The Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) has inaugurated a new Centre of Excellence in Medical Technology, aimed at boosting India’s local manufacturing of advanced medical devices in line with the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The facility features cutting-edge equipment, including a Brain-Computer Interface-controlled robotic arm for neurorehabilitation and specialized machinery for producing cardiovascular devices, potentially lowering costs significantly from ₹10–15 lakh per unit to around ₹3 lakhs. This initiative highlights VIT’s commitment to innovation in the healthcare technology sector.
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