Hi-tech lab, new hostels for girls, boys on AKTU campus
Lucknow: Governor Anandiben Patel, chancellor of state universities, inaugurated multiple key facilities at Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Technical University on Tuesday. The facilities include state's first high-tech Makers Lab, a new AICTE-AKTU Idea Lab and the newly constructed boys' and girls' hostels on the university campus.
"Students must use AI not just for innovation, but for impact, whether it's solving agricultural problems, reducing animal testing in medicine, or guiding farmers toward right crops based on consumption data," said the governor. Established by IT company Makers Lab on ground floor of the Central Library, it spans 2,400 square feet and features 25 advanced workstations and modern tools including artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics and 3D Printers.
The lab offers collaborative zones with round tables and conferencing space. The IT company will provide students with free access to nearly 19,000 online courses across technical, non-technical, business communication and science disciplines. AICTE-AKTU Idea Lab, located at Centre for Advanced Studies, will function 24x7, offering mechanical, electrical and electronics lab facilities to help students convert innovative ideas into working prototypes.
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The new on-campus hostels for boys and girls, each with 75 rooms, aim at saving students' commute time.
Navonmesh Idea Challenge Hackathon, organised by AKTU on Tuesday, 38 teams participated from across UP and Institute of Engineering and Technology Lucknow bagged top prize of Rs. 51,000 for their AI-based autonomous robot, followed by AI dermatologist and SuryaMukhi projects. UP minister for technical education, Ashish Patel and additional chief secretary, department of technical education, Narendra Bhooshan were also present.
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