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The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has inaugurated a robotics laboratory as part of a CSR-funded partnership with Bechtel India Private Limited. The facility will focus on
robotics, automation and advanced construction technologies for the construction and
infrastructure sectors.
The laboratory will support research and development in construction robotics and automation,while providing students and researchers opportunities to work on industry-focused projects and emerging technologies. IIT Madras and Bechtel India aim to develop technology solutions for real-world construction applications and strengthen collaboration between academic research and industry.
The partnership will support joint research, consulting and technology development, with potential outcomes including research publications, patents, prototypes and industry demonstrations. The laboratory will also provide opportunities to test and demonstrate technologies for construction applications.
Bechtel India will contribute industry expertise to curriculum development and facilitate mentorship by industry professionals. The company will also explore internship opportunities at its offices for selected candidates. The collaboration will include technical guidance, access to relevant resources and joint innovation activities.
The initiative is expected to provide students with practical exposure to emerging technologies and their applications in the construction sector. IIT Madras said the programme could also support career opportunities in deep-tech and advanced engineering.
The memorandum of understanding was signed by IIT Madras Dean (Alumni and Corporate Relations) Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam, faculty members Prof. T. Asokan and Prof. Koshy Varghese, who will lead the laboratory, along with Bechtel India Managing Director Raja Yeluri and Robotics Manager Ravi Tata.
Prof. Mahalingam said the partnership would help IIT Madras address industry-relevant challenges in construction robotics and automation and create opportunities to test and demonstrate technologies.
Raja Yeluri said the collaboration would provide students, faculty and industry engineers with a shared space to work on construction challenges and develop automated solutions. The initiative is planned as a long-term collaboration, with the potential to support industry- relevant projects and applications over the next five to 10 years.
The laboratory will support research and development in construction robotics and automation,while providing students and researchers opportunities to work on industry-focused projects and emerging technologies. IIT Madras and Bechtel India aim to develop technology solutions for real-world construction applications and strengthen collaboration between academic research and industry.
The partnership will support joint research, consulting and technology development, with potential outcomes including research publications, patents, prototypes and industry demonstrations. The laboratory will also provide opportunities to test and demonstrate technologies for construction applications.
Bechtel India will contribute industry expertise to curriculum development and facilitate mentorship by industry professionals. The company will also explore internship opportunities at its offices for selected candidates. The collaboration will include technical guidance, access to relevant resources and joint innovation activities.
The initiative is expected to provide students with practical exposure to emerging technologies and their applications in the construction sector. IIT Madras said the programme could also support career opportunities in deep-tech and advanced engineering.
The memorandum of understanding was signed by IIT Madras Dean (Alumni and Corporate Relations) Prof. Ashwin Mahalingam, faculty members Prof. T. Asokan and Prof. Koshy Varghese, who will lead the laboratory, along with Bechtel India Managing Director Raja Yeluri and Robotics Manager Ravi Tata.
Prof. Mahalingam said the partnership would help IIT Madras address industry-relevant challenges in construction robotics and automation and create opportunities to test and demonstrate technologies.
Raja Yeluri said the collaboration would provide students, faculty and industry engineers with a shared space to work on construction challenges and develop automated solutions. The initiative is planned as a long-term collaboration, with the potential to support industry- relevant projects and applications over the next five to 10 years.
