has been set up with the assistance of global chip maker Intel.
Clumsy, designed by 17-year Arsh Shah Dilbagi from Panipat, resembles a real dog and has 16 Servo Motors in its innards that enable it to perform motor actions like walking and squatting.
Clumsy also has sensors that allow it to see, touch, hear and see through its microcontroller board, which takes inputs from these sensors and controls the robotic dog's movements.
Shah has won awards at an international science competition.
Also on display are virtual tabla, keyless piano, 3D printer, a 'talking wall' and a 'planet wall'.
"Visitors can also click selfies 3D-style with the President's House as a backdrop and email it," Intel India President Kumud Srinivasan said.
Navachara Kaksh will be open for visitors on weekends (Friday-Sunday) as part of the Rashtrapati Bhavan tour.
"Most of these displays have been developed by youngsters in India. It is Intel's endevour to promote skill development and innovation among youngsters across the globe and India. For us it is an important part of that effort," she said.
While Intel will initially manage the operations, the museum will eventually be handed over to the Rashtrapati Bhawan.
This is the first such museum that Intel has set up apart from the one at its headquarters in the US. It has innovation corners across locations, including India.
