Ingenious Research Solutions with DRDO Support Develops Homegrown Facial Recognition System

Ingenious Research Solutions, with DRDO's support, has developed Divya Drishti, an AI-powered facial recognition system, enhancing India's security infrastructure and promoting self-reliance in defence technology.

Ingenious Research Solutions, an AI start-up based in Noida, has developed an advanced facial recognition system called 'Divya Drishti' with support from the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). This new tool, which uses AI to perform facial authentication with high accuracy, promises to enhance national security and reduce fraud.

Founded by AI expert Dr. Shivani Verma in 2022, Ingenious Research aims to create cutting-edge technologies for strategic sectors. The start-up gained prominence after winning the DRDO innovation contest in 2023, securing funding from the Ministry of Defence's Technology Development Fund to commercialize their innovative solutions.

Divya Drishti stands out due to its dual-factor authentication, combining facial recognition with gait and skeletal analysis. This approach ensures over 95% accuracy even in challenging conditions such as low light or obscured faces, making it highly reliable for security applications. This technology will be particularly useful for managing access at sensitive facilities and enhancing overall security infrastructure.

The system is set to be deployed across various sectors, including defence, law enforcement, enterprises, and public infrastructure. It aligns with the government's push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative. By integrating advanced AI technology, Ingenious Research is contributing to building a robust indigenous defence industrial base in India.

Additionally, Ingenious Research is expanding its portfolio to include solutions like drone detection, satellite imaging, and autonomous robots. As India continues to focus on strengthening its defence capabilities, collaborations like these are expected to grow, further boosting the nation's self-reliance and innovation in critical technology sectors.