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Centre for Robotics and Automation

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.

Testimonial

My time at the Centre for Robotics and Automation (CRA) has been one of the most enlightening journeys of my undergraduate days. Being an active membe
Kumar Satyam
Kumar Satyam

The spark of robotics clicked in me after joining the Robocon team of Nirma University. It was there that the foundational building blocks of all the

Vaibhav Sharma
Vaibhav Sharma

Being part of Team Nirma Robocon was an incredible experience that left a lasting impact on my personal and professional growth. As a member of both t
Het Patel
Het Patel

Being a student at Nirma University and a part of Team Nirma Robocon has been one of the most enriching experiences of my journey. The lab environment
Aryan Parmar
Aryan Parmar

My journey with Team Nirma Robocon was, the most precious and transformative chapter of my university life. From the uncertainty of my first year to
Foram Patel
Foram Patel

My journey with Team Nirma Robocon has been one of the most beautiful and transformative parts of my life. From stepping into the workshop as a first-
Ridham Patel
Ridham Patel

Joining Team Nirma Robocon was a turning point in my journey at Nirma University. What began as curiosity soon evolved into a deep commitment to robot
Devam Mathia
Devam Mathia

My time at Nirma University from 2013 to 2017 was a rewarding experience. I had the privilege of being part of a ROBOCON team throughout all four year
Denim Patel
Denim Patel
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News

One Day National Seminar on Robotics, Autonomy and Intelligent Systems (RAIS 2026)
One Day National Seminar on Robotics, Autonomy and Intelligent Systems (RAIS 2026)

The Centre for Robotics and Automation (CRA), Institute of Technology, Nirma University, Ahmedabad, is organizing a One-Day National Seminar on “Robotics, Autonomy and Intelligent Systems (RAIS)” on 5 December 2026 at Nirma University. The seminar

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Two-Day Workshop on Soft Robotics Successfully Concluded at CRA
Two-Day Workshop on Soft Robotics Successfully Concluded at CRA

T he Centre for Robotics and Automation (CRA), in association with the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), successfully conducted a two-day hands-on workshop on Soft Robotics on 19–20 September 2026. The workshop brought together 20

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Two-Day Workshop on Soft Robotics September 19 - 20, 2026
Two-Day Workshop on Soft Robotics September 19 – 20, 2026

The Centre for Robotics & Automation (CRA), Nirma University, is organizing a Two-Day Workshop on Soft Robotics on 19–20 September 2026 at Nirma University, Ahmedabad. The workshop is designed to provide students with an introduction

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Successful Completion of Two-Day Workshop on 6DOF COBOT (UR10e)
Successful Completion of Two-Day Workshop on 6DOF COBOT (UR10e)

The Centre for Robotics and Automation (CRA), Nirma University, in association with the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE), Nirma University, organized a two-day workshop on “6DOF COBOT (UR10e)” on 8–9 August 2026. The workshop was

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Two-Day Workshop on 6DOF Collaborative Robot (UR10e) - Postponed to 8-9 Aug 2026
Two-Day Workshop on 6DOF Collaborative Robot (UR10e) – Postponed to 8-9 Aug 2026

The Centre for Robotics & Automation (CRA), in association with the Centre for Continuing Education (CCE) and the Institute of Technology, Nirma University, is organizing a two-day hands-on workshop on the 6DOF Collaborative Robot (UR10e)

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Team Nirma AUV Secured Second Prize at International SAUVC 2026 in China
Team Nirma AUV Secured Second Prize at International SAUVC 2026 in China

The Institute of Technology, Nirma University, is proud to announce that Team Nirma AUV secured the Second Prize along with a cash award of SGD 1,000 at the Singapore Autonomous Underwater Vehicle Challenge (SAUVC) 2026,

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Five-Day Workshop on “Begin with ROS2” at CRA, Nirma University
Five-Day Workshop on “Begin with ROS2” at CRA, Nirma University

The Centre for Robotics and Automation (CRA) at Nirma University is pleased to announce a five-day hands-on workshop on “Begin with ROS2”, scheduled from 22 to 26 June 2026 at the Institute of Technology campus,

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Team Nirma AUV Achieves Historic Hat-Trick Victory at AMUROVc 4.0
Team Nirma AUV Achieves Historic Hat-Trick Victory at AMUROVc 4.0

The Center for Robotics and Automation (CRA), Nirma University, proudly celebrates a remarkable achievement as Team Nirma AUV secures the National Championship title for the third consecutive year at AMUROVc 4.0, held at Aligarh Muslim

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