IIIT Delhi Partners with EU to Boost Robotics Training in India’s Education Sector

IIIT Delhi led a collaborative initiative to enhance robotics education and research in India through the EU-funded IRASHUB project. This project aims to address the shortage of skilled talent in robotics technology in the country. Know details here

Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Delhi, as part of the EU-funded IRASHUB project, spearheaded a collaborative initiative to advance robotics education and research in India. Led by Principal Investigator Dr. Jainendra Shukla, PhD, an Assistant Professor at IIIT Delhi, the project brought together nine distinguished faculty members from IIIT Delhi, IIIT Allahabad, and IIIT Hyderabad for an intensive two-week training program in robotics.

Among the participating faculty from IIIT-Delhi were Dr Sanat K. Biswas and Dr Kalpana Shankhwar, who joined their colleagues for specialized training sessions at Università degli Studi di Genova, Italy, and Warsaw University of Technology, Poland, from June 10 to 21, 2024.

This collaborative training has enhanced the expertise of the participating faculty and has set the foundation for establishing a world-class robotics training program in India. Inspired by the esteemed EMARO and JEMARO programs - multi-country robotics training initiatives in Europe that have been successfully conducted for over 15 years - the IRASHUB project aims to emulate and adapt these successful models to the Indian context.

At the University of Genoa (UNIGE), the training program, coordinated by Prof. Fulvio Mastrogiovanni and Prof. Enrico Simetti, focused on crucial aspects of robotics such as the modelling of manipulation, kinematics, dynamics, and control. Additionally, the training included gesture-based robot control and task motion planning. This research is important for improving human-robot interaction and enabling robots to execute tasks more intuitively and effectively.

Second Phase of Robotics Training

The second phase of the training at Warsaw University of Technology (WUT) was hosted by Prof. Teresa Zielinska and Prof. Cezary Zieliński. This session emphasised mobile robotics and robot programming methods, which are pivotal for creating autonomous robots that can operate effectively in dynamic environments. The training provided valuable knowledge and skills in cutting-edge robotic technologies.

Prof. Ranjan Bose, Director of IIIT-Delhi, highlighted the promising future of robotics in India, stating, "Robotics holds immense potential for driving innovation and solving real-world challenges in India. This event has been incredibly beneficial in equipping our faculty with the necessary skills and knowledge to lead this transformative journey. We are grateful to our European partners for their support and collaboration in making this training programme a success."

Dr. Jainendra Shukla stated, "It was an amazing experience to witness the wonderful training facilities and infrastructure available at both partner universities. This exposure has motivated us to develop cutting-edge robotics training programmes in India, leveraging the insights and methodologies we have gained from our esteemed European counterparts. I invite stakeholders from various domains across India to collaborate with us in making India a global leader in robotics "

The EU-funded IRASHUB project, supported by 10 partners from 5 countries including 8 HEIs, and 1 industry partner, aims to foster cutting-edge robotics training and research over 36 months with a total budget of 7,97,785 Euros. It represents a significant step forward in enhancing robotics education and research capabilities in India, fostering international collaboration, and paving the way for future innovations in the field.

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