Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR)

Indian Institute of Technology Mandi, HP

About Us
About Us

Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (CAIR)

For several decades, the development of intelligent machines that help humans in various tasks are growing at a very fast pace. A myriad of applications ranging from healthcare to autonomous vehicles are powered by recent developments in artificial intelligence, robotics and drone technology.

The CAIR will focus on research on topics concerning Robotics, AI, and Drone technology.

  • developing systems that complement and augment human capabilities,
  • understanding and addressing the ethical, legal, and societal implications of this research,
  • creating robust and trustworthy robotics and AI systems,
  • supporting the development of related technical standards and tools,
  • better understand the national R&D workforce needs, and
  • enable long-term investments in these research areas.

Vision

Our vision is to create a sustainable and futuristic ecosystem of self-reliant innovation and entrepreneurship, enabled by cutting-edge research, education, and technology development in AI & Robotics, fostering responsible and ethical use of the technology.

Mission

Our mission is to establish CAIR as a leading center of excellence in AI research, providing top-notch education and training to the next generation of AI & Robotics researchers and professionals, and fostering innovation and entrepreneurship in AI through collaborations with academia, industry, and government agencies. We aim to advance the state-of-the-art in AI & Robotics and promote responsible and ethical use of the technology to address real-world challenges.

Objectives

The Centre’s primary objectives are:

To be a leading centre for robotics and AI research in the country, with visible recognition in terms of projects and developing systems useful to society at large.

To contribute to core research aspects in robotics, AI, and drone technology.

To seamlessly integrate with robotics and drone technology to provide AI-based solutions for sensing, learning, and inference.

To provide a stimulating environment to the students, researchers, visitors, and faculty members to carry out world-class research, teaching, and product development in a team, so that the technology can be brought to the household level and reach the needy people who are economically challenged.

To train the next generation of students and practitioners of robotics, AI, and drone technology.

Bridge gap between industry needs and available skills through industry oriented learning- Develop certificate programs for people in industry for hands-on training in the field.