IIT Delhi Launches Third Cohort of Executive Robotics Programme

• IIT Delhi opens applications for its Executive Robotics Programme.
• This program covers robot design, programming, control, and hands-on projects.
• Prepares engineers for growing global and Indian robotics demand.

Artificial Intelligence, the Internet of Things, and Intelligent automation are continuing to change how organisations develop, manufacture and manage their products as well as how they function. IIT Delhi has announced that it will begin accepting applications for its Executive Programme in Robotics for its third cohort.

 The programme is focused on preparing working professionals for the future technological workforce through a combination of input from world-renowned experts in robotics (both in India and the US) and providing hands-on training and experience to produce individuals who will be able to develop technology solutions and provide meaningful contributions to industries that utilize these solutions.

The Executive Program in Robotics is five months long and includes both technical skills and business knowledge to assist learners in understanding the changing world of robotics. In addition to practical experience designing robotic applications, participants will receive theoretical and practical instruction on programming and controlling robots, as well as building robots with both mechanical and electrical components. The course also teaches how to use visual sensing technology in industrial applications and provides learners with the skills they need to implement visual sensing technology within their own organisations.

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Global and local market trends are the reflection of the increasing importance of robotics. Global robot count could be 13 million in 2030 as per the reports of ABI Research, and the market would be at US$111 billion, with a 14% compound annual growth rate. In the case of India, the number of robots installed was 9,100 in 2024, the automotive industry being the main contributor with 45% of total installations. India is now positioned sixth in the world in terms of yearly robot installations.

Prof. Arnab Chanda, who coordinates this programme as well as being an Associate Professor at IIT Delhi, stated during an interview about the launch that there is a significant demand for Engineers that can design and deploy Intelligent Systems in a responsible manner.

 The programme contains six in-depth modules, practical projects, one capstone project where learners create a robot, two interactive live lectures, and a one day on-campus immersion experience. Students who complete the programme successfully will earn a Certificate of Completion from IIT Delhi as long as their final marks are above 50%.