Pune: A state-of-the-art Robotics Lab at Pimpri Chinchwad Science Park was inaugurated on Independence Day (August 15) by PCMC Commissioner Shekhar Singh.
Established jointly by Leadership for Equity (LFE) and Robotex India, the facility is aimed at providing students with hands-on learning in robotics, electronics, programming, and artificial intelligence to enhance their problem-solving and creative skills.
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Robotics Lab at Pimpri Chinchwad Science Park to Build Future-Ready Skills
Highlighting the importance of the initiative, Commissioner Shekhar Singh said, “The Robotics Lab will not only teach technology but also provide a platform for students to innovate, solve problems, and build confidence to participate in the future economy.”
The Science Park already houses a Computer Science Coding Lab where students have been introduced to block coding and project building. The addition of the Robotics Lab will expand their exposure to advanced robotics and programming, enabling them to innovate further.
Competitions and Training at Robotics Lab at Pimpri Chinchwad Science Park
Students trained in the Robotics Lab will have the opportunity to participate in robotics competitions such as the Entrepreneurship Challenge, Line Follower, Maze Solver, and Girls’ Fire Fight. These contests are designed to sharpen technical skills while instilling teamwork, leadership, and innovation.
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To ensure the initiative’s long-term sustainability, teacher training programs will be conducted so that educators can continue guiding students after the workshops. Dr Shraddha Khapriya, CEO of Science Park, emphasized, “This will ensure long-term impact and continuity of the program.”
Other dignitaries present at the launch included Pravin Tupe, Founding Director of Science Park; Damini Mainkar, COO of LFE; Manisha Sawant, Operations Head of Robotex India; and Madhukar Reddy Banuri, Founder & CEO of LFE.
