_edited_edited.png)
RAFTAR
MOBILITY
PLATFORM
12 YEARS OF
EXPERIENCE
15+ INDUSTRY
PARTNERS
1+ MILLION STUDENT HOURS
ABOUT US
Founded in 2012, we have matured as the best Formula Student Team in the country. Now we are evolving into a national platform where state-of-the-art automotive technologies are invented, nurtured and disseminated to the Indian Automotive Industry.
We are a team of over 40+ students from different disciplines at IIT-Madras with a shared passion for technology and automotive engineering. With a flair for technical finesse and innovation, we strive for continuous technological advancement.
IIT Madras, a National Institute of Eminence, addresses the gap between theoretical learning and practical experience in the Indian education system. It's renowned for research, consultancy, and technological development, harmonizing theory and practice. IITM advances knowledge in Pure and Applied Science, Engineering, Social Science, and Humanities. Notably, it leads in utilizing technology for social impact through CSR collaborations, with 140+ partners and projects worth Rs. 200+ crores, pioneering technology-driven advancement.
ABOUT IIT MADRAS
HOW CAN YOU PARTNER
Co-developing Indigenous Technology
Aligning with the country’s vision of #atmanirbharbharat, developing indigenous automotive technology right here in Chennai, the automotive capital of India, is of vital importance for the country’s growth. We invite Industry leaders to partner us in developing indigenous technology together.
India's first Custom built Indigenous Vehicle Control Unit based on the in-house built SHAKTHI processors.
Developed an extensive framework for Electronic Control Unit, designed around the VAJRA SoC.
Indigenous
Vehicle
control unit
Data driven algorithm to estimate State of Charge.
Optimized for maximum accuracy with minimal footprint.
Can estimate SoC with less than 1% RMSE Error
Deep Learning based SoC estimation
SoC based Cell
Balancing
Chemical agnostic estimation algorithms
Physics and AI driven sensing
_svg.png)
Custom Battery Management System
Modular design allows for component-level replacement.
Switch between control strategies for different motor types
Intelligent Motor Controller
End-to-end Data Acquisition and Telemetry platform
Live Analysis of
Collected data
in a neat presentable
GUI
End-to-end Data Aquision
Telemetry enabled with collection of over 300 sensors
Providing Real time data for Perfomance Optimisation and testing
Telemetry enabled
In-house visualization and analytics using cloud computing.
Seamless versatility to cater to diverse vehicle needs
In-house virtualization
Complete customizability over hardware and software
Modular components with easy upgrade path
Easily scalable components
Complete
Customization
_edited.png)
Testing & Validation Environment for Technologies
Raftar platform provides excellent real-life testbeds for mobility technologies, under extreme automotive environments. Our prototype testbeds incorporate technology that is backed by multiple championships in both National and International automotive challenges.