Startup Success Stories at Cambridge Institute of Technology
The Startup with an idea of developing indigenous Simulators for Edufotainment sector has been upgraded and incubated at CIT, Bangalore during January 2012 and successfully commercialized the idea with an establishment of Partnership Firm “7D+ Fun Corner” Mentored by Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan, Professor Emeritus of CITalso as Managing Partner. The firm has slowly graduated itself with the help of intellectual infrastructure at CIT and started its commercial operations at Vishaal de Mall, 4th Floor, Madurai, Tamil Nadu since June 2012. The said firm could able to mobilize Rs.2.2 Crores including the Collateral free Term Loan of Rs. 45 Lakhs from Bank of India, Madurai in April 2012 for the period of 6 Years, under Credit Guarantee Fund Trust for Micro and Small Enterprises (CGTMSE) Scheme.

However, the company could able to pay back the entire loan in 30 months (2.5 years) instead of 72 months. Similarly, another Startup by the same team integrated-upgraded and incubated its technologies at CIT during October 2013 with an idea of “Expandable Auditorium on Wheels with 7D+ Simulator” or in other words “7D Theatre On Wheels” for the first time in the World and has filled their patent at Russia. The patent has been awarded and been commercialized. The startup also has resulted in successful venture “7DPlus Technology Network Company” at Chennai having Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan as its Managing Partner with an investment of Rs.1.2 Crores and has commercialized the product which has running their business at Sri Narayani Golden Temple, Sripuram, Vellore, Tamil Nadu since, June 2014. This project also got the financial support of Central Bank of India, Chennai to the tune of Rs.42 Lakhs as term loan for the period of 5 years (60 months). The company has already repaid the 60% of the term loan successfully.

Introduction to “Expandable Auditorium On Wheels with 7DPlus Simulator”
Normally the 4D/5D/6D Theaters or 3D Simulator Rides/Video Rides are the best examples to showcase/promote the interplay of various Science & Technology to create Virtual Reality/Immersive Experience and make the audience to understand complex theories, basics and principles with the help of stereoscopic 3D images (also called “intelligent imaging system”) along with simulation of seat movements in virtual environment and also to educate them in an interesting way with their proactive involvement. It is a New Age Edufotainment (Education, Information & Entertainment) initiative and contemporary way of cultivating interest for learning science & technology among school kids in a lucid way. These kinds of theatres are available at Disneyland (Parris, Hong Kong, Los Angeles etc), Sentosa Island (Singapore), Various World-class Science Centres/Museums/Exploriums, few Amusement Parks and Malls in India. The 7DPlus Video Simulator Rides (Theatres) or Stereoscopic 3D or 7D+ Simulator Rides integrated by us, which can be installed either on Permanent/semi-Permanent Model or On Wheels at Science Centres/Museums, Schools/Academic Institutions/ Professional Institutions or “On Wheels” has been the superior integrated system than all these experiences in India and Abroad and also designed/integrated by us in such way to provide better experience, feeling, sense of satisfaction and higher value for money to every stake holder. It is ideal solutions for various cities including Tier II or Tier III cities where Science Centres/Museums are yet to come, and provide cost effective solutions.

The 7D Attraction typically is situated in a mall or a theme park in a fully enclosed location measuring at least 600 to 1200 sq ft for 16-24 Seats. The site will house the auditorium, the control room and pre-show waiting area for visitors. The complete 7D Attraction system consists of (i) Motion seats and Special Effects (SFX), (ii) Projection or Video equipment, (iii) Audio equipment, (iv) Motion controllers and drivers, (v) Hardware/Software to co-ordinate the synchronizations. The entire visual pleasure is built on “Stereoscopic 3D Technology” or S3D. The same system has been integrated in such a way at lowest possible cost because of its innovative state of the art technological superiority “On Wheels” which has been patented (International Patent Filed at Russian Federation-ROSPATENT) by Dr.K.Gopalakrishnan. The Utility Model Patent Application No. is 2014115371 and Russian Federation (Rospatent) has granted Patent No. 152801. National Design and Research Foundation, The Institution of Engineers (India) (IEI) is constantly encouraging such inter-disciplinary researches and supported the International Patent filing process. NCET, Bangalore is the Institutional Member of ITCA and 75 Students’ Satellites Mission 2022 and has signed MoU with National Design and Research Foundation for collaborative research projects on interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary areas.

The technique of creating or enhancing or enriching the illusion of depth in an image or a video footage by presenting two offset images or video footages separately to the left and right eye of the viewer is called “stereoscopy” (also called stereoscopic vision or 3D imaging or stereo 3D or S3D). The set of these 2D (x & y axis) offset images/visuals are then combined or processed in the brain instantly to give the perception of 3D depth or z axis.

This can be accomplished in the following three ways:
1. The viewers wear eyeglasses to combine separate images from two offset sources
2. The viewers wear eyeglasses to filter offset images from a single source separated to each eye
3. The light source split the images directionally into the viewer's eyes (no glasses required to view which is also known as Auto stereoscopy)

Concept:
To showcase/promote the interplay of various Science & Technology (also to understand the need for inter-disciplinary or multi-disciplinary approach) to create Virtual Reality/Immersive Experience and inculcate the interest for Science, we wish to establish Network of 4D or 5D or 7DPlus Theatres/Fun Corners at Science Centres, Museums, Schools/Tourist Places/Academic Institutions and/or On Wheels either with the support of Government or Public-Private Partnerships or Sponsorship from Corporate world as CSR initiative. Within 3 Years, we can explore the opportunities by establishing at least 15-25 such facilities across the country to benefit the School Children either on Permanent/semi-Permanent or On Wheels at Science Centres, Museums, Schools/Tourist Places/Academic Institutions etc.

Major Components of a 7DPlus Video Simulator Rides (Theatres) or Stereoscopic 3D or 7D+ Simulator Rides
The 7D Attraction brings together an immersive real life experience on-screen and sensational seat simulation coupled with special effects that are bound to enthrall our visitors. Historically, 7D Attractions have been thought of as a fringe benefit added to numerous other entertainment options in a Science Centres/Museums or mall or a theme park, but this idea is rapidly changing and making way for a truly world class learning centre or edufotainment experience to educate science/technology to contemporary school kids in a lucid way.

The technology that goes into the making of a 7D Attraction is truly world class as it combines the best in the business of audio-visual equipment including extreme performance control systems and high-end simulation. The 7D Attraction adds a layer of immersive fun for our visitors by treating them to experience the world of not only audio-visual but also other sensory effects such as Touch (Ticklers), Smell (Aroma), Movement of Seats, Combination of Rain, Wind, Snow, Bubble, and Lightening Effects. All the seat effects and theater effects are built-on either Permanent/semi-Permanent Model or as Mobile Auditorium/Theater on Wheels.

7DPlus Video Simulator Rides (Theatres) or Stereoscopic 3D or 7D+ Simulator Rides ON WHEELS
7DPlus Technology Network Company is aiming to provide NewAge Edufotainment (Education, Information & Entertainment) Solutions. It has designed indigenous 7XDPlus Video Simulator Ride Auditorium/Theater into a traveling road show or in other words 7D+ Theater On Wheels or on the move wherever required, it can be parked and provide amusements, education and entertainment to the viewers. These mobile attractions are completely turnkey and ideal for temporary or semi-permanent (quasi-permanent) exhibits at science centres, museums, zoos, fairs, carnivals, religious festivals, Special parties, Celebrations, special events etc and a host of other venues. Each 7XDPlus On Wheels attraction can be customized for every event with branding and theming inside and out — as well as custom 3D contents. Our standard 3DoF/6 DOF Pneumatic/Hydraulic/servo motion EFX seats are a perfect fit for this advancing technology.

The following pictures are self explanatory to provide the features of 7DPlus Simulator ON WHEELS built by us as a prototype and proof of concept (PoC) to demonstrate the capability of interdisciplinary research out come and built its kind first time in India with the help of Hi-Tech Engineers, Bangalore which has their Design Studio and Product Development Centre at New Horizon College of Engineering. It is built on Ashok Leyland Multi-Axle Chassis. Hi-Tech Engineers are specialized in Special Purpose Vehicles (SPV) such as 1000 KVA Genset with Sound Proof On Wheels, Outside Broadcasting (OB) Vans, Hospital On Wheels (Mobile Dental Clinics), Kitchen On Wheels (Restaurant On Wheels) etc. They have also built Cluster of Bio-Toilets On Wheels for First International Air Show held at Bangalore.

They regularly do projects related to design and development of SPVs for Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), Aeronautical Research and Development Board (AR&DB), Bharat Earth Movers Ltd (BEML), National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) etc. They always strive for innovative and cost effective contemporary solutions for their projects. Recently, they have developed dental clinic kit for door to door service as “D2H” for M/s Mobident as "World Class Dental Care: Affordable & Accessible at your Door step". 7DPlus Simulator ON WHEELS, houses World’s First and Largest 3D Screen (16’6”) Video Simulator Ride having 20 Seats Built on 35’ Truck Chassis with Expandable Auditorium On Wheels. 9 International Patents have been filed at Russian Federation under Utility Model Application No.2014115371 and Russian Federation (Rospatent) Patent No. 152801.

It is a self contained Air-Conditioned Auditorium has very good state of the art acoustics insulation with In-built Generator with On-line UPS etc. It has also fitted with Snow Machines, Bubble Machines along with all other Special Effects as mentioned above. The entire indigenous design process of 7DPlus Simulator ON WHEELS with the help of National Design and Research Forum, The Institution of Engineers (India) and Dr.Saurabh Kwatra, Head, International Innovations, New Delhi has resulted in nearly 12 more International Patents which has been filled recently.

Various Potential Applications of Expandable Auditorium on Wheels:
The proposed Multi-purpose Expandable Auditorium can be used for variety of other applications and can house Intensive Care Unit (ICU), Rural Hospital, Computer/Internet Centre, Mobile Labs, Mobile Digital Library, Live Telecast Sound Proof Studio, Dormitory, Caravan, Mobile Home etc. For Further Details regarding the commercialization of the product can be heard from Mr. S. Sridhar, 7DPlus Technology Network Company [New Age Edufotainment (Education, Information & Entertainment) Solutions Company], having its Registered Office at Sakthi Body Works Campus, 46, Poonamallee Bye-Pass Road, (Opp to MTC Bus Depot.), Poonamallee, Chennai 600 056, Tamil Nadu, Mobile: 09566776675 Email: tmssri@yahoo.co.in. Currently the Mobile Auditorium On Wheels is in operation as "Technology Demonstration and Evaluation Unit" at Sripuram Golden Temple, Near Vellore, Tamil Nadu, since June 2013 on wards.
Mr. Sridhar has signed MoU with CIT, Bangalore for Commercialization of their Patents on the “Multipurpose Expandable Auditorium On Wheels” for various potential real life applications along with other related Patents.

Existing Collaborations and Network of Organisations:
7DPlus Technology Network Company
Knowledge Partner Technologies Private Limited
Indian Technology Congress Association
Cambridge Institute of Technology
University Space Engineering Consortium (UNISEC)- India
7D+ Fun Corner
Geeks Space

Expert Team who haveUpgraded the Immersive Experiences of 7D Simulator from Cambridge Institute of Technology, Bangalore have Visited on 23 June 2023; L to R:Dr. Antony Louis Piriyakumar, Professor and Dean (R&D), Head (AI and ML), Dr. Y. Muralidhar Reddy, President Institution Innovation Council (IIC) & Manager- Corporate Relations, CCCIR, Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan, Professor Emeritus, Mr. Nithin Mohan, CEO, Cambridge Group of Institutions and Dr. Cyril Prasanna Raj P, Professor and Director - Cambrian Consultancy Center and Industrial Research (CCCIR), CIT, Bangalore.

Prototype of 7DPlus Video Simulator Ride “On Wheels”
9 International Patents have been filled at Russian Federation under Utility Model Application No.2014115371
Russian Federation (Rospatent) International Patent No. 152801

 

7DPlus Video Simulator Ride “On Wheels”: Screen Portion after Expansion
9 International Patents have been filled at Russian Federation under Utility Model Application No.2014115371
Russian Federation (Rospatent) International Patent No. 152801

 

Conceptual Model of 7DPlus Video Simulator Ride “On Wheels”: Inside View of the Auditorium after Expansion
9 International Patents have been filled at Russian Federation under Utility Model Application No.2014115371
Russian Federation (Rospatent) International Patent No. 152801

 

9 International Patents have been filled at Russian Federation under Utility Model Application No.2014115371
Russian Federation (Rospatent) International Patent No. 152801

 

Russian Federation (Rospatent) International Patent No. 152801

 

9 International Patents have been filled at Russian Federation under Utility Model Application No.2014115371
Russian Federation (Rospatent) International Patent No. 152801

Figure 2 Five landing wheels which were assembled/attached
to the outside body of expandable portion before the expansion

 

Figure 2 Five landing wheels which were assembled/attached
to the outside body of expandable portion before the expansion

Figure 3 Fully Expanded Auditorium on Five landing wheels
(Major Guiding Wheels are partly seen at Top & Bottom)

 

Conceptual Design of Expanding Upward and Both
Sides of Truck to get More Spacious Auditorium

Other Noteworthy R&D Projects of Cambridge Institute of Technology Being Commercialized/In Process:

• Dr. K. Gopalakrishnan’s “Hybrid Career Trilogy”: Wheel of Life-Happiness Index-DMIT as Hybrid Career Tech Solutions Model (1993-2023)
• 7D Motion Simulators with 6Degrees of Freedom (6DoF) and 3 Degrees of Freedom (3DoF) Operated by Hydraulic System or Pneumatic System
• Motion Files Acquisition System for 7D Motion Simulators with 6 Degrees of Freedom (6DoF) and 3 Degrees of Freedom (3DoF) Operated by Hydraulic System or Pneumatic System
• Special Purpose Motor Vehicles: Offers Integrated Solutions On-Wheels for Many Applications
• Drone Technologies for Agriculture and Defence Sectors
• Intelligent Imaging Solutions
• Motion Capture Systems
• Nano Satellite Subsystems (OBC/EPS/Telemetry Systems/Antennas/Cube Satellite Structure)
• Class Room Satellites and CanSats
• Smart City IIoT Simulator/Emulator
• Space Lab On Wheels
• Smart Float Therapy Chamber
• CIT 6i Lab Systems and Solutions