Centre for Robotics & Intelligent Systems

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Overview / Summary

Advanced robotics research and development is centered at BITS Pilani's Centre for Robotics & Intelligent Systems (CRIS). CRIS seeks to develop robotic systems that can function in dynamic and complicated contexts by fusing enhanced sensing, intelligent control, and mechanical design. The center makes a substantial contribution to the development of robotics technology in India through interdisciplinary cooperation and a dedication to innovation.

Vision

To increase India's competitiveness in robotics and automation by creating intelligent, adaptable robotic systems that can work in changing contexts.

Mission

To promote interdisciplinary research and innovation in intelligent systems and robotics by combining knowledge from different engineering fields to produce cutting-edge technologies and prototypes.

Aim & Objectives
  • Create and build cutting-edge autonomous cars and robotic manipulators.
  • Create clever control schemes with fuzzy and neural networks.
  • Use DSP and microcontroller-based platforms to implement real-time control systems.
  • sophisticated robotic vision systems for tracking and object recognition.
Campus
Pilani Campus
Focus areas or Specializations of Center
SCARA and direct-drive manipulators' mechanical designs.
Creation of AGVs (autonomous guided vehicles) for rough terrain.
Robust and flexible robotic arm control systems.
Combining ultrasonic sensors and visual technologies to avoid obstacles.
Research on intelligent system design, virtual reality, and machine learning.
Key facilities or Resources provided by the Center
well-equipped labs for testing and prototyping robotic systems.
Tools for developing and verifying algorithms using simulation.
Platforms for testing control systems in real time.
Partnerships with organizations such as the University of Michigan (USA), BARC (Mumbai), and CAIR (Bangalore)
Services
  • Creation of specialized robotic systems for use in industrial settings.
  • Consulting for the development and deployment of intelligent systems.
  • Collaborative research initiatives with partners in academia and industry.
  • Assistance for student dissertations and theses in relevant subjects.
Training & Workshops
Practical instruction in the design and control of robots.
workshops on robotics use of machine learning.
seminars with specialists from partner organizations.
Involvement in conferences that highlight developments in intelligent systems, such as RAISE'24