EYantra Lab – Academy of Technology

e-Yantra Lab

eLSI at Academy of Technology – Advancing Embedded Systems and Robotics Education

Name: eLSI (e-Yantra Lab Setup Initiative) in Collaboration with e-Yantra Team, IIT Bombay

Introduction

At Academy of Technology (AOT), innovation meets practical learning through the e-Yantra Lab Setup Initiative (eLSI) in collaboration with IIT Bombay. This cutting-edge lab transforms classrooms into hubs of creativity, where students design, build, and program intelligent robotic systems to solve real-world challenges. By combining the excitement of robotics with the rigor of embedded systems engineering, eLSI nurtures the next generation of problem-solvers and technology leaders.

Overview

The eLSI at AOT is an innovative platform established in collaboration with the e-Yantra Team of IIT Bombay, supported by the Ministry of Education, Government of India. This initiative provides students with hands-on experience in embedded systems and robotics, encouraging a problem-solving mindset through project-based learning. By integrating hardware and software components in a real-world context, the lab cultivates skills in programming, electronics, control systems, and automation, empowering students to design, implement, and optimize intelligent solutions for modern engineering challenges.

Key Focus Areas

Embedded systems programming in C/C++ and Python
Robotics design, control, and navigation
Integration of sensors, actuators, and controllers
IoT-based smart solutions
Real-time problem-solving through theme-based challenges
Algorithm design for autonomous systems

Facilities

Robotics kits provided under the e-Yantra Lab Setup Initiative
Microcontroller boards (Arduino, ESP32, Raspberry Pi)
Wide range of sensor modules (ultrasonic, IR, temperature, humidity, LDR, gas sensors, etc.)
Actuator components including servo motors, DC motors, and stepper motors
Embedded programming tools, compilers, and debugging hardware
MATLAB/Simulink, Python, and Arduino IDE for software development
Internet-enabled development workstations for collaborative programming
Structured workspace for team-based prototyping and testing
High-quality breadboards, jumper wires, and electronic prototyping tools
Power supply units, soldering stations, and multimeters for circuit assembly and testing
Storage racks for organized handling of hardware components
Ceiling-mounted projector for live demonstrations and training sessions
Access to e-Yantra online learning resources and virtual simulation platforms

Activities

Student Opportunities

Participation in e-Yantra Robotics Competition (eYRC) and e-Yantra Innovation Challenge (eYIC)
Development of mini and final-year projects in embedded systems and robotics
Exposure to real-world engineering problems and their solutions
Skill-building workshops on IoT, control systems, and automation
Interdisciplinary projects in agriculture, healthcare, smart cities, and environmental monitoring