Centre of Excellence in Robotics and Automation

Vision

To Empower innovation and excellence in robotics and automation through cutting-edge research, industry collaboration, and transformative technology solutions.

Mission

Advance Research and Innovation: Foster cutting-edge research and innovation in robotics and automation, driving technological advancements that address contemporary industrial challenges and contribute to societal well-being.

Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Promote interdisciplinary collaboration between academia, industry, and government agencies, creating a synergistic environment that accelerates the development and deployment of robotic and automation technologies.

Skill Development and Education: Empower students, researchers, and professionals with advanced knowledge and practical skills in robotics and automation, ensuring a skilled workforce ready to lead in the global technological landscape.

Sustainable Solutions: Develop sustainable and ethical robotic and automation solutions that improve efficiency, safety, and productivity while minimizing environmental impact, contributing to a sustainable future.

Objectives:

Research and Innovation: Conduct and support groundbreaking research to drive innovation in robotics and automation technologies.
Education and Training: Provide world-class education and training programs for students, professionals, and researchers, ensuring a skilled workforce for the future.
Industry Collaboration: Foster strong partnerships with industry leaders to address real-world challenges, encourage technology transfer, and promote collaborative projects.
Incubation and Startups: Support the development and growth of startups in the robotics and automation space by providing mentorship, resources, and a conducive ecosystem.
Knowledge Dissemination: Act as a hub for disseminating knowledge through workshops, conferences, seminars, and publications, contributing to the global discourse on robotics and automation.

Key Highlights

Funding

Received Grant of Rs 50,000/year from DST for 2023 & 2024 for National Technology Day.

Active Projects

30 ongoing projects in Robotics and Automation

Research Publication

Published 5 research papers

Collaborations

2 MoUs

Student Engagement

16 students completed internships with IITs.
10 students received Drone Pilot (DGCA) Certification License

Start-ups

Labs Under COE-Robotics and Automation

Drone Lab (collaboration with Govt approved RPTO)
E yantra Lab (Collaboration with IIT Bombay)

Lab facilities:

Drone Lab Facility: facilities of Small and Medium category Drones such as quadcopter, Hexacopter, agri drone
Equipped with Battery Charging Stations and Assembly of Drones
Remote Pilot Certification
Facility of 3 D printing, Robotic Arm, Projector Machine

Labs:

Drone Projects based on applications

Facility of 3 D printing, Robotic Arm, Projector Machine

Center of Excellence in Robotics and Automation

Start Ups

Taranpreet Kaur & Shubham (B.Tech CSE) Swalocker
Naman Punn (B.Tech CSE) incubated in KEIC, B-TRACK
Awarded with Pre incubation grant

Team Members

Dr. Puja Acharya

Coordinator

Dr. Rakhi Dua

Member

Dr. Rupesh Kumar Tipu

Member

Dr. Appurva Jain

Member

Dr. Ayyala Kishore Ajay Kumar

Member

Internships:

Students selected for internships at IIT Mandi
Trainings / Workshops / Internships
Practical exposure to Robotics & Drone Making Bootcamp for K R Mangalam University students at IIT Mandi from 25–30 Dec 2023.
150 students have attained the certificate after completion of test.

Student Testimonials

Project Title: Lip Synchronization Using OpenCV

Project Summary: I used the Wav2Lip model to design a lip synchronization project during my internship at IIT Mandi. I also made a video quality enhancer to boost the final video output. High SSIM and PSNR ratings from this work greatly improved the quality of the footage. This project improved my knowledge of cutting-edge AI methods and laid a strong basis for upcoming developments in AI-driven apps and video processing. Engaging conversations and taking part in religious and cultural events enhanced my experience even further, making the internship fulfilling on a personal and professional level. I’m thankful to CoE-Robotics and Automation for providing opportunity to me.

Project Title: Design and Development of Drone

Project Summary: During my internship at IIT Mandi, I worked on the assembly and hardware installation of drones. The project involved constructing the drone's frame, installing motors, ESCs, and other essential electronics and precise alignment of components to optimize performance. Post assembly, I focused on software calibration, including tuning the flight controller and configuring the ESCs using Q Ground Control. I also worked on calibrating sensors like the IMU and GPS for stable flight. This hands-on experience provided me with in-depth knowledge of drone mechanics, electronics, and the importance of precise calibration for reliable operation.stems. My achievements included configuring a dual boot system, creating custom Gazebo worlds, and controlling the physical Husky robot using ROS and the joystick.

Project Title: Design and Development of Drone

Project Summary: Project Summary: During my internship at IIT Mandi, I worked on the assembly and hardware installation of drones. The project involved constructing the drone’s frame, installing motors, ESCs, and other essential electronics and precise alignment of components to optimize performance. Post assembly, I focused on software calibration, including tuning the flight controller and configuring the ESCs using Q Ground Control. I also worked on calibrating sensors like the IMU and GPS for stable flight. This hands-on experience provided me with in-depth knowledge of drone mechanics, electronics, and the importance of precise calibration for reliable operation

Project Title: Husky UGV

Project Summary: During my internship at IIT Mandi, I focused on simulating and controlling the Husky UGV (Unmanned Ground Vehicle) using ROS Noetic and Gazebo. I successfully set up the simulation, created custom environments, and implemented path-planning algorithms like A* and RRT. Additionally, I recorded and trained Dynamic Movement Primitives (DMP) models for trajectory execution. The experience deepened my understanding of ROS, Gazebo, and path planning, while also enhancing my skills in integrating and controlling robotic systems. My achievements included configuring a dual boot system, creating custom Gazebo worlds, and controlling the physical Husky robot using ROS and the joystick

Events Organized:

MindBenders 1.0 – Social & Innovative Project Contest (20 Oct 2022)

Total Projects: 40
Participation: more than 100 Students
Prize worth 20000

MindBenders 2.0 – Social & Innovative Project Contest (20 Oct 2023)

Total Projects: 80
Participation: more than 200 Students
Prize worth 30000

MindBenders 3.0 – Innovative Project Contest (29–30 April 2024)

Center of Excellence – Robotics and Automation Lab:

FireBird V 2560
Spark V Robot
Fire Bird V P89V51RD2 adapter card
Raspberry-Pi 3
Zigbee Modules 100m range
Zigbee Modules Adapter
Sharp GP2Y0A21YK0F infrared range sensor (10cm to 80cm)

Raspberry Pi 5
Raspberry Pi 5 Active Cooler
Arduino UNO R4 WiFi
Original Arduino Uno Rev3
Arduino Nano A000005
ESP32 CAM Development Board
ESP32 38Pin Development Board WiFi+Bluetooth Ultra-Low Power Consumption Dual Core
2.0 Inch SPI TFT LCD Color Screen Module
LCD1602 Parallel LCD Display
3.5″ Touch Screen LCD Raspberry Pi Display
White Type C cable
Waveshare USB Type-C Male To USB-A Female Adapter
Ambrane Fast Charging Braided Micro USB Cable 3A
PIR Motion Sensor Detector Module
Orange 4mm PNP Inductive Proximity Sensor
Infrared Obstacle Avoidance IR Sensor Module
MQ-9 Carbon Monoxide, Methane and LPG Gas Sensor Module
DHT11 Temperature And Humidity Sensor Module
Soil Moisture Meter, Soil Humidity Sensor, Water Sensor, Soil Hygrometer
1 channel 5V 10A Relay Control Board Module
MPU-6050 3-Axis Accelerometer and Gyro Sensor
TowerPro SG90 Continuous Rotation 360 Degree Servo Motor
ZD 850mm Full Carbon Fiber 850mm Hexa-Rotor Frame Combo Kit
Jiyi P3 Flight Controller Kit
PIXHAWK 2.4.8 Combo Kit
APM 2.8 Flight Controller
F330 Glass Fiber Mini Quadcopter Frame 330mm
S500 Carbon Fiber Quadcopter Drone Frame Kit
A2212 1400KV Brushless Motor for Drone with SimonK 30A ESC and 1045 Propeller Set
ReadytoSky 40A 2-4S ESC for Drone
SimonK 30A BLDC ESC Electronic Speed Controller with Connectors
2212 920KV Brushless DC Motor for Drone with Black Cap
Flysky FS-i6X 2.4GHz 6CH AFHDS 2A RC Transmitter With FS-iA10B 2.4GHz 10CH Receiver
TF-LUNA Micro LiDAR Distance Sensor for IoT ITS
Lightweight 2-AXIS Brushless Gimbal
PROCUS Viper 20MP 4K Budget Sports Action Camera
TS832 48Ch 5.8G 600mW Wireless Audio/Video Transmitter for FPV RC
600TVL 170 Degree Mini FPV AV Camera with Audio for Mini 200 250 300 Drone
5.8G UVC OTG Android AV Phone Receiver
915Mhz 100mW Mini Telemetry Kit
Crystal Ball-Model V, quadcopter, 5.4 kg, category- small
Remote Control T-12
Iotech -Hexacopter Agribot MX, 27.2 kg-Category- Medium
H16 Remote Controller
LiPo Battery 20000mAH
Simulators, Real Flight 9.5
Canopy
Battery Chargers
Battery 25000 mAH

National Technology 2024

Phoenix Drone Flying Centre

Current Projects

Wild Life Protection using Drones
Seedcopter
Obstacle Detection Drone
Strike Avoidance UAV
Speech Recognition Drone
Cleaning Panels of building using drones
Crop diseases detection Drone
Crop Management Drone
RFID Card Door Lock with Access control system
Wireless Voice Controlled Robot
Live Track and Railway Safety
Automated Trash sorting robotic arm
Bhartikisan
Lifi classroom
Train accident prevention
B track
Swalocker
DAC (Drone Automatic System)
Air quality monitoring and alert system
Remote Voting system
Automatic movable road divider
Pet Guard Band
Wireless EV charging system
Robotic Arms: Precision and versatility in motion
Autonomous delivery bot
Digging Dip: Soil Moisture sensor with ESP8266
Underwater ROV: Uses and Applications: Building an underwater surveillance Drone