The Center of Robotics and Automation (CRA) serves as the central hub within Nirma University, established to foster and advance interdisciplinary research and developmental endeavors in the domains of robotics and automation. The CRA is furnished with cutting-edge infrastructure including a UR10 six-axis collaborative robot, a 25DOF NAO Humanoid robot, a TurtleBot mobile robot, an AI-SerBot intelligent mobile robot, an Omni drive mobile robot, a Hydraulic and Pneumatic trainer kit, a PLC trainer kit, a Sensors kit, and assorted DIY kits. Operating within the state-of-the-art facility, CRA is engaged in many externally funded research projects, PhD projects, as well as undergraduate and postgraduate student projects. These projects primarily revolve around soft robotics, reconfigurable robots, structure-climbing robots, AI-enabled or AI-assisted robotic applications, field robots, underwater robots, and other related areas. The center also encourage and support students to take part in various national and international competitions.
Team Nirma AUV has proudly emerged as the national champion at the prestigious AMU ROV 3.0 competition, held from November 9 to 10, 2024, at Aligarh Muslim University, Uttar Pradesh. This remarkable victory marks the
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Team Nirma AUV is all set to participate in the prestigious National AMU ROV 3.0 competition, scheduled for 9–10 November 2024 at Aligarh Muslim University. After securing first place in last year's competition, the team
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Team Nirma Robocon triumphed at the National Robocon competition held in New Delhi from July 12th to 14th, 2024. Organized by Doordarshan and IIT Delhi, the event saw 69 teams compete, with Team Nirma emerging
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Team Nirma Robocon, a ten-time national champion, is gearing up to showcase its exceptional talent at the DD Robocon 2024. The prestigious national robotic contest will be held from July 12th to 14th, 2024, at
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Ten-time national champion Team Nirma Robocon is once again gearing up for the upcoming DD Robocon 2024 national competition, set to be held in Delhi in July. The team secured its place in the final
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