Shivam Soni wins 1st Prize at Vikram Awards for Ladder-Climbing Robot

Mechanical Engineering student Shivam Soni (Roll No. 21BME136) has been awarded the 1st Prize worth ₹50,000 at the prestigious Vikram Awards—presented by Secure Meter Limited—for his innovative project: Design, Analysis & Development of a Quadruped Ladder-Climbing Robot for Telecom Tower Applications

This cutting-edge robot prototype demonstrates autonomous, stable climbing capabilities on telecom tower ladders, promising to enhance safety and inspection efficiency in field operations.

• Award: 1st Prize (₹50,000) at the Vikram Awards by Secure Meter Limited
• Student: Shivam Soni (Roll No. 21BME136)
• Project: Quadruped ladder-climbing robot designed for telecom tower applications
• Faculty Guides: Dr. Darshita Shah & Dr. Jatin Dave

What makes this innovation outstanding?

• A robust mechanical and control system design enabling safe navigation of vertical ladders
• Real-world relevance for telecom infrastructure inspection, with significant implications for workplace safety and operational efficiency
• Recognition under the Vikram Awards, which celebrate partnerships between academia and industry and encourage real-world engineering solutions

Congratulations to Shivam Soni and our faculty guides, Dr. Shah and Dr. Dave! Your expertise and mentorship have been instrumental in bringing this project to life and earning this distinguished recognition.