Bringing Intelligence to Machines: NIRA Announces Free Expert Webinar on AI in Robotics

Dear Innovators, Educators, and Future Tech Leaders,

The National Institute of Robotics & AI (NIRA) is excited to announce a free, value-packed webinar titled “AI in Robotics: The Brain Behind the Machine,” scheduled to take place on 11th May 2025 at 4:00 PM IST.

As robotics continues to shape the future of automation, manufacturing, healthcare, education, and smart cities, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as the core enabler that brings life, learning, and logic to machines. With this webinar, NIRA aims to empower students, educators, and industry professionals with actionable insights and real-world knowledge from seasoned experts who live and breathe AI and robotics.

🌐 About the Webinar:

Title: AI in Robotics: The Brain Behind the Machine

Date: 11th May 2025

Time: 4:00 PM onwards

Location: Online (Link to be shared directly to registered participants)

Fee: Absolutely Free

Target Audience: Students (UG/PG), Faculty, Tech Enthusiasts, Working Professionals, Startup Founders, and School STEM Educators

Registration Link: https://nira.ac.in/workshop/

🎯 Webinar Objectives

• To demystify the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Robotics.
• To introduce participants to real-world AI applications in robotic systems.
• To showcase tools, platforms, and technologies used in intelligent robotics.
• To guide learners toward career opportunities in AI-powered robotics.
• To encourage students and institutions to integrate robotics and AI into STEM learning environments.

🔍 What You’ll Learn – Key Highlights of the Webinar:

🧠 1. Introduction to AI and Robotics

Kickstarting the session, participants will get a high-level overview of both AI and robotics as standalone fields—and how the integration of the two is revolutionizing the way machines operate, sense, and respond to real-world environments. The expert will draw from global trends, industry case studies, and NIRA’s own R&D experience to explain the foundations.

⚙️ 2. How Machine Learning Empowers Robotics

Machine learning is what allows robots to learn from data, adapt to their environment, and optimize their decisions over time. This segment will break down how machine learning algorithms—like neural networks and reinforcement learning—are applied in areas like path planning, object detection, human-robot interaction, and predictive maintenance.

🤖 3. Types of AI Used in Robots

The speaker will simplify complex AI concepts by explaining:

• Supervised learning for object classification
• Unsupervised learning for anomaly detection
• Reinforcement learning for navigation and decision-making This helps learners understand the logic behind how robots “think” and improve over time.

👁️ 4. Sensors, Perception, and Intelligence

Participants will learn how robots use sensors—such as cameras, LIDAR, ultrasonic, and infrared—to perceive their environment and how AI enables these sensors to convert data into meaningful action. Real-world examples include self-driving vehicles, drones, and industrial bots with visual processing capabilities.

🌍 5. Real-World Applications of AI-Driven Robotics

From smart factories to robotic surgery, this section showcases where and how AI-powered robots are currently in use. Participants will explore innovations in:

• Autonomous delivery systems
• Intelligent warehouse robots
• Healthcare assistance robots
• Precision agriculture bots
• AI-based educational robotics

🛠️ 6. Tools and Platforms for AI in Robotics

The webinar will introduce key tools and software platforms such as:

• ROS (Robot Operating System)
• TensorFlow & PyTorch
• OpenCV for computer vision
• Python as the primary programming language
• Simulators like Gazebo and Webots

These tools form the technical backbone for engineers and developers building intelligent robotic systems.

🚧 7. Challenges in AI-Robotics Integration

What are the roadblocks? This part of the discussion will explore real-world challenges like:

• Limited availability of labeled training data
• Safety and ethical concerns in decision-making
• High computational demands
• Real-time processing bottlenecks
• Lack of standardization in AI-Robotic interfaces

The expert will offer strategies to overcome these hurdles through modular design, cloud-based training, and hybrid AI models.

🎓 8. Careers in AI and Robotics

One of the most anticipated sections, this part will provide a roadmap for students and professionals looking to enter this exciting field. Participants will learn about roles like:

• AI Engineer in Robotics
• Computer Vision Developer
• Mechatronics Specialist
• Human-Robot Interaction Designer
• Autonomous Systems Engineer

NIRA will also showcase its certification and diploma programs, offering participants a seamless pathway into these careers.

🔴 9. Live Demonstration

If technical feasibility allows, a brief live demo or simulation will be presented to show how an AI model can guide a robot to navigate, detect objects, or make decisions based on sensor input.

❓ 10. Interactive Q&A with the Expert

💬 Why You Should Attend

• Gain Industry Knowledge: Understand where AI in robotics is heading and what skills are most in-demand.
• Practical Learning: Get introduced to the tools and technologies you’ll need to master.
• Networking & Guidance: Interact with industry experts and NIRA educators.
• Career Boost: Discover certification pathways that can lead to jobs and internships.
• Completely Free: No cost, no catch—just learning and growth.

🧩 Who Should Attend

• UG/PG students in engineering, computer science, electronics, or robotics
• School teachers and STEM coordinators
• Working professionals looking to upskill
• Tech entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts
• Anyone passionate about future technologies!

📢 Special Invitation from NIRA

At NIRA, we believe in democratizing access to future technologies. Webinars like these are part of our national mission to empower India’s youth with industry-aligned skills. Whether you're a student dreaming of a tech career or a teacher looking to bring innovation into your classroom, this webinar is for you.

Join us and become part of the movement that’s shaping India’s leadership in AI and Robotics.

🔗 Register Now

Seats are limited and filling fast! 👉 https://nira.ac.in/workshop/ 📞 For queries: Call/WhatsApp: +91 93100 15262

Let’s build the future—one intelligent machine at a time.

Warm regards, Team NIRA National Institute of Robotics & AI www.nira.ac.in