SIX-DAY AICTE–ATAL FDP ON ROBOTIC OPERATING SYSTEM 2 (ROS 2) & AI FOR NEXTGEN ROBOTICS

The Department of CSE (Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning), GSSS Institute of Engineering & Technology for Women, Mysuru, successfully organized a Six-Day AICTE– ATAL Sponsored Online Faculty Development Programme (FDP) titled “Robotic Operating System 2 (ROS 2) and Artificial Intelligence for Next-Gen Robotics” from 5th to 10th January 2026. The programme was conducted under the coordination of Dr. Arpitha Shankar S. I, Associate Professor, Department of CSE (AI & ML), with Dr. Manjuprasad B serving as the CoCoordinator. The FDP witnessed enthusiastic participation from 147 faculty members and research scholars representing technical institutions across India, reflecting the growing interest in next-generation robotics and intelligent systems.

The FDP was designed to bridge the gap between robotics fundamentals and advanced AI-driven robotic applications, with a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, simulationfirst development, and real-world deployment using ROS 2. The sessions were delivered by an eminent panel of academicians and industry experts, ensuring a balanced blend of theoretical foundations and industry-oriented practices.Across six intensive days, participants gained in-depth exposure to ROS 2 architecture, communication models (Topics, Services, Actions), robot modeling using URDF, simulation with Gazebo and RViz, perception using AI and computer vision, and autonomous navigation frameworks. Advanced topics such as AI integration with ROS 2, object detection using YOLO, SLAM, navigation stacks, and AI-agent-driven robotics were also covered through live demonstrations and pract ical workflows. Special focus was given to simulation-first design approaches, enabling participants to safely validate robotic behaviors before real-world deployment. The program concluded with a valedictory session, participant feedback, and guidance on assessments and certification. Overall feedback highlighted the relevance of the content, effectiveness of delivery, and strong practical orientation of the FDP. The event significantly contributed to enhancing participants’ technical competence in robotics and artificial intelligence, reinforcing the department’s commitment to promoting learning in emerging technologies and supporting the vision of advanced technical education.

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