Movate has signed an MoU with Chennai-based Loyola College to set up an AI and IoT-based robotics laboratory in India.

Texas-based Movate, formerly known as CSS, is a digital technology and customer experience (CX) services provider. Loyola College is ranked among the top ten colleges in India.

The laboratory will be at Loyola College’s premises in Chennai. This facility will be equipped with AI and IoT technologies aiming to empower students with the latest tools and skills in the dynamic field of robotics.

The laboratory will encompass a total area of 70 square metres, with 56 square metres designated for real-time testing and an additional 14 square metres reserved for storage. The lab will house robotic kits, a drone kit, 3D printers, projectors and the necessary computing power to support students’ endeavours. It will provide students with a platform to gain practical experience with technologies. Additionally, Movate is also investing in training for the faculty to ensure the lab’s resources are leveraged effectively to empower students and make them future-ready.

Movate has entered a partnership with Yagen Robotics, a company that specialises in manufacturing educational robotics kits for various age groups and expertise levels. It also holds recognition from the Indian government’s Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion and the Ministry of Commerce & Industries, underscoring its commitment to quality and compliance with government standards in the field of educational robotics.

“At Movate, we are dedicated to cultivating a workforce equipped with cutting-edge technologies and skills,” said Sunil Mittal, CEO of Movate. “This initiative serves as a testament to our ongoing mission of empowering individuals for the challenges of tomorrow. We take pride in providing young students with a dynamic platform to learn and thrive within an environment at the forefront of technological innovation.”

Ramaseshan K, chief financial officer at Movate, added: “This collaboration marks a significant step forward in promoting robotics education and research. By investing in this lab, we’re nurturing the next generation of professionals who will drive technological advancements. Ultimately, this will create a ripple effect, enriching the industry with a pool of highly trained individuals ready to lead in the field of robotics.”

Movate (www.movate.com) is a digital technology company with more than 12,000 full-time employees across 20 global locations and a gig network of thousands of technology experts across 60 countries, speaking over 100 languages.

Loyola College (www.loyolacollege.edu) was founded in 1925 in Chennai. With a 99-acre campus in the Nungambakkam, the college offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in commerce, sciences and liberal arts.

Yagen Robotics (www.yagenrobotics.com) enlightens students and educational institutes about robotics and AI education while empowering them with skills so they can excel in a technology-ruled future.