HuT Labs

🌐 Workshop on “Introduction to ROS2 and Robotic Simulation” | January 9–10, 2026
Organized by HuT Labs, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus
Venue: Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Nagercoil Campus

HuT Labs successfully conducted a two-day hands-on workshop on the Robot Operating System 2 (ROS2), empowering students to explore robotics software development, simulation, and visualization.

Under the guidance of Dr. Rajesh Kannan Megalingam (Director, HuT Labs) and Dr. S. Bhagavathi Perumal (Principal, Nagercoil Campus), the workshop offered participants a strong foundation in robotics frameworks and practical exposure to simulation environments such as Gazebo and Rviz2.

💡 Resource Persons & Technical Support
The workshop was technically supported by:
👨‍💻 Mr. Pranav B, Mr. Lakshmikanth Reddy Guddila, and Mr. Shehsaath S, who provided on-site guidance, ensuring every student could implement the concepts hands-on. Their active presence enabled real-time troubleshooting, coding support, and deeper conceptual understanding.

🎓 Instructors & Sessions

Vikas – ROS2 Basics, Topics, and Services

Prasanna – Publisher/Subscriber Nodes in Python & C++, rqt_graph Visualization

Sandra – Gazebo Classic, Turtlebot3 Simulation, and URDF Explanation

Dhilna C. Manjooran – Rviz2 Visualization, Teleoperation, and Sensor Data Display

⚙️ Key Outcomes
✅ Hands-on understanding of ROS2 communication frameworks
✅ Successful implementation of simulation using Gazebo and Rviz2
✅ Strong foundation for robotics software development and real-world applications

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Rajesh Kannan Megalingam and Dr. S. Bhagavathi Perumal for their leadership and support in making this event a grand success. The dedication and teamwork of all instructors and technical experts ensured an impactful and immersive learning experience for the participants.

🌍🤖 HuT Labs at the World Robot Summit 2025! 🚀

We’re proud to share that two teams from HuT Labs — ANAVAD and PRASI — representing the ECE Department, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham University, India, have qualified to participate in the prestigious World Robot Summit (WRS 2025) under the Plant Disaster Challenge, to be held from October 10–13, 2025, at the Fukushima Test Field, Japan. 🇮🇳🇯🇵

Amrita teams ANAVAD and PRASI are the only teams from India to participate in this global robotics event — a proud achievement for HuT Labs and Amrita University! 🌎✨

👏 Team ANAVAD (WRS Team 1)
Dr. Rajesh Kannan Megalingam, Dr. Sakthiprasad Kuttankulangara Manoharan, Shree Rajesh Raagul Vadivel, Subhaash Vinayagam, Vikas Periyasamy, Prasannahariveeresh Jeyaveerapandian Raji, Velayuthaperumal Shlyasree Shhesaath, Pragatheesh Lekshmanan Geetha

👏 Team PRASI (WRS Team 2)
Guddila Lakshmikanth Reddy, Kota Adithya Hegde, Pothula Adithya, and Shree Rajesh Raagul Vadivel

This milestone highlights our commitment to advancing Humanitarian Robotics and AI-driven innovation — solving real-world challenges through technology and research. 🌱⚙️

📚 From Research to Publication! ✍️

We’re delighted to share that Dr. Rajesh Kannan Megalingam, Director of HuT Labs, Head of SMART Center & ACORD Center, and Professor, ECE Department, Amrita School of Engineering, Amritapuri, will be serving as the Resource Person for the session on:

🎓 A Practical Guide to Writing Journal Papers
🗓️ Date: January 9, 2026
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Venue: Amriteswari Hall, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Nagercoil Campus

Organized by the School of Computing, Nagercoil, this session aims to provide valuable insights into crafting impactful research papers and successfully publishing in reputed journals.

Join us for an inspiring and informative session on advancing your research journey from concept to publication! 🌟

🌍 Proud Moment for HuT Labs! 🤖

We are delighted to share that Dr. Rajesh Kannan Megalingam, Professor, ECE Department, and Director of HuT Labs, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, has been invited as a Distinguished Speaker at the AI Innovations in Medical Engineering and Robotics Technology (AI-MERT 2025) conference.

📅 Dates: 18–19 December 2025
📍 Venue: AIT Conference Center (AITCC), Pathum Thani, Thailand
🎓 Organized by: Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), Thailand

AI-MERT 2025 brings together global experts in AI, robotics, and medical engineering to explore the future of intelligent healthcare and robotic systems.

Wishing Dr. Rajesh Kannan Megalingam continued success as he represents Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham and HuT Labs on this prestigious international platform. 🌏✨

🎊 Congratulations, Sandra R S! 🎊

Heartfelt congratulations to Sandra R S, M.Tech Mechatronics (2024–2026), Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Amritapuri, on securing a placement at ALSTOM!

Alstom — a global leader in sustainable transportation technologies — continues to inspire engineers worldwide. 🌎⚙️

We’re proud of your achievement and wish you great success in this exciting new chapter! 🚀

🎉 Congratulations, Chandini Sunil! 🎉

We’re proud to share that Chandini Sunil, M.Tech Mechatronics (2024–2026), Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Amrita School of Engineering, Amritapuri, has secured a placement at ALSTOM!

Alstom is a leading French multinational company specializing in sustainable mobility, offering a broad portfolio of rail transport solutions worldwide. 🌍🚄

Wishing you continued success and innovation in your professional journey ahead! 💫

🚀 Proud moment at ICRM 2025!

The IEEE Student Robotic Competition at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri brought together 10 teams and 32 brilliant student innovators from multiple campuses and institutions.
From autonomous hexapods to intelligent control systems — the robots showcased were packed with creativity, engineering skill, and real-world problem-solving spirit 🤖💡
The energy on stage was electric — live demos, technical challenges, teamwork, and precision engineering all coming together in one exciting event!
A huge shoutout to all the participants for pushing the boundaries of what student robotics can achieve 👏

And special congratulations to the winning teams for standing out with exceptional performance 🏆🔥
This is what the future of robotics looks like — and we’re just getting started!

🤖 HuT Labs at Amrita Vidyalayam, Pandalam! 🌟

We were delighted to showcase our latest robotics and assistive technology innovations at the Exhibition conducted by Amrita Vidyalayam, Pandalam on 28–29 November 2025.

Our team demonstrated:
🔹 SAR (Search and Rescue) Robot – designed for industrial fire and disaster rescue operations.
🔹 Robotic Arm Wheelchair – enabling hands-free object handling and enhanced accessibility.
🔹 Steering Wheelchair – offering smooth and intuitive navigation for users.
🔹 Chelonia Robot – our bio-inspired educational robot platform.

It was an inspiring experience interacting with curious students, enthusiastic teachers, and visitors passionate about technology and innovation.

A heartfelt thank-you to everyone who visited our stall and encouraged our mission to develop technology for humanity! ❤️🤝

🤖 HuT Labs at NASSCOM Tech Confluence 2025! 🚀

We’re proud to share that Dr. Rajesh Kannan Megalingam, Director of HuT Labs, delivered a keynote address on “SAR: Precision Robotics for Hazardous Environments” at NASSCOM Tech Confluence 2025, held on November 13 at Four Points by Sheraton, Kochi.

HuT Labs also showcased its flagship innovation — the SAR (Search and Rescue) Robot, designed and developed to operate in challenging disaster zones, demonstrating how technology can save lives through intelligent design and automation.

A proud moment for HuT Labs as we continue to push the boundaries of humanitarian robotics and AI-driven innovation. 🌍✨

🌸 Valedictory Function | IEEE ICRM25 🌸

The IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (ICRM25) concluded with a heartfelt Valedictory Function at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, marking the successful completion of two inspiring days of innovation, collaboration, and learning.

The session featured reflections on the conference journey, expressions of gratitude to all delegates, speakers, organizers, and volunteers, and blessings from revered faculty members and dignitaries.

It was a fitting conclusion to an event that celebrated technological excellence, humanitarian innovation, and the spirit of research.

With immense gratitude to all who contributed to making ICRM25 a memorable success — here’s to building a smarter and more compassionate future through technology. 🌍✨

📄 Paper Presentation Session | IEEE ICRM25 🧠

The Paper Presentation Session at the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (ICRM25) showcased groundbreaking research and innovations across diverse domains of Robotics, Mechatronics, AI, Control Systems, and Embedded Technologies.

Researchers and scholars from premier institutions presented their work through engaging technical sessions that reflected creativity, depth, and strong academic excellence.

The sessions were evaluated by experts from academia and industry, recognizing the best research contributions that push the boundaries of technology and inspire real-world impact. 🌍

A big thank-you to all the presenters, reviewers, and session chairs who made the Paper Presentation segment a true highlight of ICRM25!

🤖 Robotics & AI Workshop | IEEE ICRM25 ⚙️

An incredible day of learning, inspiration, and deep-tech excellence at the Robotics & AI Workshop held at Acharya Hall as part of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Mechatronics (ICRM25) at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus!

From defence aviation and intelligent manufacturing to autonomous systems, sustainable agriculture, cancer therapy, and cutting-edge robotics research — every session added immense value and showcased the transformative power of technology across industries.

🎙️ Distinguished Speakers Included:
🔹 Shri. Amith Raman – Inker Robotics
🔹 Shri. Ajith C. B. Pillai – Panchatejas Innovations
🔹 Dr. Rajesh Chandramohandas – RGCB
🔹 Shri. Shaji Kumar – Parachute Kalpavriksha Foundation
🔹 Dr. Udaka Ayas Manawadu – University of Aizu
🔹 Dr. Rishabh Kumar – Amrita Hospital
🔹 Shri. Jaleesh P – Genrobotics
🔹 Dr. Sai Manoj Prakhya – Applied Intuition
🔹 Shri. Ramanathan Srinivasan – Automotive Test Systems
🔹 Dr. Thejus Pathmakumar – TÜV SÜD
🔹 Shri. Vineeth Menon – Cadence Design Systems
🔹 Dr. Rajeevlochana Chittawadigi – Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham
🔹 Shri. Muni Karthik Reddy – Microsoft
🔹 Shri. Senthil Kumar R – NASSCOM CoE
🔹 Dr. Abdullah Aamir Hayat – UAE University

Each talk delivered unique insights — from AI-driven healthcare and robotics in extreme environments to RISC-V architectures, autonomy validation, generative AI, and deep-tech entrepreneurship.

A truly inspiring and knowledge-packed workshop — empowering participants to explore, innovate, and lead in the world of intelligent technologies. 🌍✨