Bengaluru: Epson, a world leader in robotics, printing, and projection technologies, has started a new program to give Indian engineering students practical robotics training. Through the alignment of academic education with practical manufacturing practices, the initiative seeks to close the gap between classroom learning and industry needs.
Epson has established a robotics lab at Ramaiah Institute of Technology (MSRIT) in Bengaluru as part of the program, and it plans to open another at Vellore Institute of Technology (VIT) in Chennai shortly. Epson’s sophisticated SCARA and 6-Axis Robots, which are made for tasks requiring high precision and efficiency in assembly, material handling, packaging, and inspection, are installed in these labs.
Epson has also launched an internship programme at its Solution Centre in Bengaluru, where the first batch of 22 students from four premier institutes completed 19 days of hands-on training. The internship provided students with direct exposure to robotics applications and modern manufacturing processes.
“At Epson, we believe in empowering the next generation of engineers with the tools and training they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry,” said Siva Kumar, Senior General Manager, Sales and Marketing, Epson India, adding that “our partnerships with academic institutions and the dedicated internship programme are all about giving students the exposure they need to step confidently into the workforce”.
With over 100 students expected to benefit in FY25, Epson continues to strengthen industry-academia collaboration in India’s engineering education landscape.
