P.B. Siddhartha Launches Robotics And AI Lab

P.B. Siddhartha Arts and Science College held a 24-hour hackathon and inaugurated a Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Lab on January 30, 2026. The college signed a three-year MoU with HackBots to provide robotics and AI training and startup incubation support, and 200 students formed 75 teams across AI/ML (20), app development (15) and open innovation (40). Cash prizes totaling ₹60,000 will be awarded.
Key Points
- 1Organizes 24-hour hackathon with 200 students and 75 competing teams across AI, app, innovation tracks
- 2Signs three-year MoU with HackBots to provide robotics and AI training plus startup incubation support
- 3Establishes Centre of Excellence lab, enabling hands-on projects, skill development, and industry-aligned student work
Scoring Rationale
Official local initiative with MoU and lab, limited industry impact and narrow regional scope, therefore modest significance.
Sources
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