Campus Times | Lucknow

Artificial Intelligence and rehabilitation technology took center stage at Dr. Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University (DSMNRU) as 54 cutting-edge research papers were presented during the national conference Advances in Electronics, Communication and Rehabilitation Technologies (BioRehab-2026).

The hybrid event brought together experts from Germany, China, Taiwan, and leading Indian institutions, creating a global platform for youth-driven innovation in assistive and healthcare technologies. Organized by the Department of Electronics and Communication Engineering, the conference focused on AI and machine learning in rehabilitation engineering, advanced healthcare communication systems, and smart assistive technologies — areas rapidly shaping the future of inclusive tech.

AI-empowered Academic

Vice-Chancellor Acharya Sanjay Singh emphasized that BioRehab-2026 is not merely an academic gathering but a socially driven initiative aimed at developing AI-powered solutions to make life more accessible, dignified, and independent for persons with disabilities. Chief Guest Prof. Ajay Taneja praised the university’s growing focus on AI-based rehabilitation research.

Keynote speakers from IIT Delhi, IIT Ropar, IIIT Delhi, BIT Ranchi, National Kaohsiung University of Science and Technology (Taiwan), Brandenburg University of Technology (Germany), and Hubei Polytechnic University (China) shared global insights, encouraging students and young researchers to pursue technology with social impact.

With active student participation and international collaboration, BioRehab-2026 reinforced DSMNRU’s emergence as a dynamic hub for innovation, research, and inclusive technological advancement.