IIT Mandi Launches PRAYAS 3.0: One-Month Residential Program on Robotics, AI, and IoT

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi has announced the third edition of its flagship summer program, PRAYAS 3.0, a one-month residential course focusing on Robotics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and the Internet of Things (IoT). Scheduled to commence on June 16, 2025, the program aims to provide participants with hands-on experience in emerging technologies.
Program Overview:
Duration: June 16 – July 16, 2025
Mode: Offline, residential at IIT Mandi campus
Eligibility: Open to school, undergraduate, and postgraduate students from engineering and science disciplines
Fee: ₹62,400 (inclusive of accommodation and meals)
Certification: Participants will receive a certificate upon successful completion
Curriculum Highlights:
The program is structured into four weeks, each focusing on different aspects:
Week 1: Introduction to Robotics, AI, and IoT
Basics of embedded systems and Arduino programming
IoT architecture and communication protocols
Hands-on projects like LED control via web dashboard
Week 2: AI and Machine Learning for Robotics
Computer vision and object detection using OpenCV
Training simple ML models for gesture recognition
Implementing Edge AI on devices like Raspberry Pi
Week 3: IoT for Robotics & Cloud Integration
Communication between robots using MQTT and WebSockets
Cloud platforms for IoT like AWS, Google IoT, Azure
Controlling robotic arms via IoT dashboards
Week 4: Advanced Robotics & Future Trends
Swarm robotics and multi-agent systems
Human-robot interaction and natural language processing
Final project: Building an AI-powered IoT-enabled robot
Participants will also engage in yoga and sports sessions to ensure a holistic learning experience.
Mentorship and Facilities:
The program will be conducted by esteemed faculty members from IIT Mandi’s School of Computing & Electrical Engineering, School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, and School of Management. Participants will have access to state-of-the-art labs and lecture halls, and will reside in IIT Mandi hostels with meals provided at the campus mess.
Registration Details:
Interested candidates can register online through the official IIT Mandi website. For more information, refer to the detailed brochure available here:
This initiative reflects IIT Mandi’s commitment to fostering innovation and technical skills among students, preparing them for future opportunities in technology and innovation
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