Robotic umbrellas drum up a storm at Thrissur Pooram
The robotic umbrellas were developed by 'Robo Tuskers,' a student-faculty start-up from Jyothi Engineering College. Designed and built using advanced technology, the robotic drummers operated on specially written code, and the umbrellas are equipped with LED lighting to enhance the visual impact. According to the creators, the project is a creative response to the current socio-cultural climate.
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