IIT-B contest to stimulate hunger for robotics

Each group of students will programme an existing robotic platform to address each of these aspects during a 12-week period.

The project is an outcome of teaching the “embedded systems” course at IIT-Bombay.

Institute authorities said a key component of the course was “project-based learning”,where students solve abstractions of real problems using robots and acquire practical engineering skills.

“In a growing economy,cheap skilled labour is a myth. Transporting vegetables long distances amid rising cost of diesel is increasing prices. The time is ripe for automation and robotic workers. If we can grow vegetables locally using automation,it will help bring cheaper and fresh produce to your kitchen,” Arya said.