Overview
Introduction
An industrial visit to VP’s Sharadchandra Pawar Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence and The Centre of Excellence in Digital Manufacturing and Robotics, Baramati, was organized by the Department of CSE – Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning on 12th September 2026. The visit was planned to provide third-year students with practical exposure to emerging technologies in Artificial Intelligence, digital manufacturing and robotics, and to strengthen the connection between classroom learning and real-world technological applications.
The visit was initiated by Ms. Rupali Shinde from the III Cell through her strong reference and support. A group of 80 third-year students accompanied by departmental staff participated in the visit under the guidance of Mr. Ashish Mishra, Assistant Professor and Department Training & Placement Coordinator, with support from Ms. Rupali Zambre, Mrs. Leena Waghulde and Mr. Nilesh Pinjarkar from the AIML Department.
VP’s Sharadchandra Pawar Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence
The Sharadchandra Pawar Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence is presented by Vidya Pratishthan as a multidisciplinary initiative focused on AI research, education and innovation across academic and industrial domains. Its stated application areas include healthcare, smart cities, Industry 4.0, education, governance and emerging digital technologies, with particular emphasis on rural and agricultural development.
• The Centre promotes interdisciplinary AI research and innovation and aims to connect academic learning with industrial and societal applications.
• Its stated focus includes precision farming, crop monitoring, yield forecasting, pest and disease detection, soil and water management, and farmer decision-support systems.
• The Centre supports education programmes, research projects, professional training, innovation, incubation and entrepreneurship.
• Its internship ecosystem covers areas such as Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Natural Language Processing (NLP), IoT, Edge AI and Agriculture AI, with 3–6 month on-site opportunities listed for eligible B.Tech/M.Tech/MCA students.
• The Centre’s stated vision is to bridge foundational computing knowledge with cutting-edge AI innovation for academic, industrial and societal transformation.
Technical Significance of the Visit
For CSE-AIML students, the visit was especially significant because it demonstrated how AI and computing technologies interact with physical systems, industrial automation and data-driven manufacturing. Exposure to computer vision, NLP, IoT, Edge AI, robotics, PLC/IIoT systems, CNC/VMC, simulation platforms and 3D printing helps students understand the complete pathway from software intelligence to real-world implementation.
• AI + Manufacturing: Understanding how intelligent software systems can support modern manufacturing and automation.
• Robotics + AI: Appreciating the role of perception, decision-making and control in robotic systems.
• IoT + IIoT: Understanding how sensors and connected devices contribute to smart and data-driven industrial environments.
• Digital Manufacturing: Connecting CAD/CAM-oriented concepts, CNC/VMC systems, simulation and additive manufacturing.
• Industry Readiness: Recognizing the importance of hands-on training, internships, project-based learning and interdisciplinary skills.
