Department of
Department of
Department of Robotics and Automation- KGiSL Institute of Technology, Coimbatore
About the Department
The Department of Robotics and Automation Engineering at KGiSL Institute of Technology (KiTE) aims at fostering future-proofed engineers who can create smart automation solutions. The Department was formed to address the increasing need for automation engineers. It gives them skills which cut across Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Industrial Automation, Internet of Things (IoT), Embedded Systems, Control Systems, Computer Vision, and Smart Manufacturing.
The curriculum has been designed in a way that the students learn from strong fundamentals and ample opportunities to work in the labs and projects with industry connections. The Department encourages the students to think of practical engineering problems using their knowledge in mechanics, electronics, programming, and smart automation.
The Department focuses on fostering innovation, research, entrepreneurship, and industry connection in its students. This is aimed at ensuring that students become well-prepared for jobs in advanced manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, health care, logistics, robot start-ups, and Industry 4.0. Through constant interaction with industry experts and researchers, students acquire technical expertise and problem-solving skills.
Established
Undergraduate Program
Student Intake
Laboratory & Equipment Base
Faculty Strength
Professional Chapters
"In an era where automation is the backbone of global industry. In our KGiSL Institute of Technology, the Department of Robotics & Automation philosophy is simple: theory must meet reality and our department stands at the forefront of practical innovation. We bridge the gap between classroom concepts and factory-floor execution, equipping our students with the hands-on expertise to design, deploy, and maintain complex automated systems including robots. Our curriculum is co-designed with industry leaders to ensure our graduates are not just job-ready, but career-ready to design and develop robots and automated systems. We don't just build robots and automation; we build the engineers who will keep the world moving."
Professor & Head of the Department
Dr.A.Shanmugasundaram received his Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering from Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, M.E. (Product Design and Development) from Anna University of Technology, and B.E. (Mechanical engineering) from Coimbatore Institute of Technology (CIT) under Anna University, Chennai. He is in the academic field for the past 27 years in various educational institutions including P.S.G. College of Technology and AMRITA School of Engineering, Mechanical & Robotics and Automation departments, Coimbatore in various positions and currently working as a Professor and Head of Robotics and Automation department in our KGiSL-Institute of Technology. He has an experience of 27 years in under-graduate teaching, 14 years in post-graduate teaching, and 11 Years & 11 Months in industries. He served in industry for 10 years in Bimetal Bearings Limited, Coimbatore and 1 year and 11 months in Larsen and Toubro Limited (L&T – PDC), Coimbatore.He is the author and co-author of 33 papers already published in the Scopus indexed International Journals and conferences. He presented papers in a national / international conferences. Out of which 7 papers are awarded as best paper in the international conferences. He also published 3 papers in the non-Scopus journals and conferences. His doctoral paper was awarded as best paper at NIT, Trichy and in Amrita. He also delivered a guest lecture on “Automotive Valve Timing Systems” at L.G.B. Ganapathy, Coimbatore. He also attended many workshops, conferences and dedicated training programmes during his carrier. He is a Life member of Indian Society for Technical Education (LM 76090).
Programs Offered
The Department of Robotics and Automation at KiTE offers structured academic programs designed to build strong domain expertise, complemented by specialization through value-added courses.
Level
Program
Undergraduation
B.E. Robotics & Automation Engineering (4 Years, 8 Semesters)
Value-Added Courses
Industrial Robotics & PLC Programming
Artificial Intelligence for Automation
IoT & Smart Systems
Machine Vision & Image Processing
Embedded Systems & Control Engineering
The department actively promotes research in emerging domains such as:
Autonomous Robotics & Intelligent Systems
Industrial Automation & Smart Manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Robotics
Human-Robot Interaction
Computer Vision & Sensor Fusion
Cyber-Physical Systems
Faculty and students engage in interdisciplinary research, publish in reputed journals, and participate in national and international conferences. The department also encourages innovation-driven projects, consultancy, and patent development.
These collaborations bridge the gap between academia and industry, enhancing employability and technical competence.
Automation Industry Partners (Coimbatore Region)
Robotics & AI Solution Providers
Manufacturing & Smart Factory Units
The department is supported by a team of experienced academicians, researchers, and industry professionals committed to delivering excellence in teaching and innovation.
Dr. Shanmugasundaram A
PROFESSOR & HEAD
B.E., M.E., Ph.D
Dr.OORAPPAN G M
ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
M.E.,Ph.D.
Mr.RAJIV KUMAR.N
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
M.E., (Ph.D)
The department offers state-of-the-art infrastructure to support advanced learning:
