About the Department
The Department of Robotics & Automation at Angadi Institute of Technology and Management (AITM) was established in 2021 under the Suresh Angadi Education Foundation. The department is dedicated to preparing future-ready engineers equipped with the skills and knowledge required for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. With a strong focus on emerging technologies, the department aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry requirements.
The department offers a cutting-edge curriculum aligned with industry needs in areas such as robotics, industrial automation, artificial intelligence, machine learning, control systems, and additive manufacturing. This interdisciplinary approach ensures that students gain a comprehensive understanding of modern engineering technologies and their practical applications.
The department is supported by state-of-the-art infrastructure, including advanced robotics laboratories and automation systems that enable hands-on learning and experimentation. These facilities provide students with the opportunity to work with modern tools and technologies, enhancing their technical competencies and problem-solving skills.
With a strong emphasis on research and innovation, faculty members and students actively engage in projects related to automation, AI-driven systems, and smart manufacturing. The department encourages innovative thinking and supports students in participating in technical competitions, research initiatives, and collaborative projects.
The department also maintains strong industry linkages with organizations such as Intel and actively participates in national-level hackathons, workshops, and technical competitions. These collaborations provide students with exposure to real-world challenges and industry practices.
The department is supported by a skilled and dedicated faculty team with strong academic and research credentials. Faculty members regularly publish research papers in reputed journals and present their work at national and international conferences, contributing to the advancement of robotics and automation technologies.
Vision Statement
To provide quality education in Robotics and Automation, enabling students to acquire strong technical knowledge, practical skills, and innovative thinking necessary for their overall growth and professional success.
Mission Statements
M1: Provide quality education in Robotics and Automation with strong domain knowledge and hands-on skills, delivered by qualified faculty in line with the latest technological advancements.
M2: Adopt innovative, student-centered teaching methods to nurture analytical thinking, creativity, and problem-solving abilities.
M3: Create a supportive learning environment that helps students develop professional competence, leadership qualities, ethical values, and a spirit of lifelong learning.
HOD's Message
Our department is committed to nurturing innovative minds and preparing students to meet the challenges of the rapidly evolving world of robotics, automation, and intelligent systems. With a blend of strong academic foundations, hands-on learning, and exposure to the latest technologies, we aim to shape competent engineers who can contribute meaningfully to industry and society.
We emphasize holistic development by integrating technical expertise with creativity, teamwork, and ethical responsibility. Our dedicated faculty members, modern laboratories, and strong industry collaborations provide students with an environment that encourages research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
The future belongs to those who can merge imagination with technology—and at the Department of Robotics and Automation, we strive to equip our students with the skills, confidence, and vision to become global leaders in this exciting domain.
I welcome you to explore the opportunities that our department offers and be a part of this transformative journey.
Dr. Pooja V. Anagolkar
Professor & HoD- Dept. of Robotics and Automation
Program Outcomes (PSOs)
- PO1: Engineering Knowledge: Apply the knowledge of mathematics, science, engineering fundamentals, and an engineering specialization to the solution of complex engineering problems.
- PO2: Problem Analysis: Identify, formulate, research literature, and analyse complex engineering problems reaching substantiated conclusions using first principles of mathematics, natural sciences, and engineering sciences.
- PO3: Design/Development of Solutions: Design solutions for complex engineering problems and design system components or processes that meet the specified needs with appropriate consideration for public health and safety and cultural, societal, and environmental considerations.
- PO4: Conduct Investigations of Complex Problems: Use research-based knowledge and research methods including design of experiments, analysis and interpretation of data, and synthesis of information to provide valid conclusions.
- PO5: Modern Tool Usage: Create, select, and apply appropriate techniques, resources, and modern engineering and IT tools including prediction and modelling to complex engineering activities with an understanding of the limitations.
- PO6: The Engineer and Society: Apply reasoning informed by contextual knowledge to assess societal, health, safety, legal, and cultural issues and the consequent responsibilities relevant to professional engineering practice.
- PO7: Environment and Sustainability: Understand the impact of professional engineering solutions in societal and environmental contexts, and demonstrate the knowledge of the need for sustainable development.
- PO8: Ethics: Apply ethical principles and commit to professional ethics and responsibilities and norms of engineering practice.
- PO9: Individual and Team Work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
- PO10: Communication: Communicate effectively on complex engineering activities with the engineering community and society at large, including writing effective reports and design documentation, making effective presentations, and giving and receiving clear instructions.
- PO11: Project Management and Finance: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering and management principles and apply these to one’s own work, as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
- PO12: Lifelong Learning: Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and lifelong learning in the broadest context of technological change.
Program Specific Outcomes (PSOs)
- PSO1: Apply the knowledge of robotics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and control systems to design and improve smart machines capable of solving real-world problems.
- PSO2: Integrate skills in automation, mechatronics, IoT, CAD/CAM, and renewable energy to develop practical and innovative solutions for industry, research, and entrepreneurial ventures.
- PSO3: Develop teamwork, leadership, ethical values, and management abilities to address societal needs and contribute responsibly to the field of robotics and automation.