Shoolini University, Solan has launched a Centre for Robotics and AI under its Department of AI, Computer and Data Science, in collaboration with the Bengaluru-based Sirena Technologies. This Centre is aimed at bridging the industry-academia gap by introducing industrial-grade robotics and humanoids in student training, enhancing hands-on learning, and fostering innovation in artificial intelligence.
This Centre for Robotics and AI expands Shoolini’s capacity for technological innovation that will help accelerate multi-disciplinary research across engineering, computing, data science and AI. The launch event on campus featured live demonstrations of humanoid systems and technical walkthroughs by Sirena’s engineering team. The collaboration includes a three-month training programme led by Sirena professionals, which will also include faculty training and project-based work on applied robotics. Sirena will also support mentorship, programme design, and recruitment, with a focus on placement readiness for students.
“Our mission is to translate academic research directly into implementation,” noted Vishal Anand, Founder and Pro Chancellor of Shoolini University. “Organisations around the world are now looking to fill in skill gaps, especially in the areas of AI, automation and robotics, as the world around us evolves by the hour. This new centre reiterates Shoolini’s focus on innovation embedded into our pedagogical design, enabling students to become creators and problem-solvers before they enter the workforce and add value to their organisations.”
Shoolini University is transforming its dedicated AI Centre into a state-of-the-art research, development, and training hub, further cementing the institution’s commitment to high-impact research. Ranked among India’s top 100 universities by the NIRF, the university fosters global academic partnerships (UK, USA, Europe) and strong industry ties in pharma, biotechnology, and IT. As part of their curriculum across disciplines, students gain invaluable, firsthand experience through industry-sponsored projects, research internships, and startup incubation.
“Robotics is moving from labs to the real world. For students, early exposure is not just an advantage—it is a game-changer. By aligning training with actual industry use cases, we bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world deployment, making the transition faster and more predictable.” said Hariharan Bojan, CEO & Founder, Sirena Technologies.
Operating as a live environment for training and applied research, the Centre is set to expand its scope to include interdisciplinary programmes in artificial intelligence and automation.
