Government Plans to launch centre of excellence for AI and Robotics at Odisha University
Government Plans to launch centre of excellence for AI and Robotics at Odisha University
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“Many organizations face skill gap in sectors such as Artificial Intelligence & Robotics with some facing extreme shortage in niche skill set like data scientists”, says Subhransu Ranjan Samantaray, OPTCL chair professor & head of school of Electric Sciences, IIT Bhubaneswar.
According to The reports, the higher education department, MoE, is all set to execute a centre of excellence on Artificial Intelligence & Robotics in a state public university with an aim to develop cutting-edge AI solutions in the country. The plans regarding the centre were discussed with Rama Devi Women’s University on Friday.
At the same time, IIT Bhubaneswar has submitted its proposal to the MoE for implementing the centre at an estimated cost of 8.7 crores with the intention of enhancing students all over the state to learn about the latest technologies like AI & Robotics.
“Many organizations face skill gap in sectors such as Artificial Intelligence & Robotics with some facing extreme shortage in niche skill set like data scientists”, says Subhransu Ranjan Samantaray, OPTCL chair professor & head of school of Electric Sciences, IIT Bhubaneswar.
“Organisations are simultaneously investing in the acquisition of fresh talents & skilling their existing workforce in AI, he adds. He suggests the government keep the needs of the industry in mind while setting up these centers to augment the field of AI & Robotics. Samantaray shares about the possibility of a surge in students’ employability from hundreds to thousands in 2-3 years with the help of this centre of excellence.
Details of Centre of excellence for AI & Robotics
As per the report, the centre will be a mixture of different AI accelerators & robotic setups. The proposal stated that this initiative would allure many talented & efficient students who desire to learn new technologies. Also, the university will become a hub of a skilled workforce with the latest technologies. Furthermore, the university faculties will be strengthened with profound knowledge about the industry as they become exposed to industry partners who can train them about the industry’s best practices that can be included in the learning sessions.
The students will also be exposed to application-based learning & be taught about various tools & technologies widely used in the industry. Both universities are in the nascent stage of their projects & expect great success in this development. IIT Bhubaneswar has decided to undertake the financial & other management responsibilities for the initiative. “We are in the process of taking a final decision in this matter”, mentioned the vice-chancellor of Rama Devi Women’s University.
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