IIT-M alumnus donates Rs 1 cr for robotics lab

The laboratory will provide hands-on learning experience for students and will enable teaching and research in robotics field, a release from IIT-M said on Wednesday. The robotics facility was expected to fill a gap in the robotics education in India, promote learning and increase research output in the field. Considering the growth in robotic technology and applications, this facility was expected to attract highly motivated students and enhance the overall standing of IIT-M in the field of robotics teaching and research. Prof T Asokan, Head, Department of Engineering Design, IIT-M said, “We are confident that the research and teaching facility in robotics will make a large impact in the long run and the students and the faculty will be hugely benefited.” ”The major facilities planned in this laboratory included Serial Manipulators for collaborative manipulation (cobots), Parallel Manipulators and Robotic automation system,” he added.