The Future of Automation

The Center for Automation & Robotics Research (CARR) at KLE Tech is a multidisciplinary innovation hub driving advancements in smart manufacturing, digital twins, and human-robot collaboration. CARR serves as a critical bridge between academia and industry, empowering faculty, students, and industry experts to collaboratively solve real-world engineering challenges. With advanced infrastructure, strong industry partnerships, and expert mentorship, CARR cultivates a new generation of innovators equipped with the skills to build scalable, intelligent, and industry-ready automation solutions.

The People Making It Possible

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Name
Research Focus
1
Dr. Rakesh P. Tapaskar
Smart Manufacturing: Energy Optimization
2
Dr. Vinayak N. Kulkarni
Smart Manufacturing: Advanced Machining & PLM
3
Dr. Sachin Karadgi
Smart Manufacturing: Swarm Robotics
4
Dr. Vinod Kumar Meti
Smart Manufacturing: Additive Manufacturing
5
Dr. K. G. Kodancha
Digital Twin
6
Dr. K. H. Prakash
Digital Twin
7
Dr. Madhusudhana H. K.
Digital Twin
8
Dr. Satish J.
Smart Manufacturing: Swarm Robotics
9
Mr. Anand Lakkundi
Additive Manufacturing
10
Mr. Shivaprasad M. M.
Additive Manufacturing
11
Mr. Gurupadayya H
Additive Manufacturing
12
Ms. Shilpa Tanvashi
Human-Robot Collaboration
13
Ms. Channavva B. Kolanur
Human-Robot Collaboration
14
Mr. Vinay Tigadi
Human-Robot Collaboration

Domains of Impact

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Perception and Control

02

Security

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Connectivity