An engineering student has designed an unmanned computer-operated miniature car that can be controlled through satellite signals through Internet-based computer networking.
VVV Karthi, the 21-year-old computer student who hails from Coimbatore said the operators could access the car through secured passwords.
"Basically the car operates with the help of satellite signals. The point to access the signals is controlled by a network. The network area is served through Internet so it is very easy to access the network of the car. The relevant detail of the car is received to a particular user that operates the signal," said Karthi.
Karthi also said the programme, which took a year to develop, cannot be hacked easily as it is designed to operate with a wireless mobile phone command.
The users would be given a secured password and identification number.
The operating command would be linked to a satellite through the Internet. After the password is verified the vehicle can be operated from any corner of the world.
If an attempt to hack the car is made it sends a message and alert signals to the user.
Karthi said the unmanned car had a number of user-friendly features.
"The unique feature of the car is that it can be operated from any part of the world and you just need a computer to operate it. No other system is needed. It only has a simple password, which could be logged in and can be easily operated. No driver in particular is required to run it," said Karthi.
This surveillance vehicle can be used in factories to carry goods and also to keep a watch on any activity from a distance.
It can also prove beneficial in security of temples and can be even used in search operations by the police force in dense forests or hilly areas.
The computer wizard plans to use the same technology for air surveillance by using the same technology in helicopters.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Coimbatore real estate continues to boom
Though the real-estate market in Coimbatore is set to see nearly twice the number of apartment units entering the housing segment in the city next year, the industry remains unfazed about it causing any glut or demand stagnation. The residents of Coimbatore are also likely to see the skylines of the city being dotted with (mini) skyscrapers as almost 10-12 apartment projects of 8-14 floors in each block are likely to come up in the city next year which, however, is not likely to cause any easing of rates due to factors such as the need for more open spaces and increased construction cost.
Mr Rajesh B. Lund, Vice-President of the Tamil Nadu unit of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) and Managing Director of Srivari Property Developers, Coimbatore, said the Coimbatore market annually absorbed about 2,000-3,000 units of two- and three-bedroom apartments. His expectation was that next year, 4,000-6,000 units would come into the market with majority of them catering to the ‘mid-segment' with up to 1,500 sq.ft in area and consisting of two- and three-bedrooms. The rates could be between Rs 2,700/sq.ft and Rs 4,000/sq.ft depending on the location but excluding prized areas such as Race Course, R. S. Puram and Saibaba Colony where the land price is much higher and space is scarce.
Coimbatore already has apartment complexes of up to 8-10 floors. But they will become more pronounced, thanks to the changes in the Development Control Rules (DCR) a few months ago and would come up chiefly off the arterial Avinashi road, Tiruchi road, Sathyamangalam road and Mettupalayam road. Most of the apartment complexes here would have 8-12 floors. The number of units would depend on the extent of land but builders would require a large area for such projects as they would require more open areas.
Mr Lund said his company had two projects on the drawing board — one in Vilankurichi having 10 floors, off Avinashi road, and the other on the Mettupalayam road having 12 floors. Mr Lund said the new DCR, which came into force in June this year, has allowed the builders to go for higher floors subject to certain norms, such as road width being more than 60 ft. This would allow for more open space and ‘breathing space' and more recreation area for the residents. In Coimbatore, a large number of apartment complexes are of G+3 floor type that cover nearly 60 per cent of the plot area.
But he ruled out cost of apartments in such skyscrapers coming down — citing factors such as higher construction cost due to the need to lay a stronger foundation, cost of conveying material, labour cost and the longer duration of construction that pushes up the financial cost of projects etc, apart from increasing land cost. While there may not be any price reduction due to higher floors being allowed, the builders may tweak the size of the apartments so that the overall purchase cost could be affordable. There were good contractors in the city capable of executing such large projects but the city has not yet reached the level of building genuine skyscrapers of 20 to 30 floors as in Mumbai.
He estimated that the high-rises being planned here would have an average built-up area of 50,000 sq.ft to 2 lakh sq.ft each and their USP was they would provide a better quality of life as living space would be more and at higher floors one may not need air-conditioners.
As done in Mumbai, would he charge extra for each higher floor beyond a level in his forthcoming project? Mr Lund said, “ideally we would like to charge (as in Mumbai) but we will address it at the time of bookings.”
No correction likely
Mr V.Mohan, Managing Director, Mayflower Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore, who is also planning to enter this high-rise segment, said a lot of such projects are under approval in the city and next year would see many of them being launched. But as there are not many roads that are 60 ft wide, the places where these could come up would be fewer. He said the large number of launches next year is not expected to have an unsettling impact on the realty market. Any realtor, including a market biggie from Bangalore planning to enter the city, will phase out their execution and “definitely correction will not happen” since compared with land price the apartments are ‘realistically priced' in Coimbatore.
Mr V.Subramanian, Executive Director, Ramani Realtors Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore, said the major advantage of Coimbatore was that even in prime areas such as R.S.Puram or Ram Nagar, flats could be bought for Rs 4,500-5,000 per sq.ft, a luxury not available in many other cities. What was of concern to the builders was the high cost of land. The demand was for flats in the Rs 35-Rs 50 lakh price band but as buyers in this segment are price-sensitive, developers have to tread cautiously.
Mr Rajesh B. Lund, Vice-President of the Tamil Nadu unit of the Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) and Managing Director of Srivari Property Developers, Coimbatore, said the Coimbatore market annually absorbed about 2,000-3,000 units of two- and three-bedroom apartments. His expectation was that next year, 4,000-6,000 units would come into the market with majority of them catering to the ‘mid-segment' with up to 1,500 sq.ft in area and consisting of two- and three-bedrooms. The rates could be between Rs 2,700/sq.ft and Rs 4,000/sq.ft depending on the location but excluding prized areas such as Race Course, R. S. Puram and Saibaba Colony where the land price is much higher and space is scarce.
Coimbatore already has apartment complexes of up to 8-10 floors. But they will become more pronounced, thanks to the changes in the Development Control Rules (DCR) a few months ago and would come up chiefly off the arterial Avinashi road, Tiruchi road, Sathyamangalam road and Mettupalayam road. Most of the apartment complexes here would have 8-12 floors. The number of units would depend on the extent of land but builders would require a large area for such projects as they would require more open areas.
Mr Lund said his company had two projects on the drawing board — one in Vilankurichi having 10 floors, off Avinashi road, and the other on the Mettupalayam road having 12 floors. Mr Lund said the new DCR, which came into force in June this year, has allowed the builders to go for higher floors subject to certain norms, such as road width being more than 60 ft. This would allow for more open space and ‘breathing space' and more recreation area for the residents. In Coimbatore, a large number of apartment complexes are of G+3 floor type that cover nearly 60 per cent of the plot area.
But he ruled out cost of apartments in such skyscrapers coming down — citing factors such as higher construction cost due to the need to lay a stronger foundation, cost of conveying material, labour cost and the longer duration of construction that pushes up the financial cost of projects etc, apart from increasing land cost. While there may not be any price reduction due to higher floors being allowed, the builders may tweak the size of the apartments so that the overall purchase cost could be affordable. There were good contractors in the city capable of executing such large projects but the city has not yet reached the level of building genuine skyscrapers of 20 to 30 floors as in Mumbai.
He estimated that the high-rises being planned here would have an average built-up area of 50,000 sq.ft to 2 lakh sq.ft each and their USP was they would provide a better quality of life as living space would be more and at higher floors one may not need air-conditioners.
As done in Mumbai, would he charge extra for each higher floor beyond a level in his forthcoming project? Mr Lund said, “ideally we would like to charge (as in Mumbai) but we will address it at the time of bookings.”
No correction likely
Mr V.Mohan, Managing Director, Mayflower Enterprises Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore, who is also planning to enter this high-rise segment, said a lot of such projects are under approval in the city and next year would see many of them being launched. But as there are not many roads that are 60 ft wide, the places where these could come up would be fewer. He said the large number of launches next year is not expected to have an unsettling impact on the realty market. Any realtor, including a market biggie from Bangalore planning to enter the city, will phase out their execution and “definitely correction will not happen” since compared with land price the apartments are ‘realistically priced' in Coimbatore.
Mr V.Subramanian, Executive Director, Ramani Realtors Pvt Ltd, Coimbatore, said the major advantage of Coimbatore was that even in prime areas such as R.S.Puram or Ram Nagar, flats could be bought for Rs 4,500-5,000 per sq.ft, a luxury not available in many other cities. What was of concern to the builders was the high cost of land. The demand was for flats in the Rs 35-Rs 50 lakh price band but as buyers in this segment are price-sensitive, developers have to tread cautiously.
Athikadavu – Avanashi scheme
The survey for preparation of Detailed Project Report will include some of the areas that were left out in the initial plan for undertaking the survey.
This was decided at a review meeting undertaken by the Union Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications, A. Raja under instructions from the Chief Minister. The meeting was attended by Highways Minister Vellakoil M.P. Saminathan, the Principal Secretary to Government for Public Works Department and PWD officials at the Secretariat.
The scheme is aimed at utilising the two tmc.ft of surplus water during floods in Bhavani. The canal that starts from Pilloor ends at Achampalayam, near Annur. The scheme will benefit lakhs of people living in Coimbatore, Tirupur and Erode districts. It was felt that places such as Agraharasamakulam, Kondayampalayam, Ellapalayam, Telugupalayam, Devampalayam and Pachapalayam were left in the survey plan and now the officials have been asked to include these places as well.
The Minister exhorted the officials to make sure that the width of the canal was adequate enough to take more water since the scheme envisages tapping the water only during the floods.
The Public Works Department has assured to provide the report on completion of the survey by March 2011. The survey done so far has indicated that the project could be implemented at an outlay of Rs. 650 crore. On getting the report, the State with the assistance from the Union Government would undertake the implementation of the scheme.
This was decided at a review meeting undertaken by the Union Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications, A. Raja under instructions from the Chief Minister. The meeting was attended by Highways Minister Vellakoil M.P. Saminathan, the Principal Secretary to Government for Public Works Department and PWD officials at the Secretariat.
The scheme is aimed at utilising the two tmc.ft of surplus water during floods in Bhavani. The canal that starts from Pilloor ends at Achampalayam, near Annur. The scheme will benefit lakhs of people living in Coimbatore, Tirupur and Erode districts. It was felt that places such as Agraharasamakulam, Kondayampalayam, Ellapalayam, Telugupalayam, Devampalayam and Pachapalayam were left in the survey plan and now the officials have been asked to include these places as well.
The Minister exhorted the officials to make sure that the width of the canal was adequate enough to take more water since the scheme envisages tapping the water only during the floods.
The Public Works Department has assured to provide the report on completion of the survey by March 2011. The survey done so far has indicated that the project could be implemented at an outlay of Rs. 650 crore. On getting the report, the State with the assistance from the Union Government would undertake the implementation of the scheme.
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