Centre for Industrial IoT, Robotics, Drones, Advance Networks, & Cyber-Physical Systems (PRAGYAAN)

The Centre for Industrial IoT, Robotics, Drones, Advance Networks, & Cyber-Physical Systems (PRAGYAAN) is a dedicated research and innovation hub under the School of Electronics and Communication Engineering at SMVDU. It focuses on advancing the frontiers of Internet of Things (IoT), Robotics, Drones, AI& ML, and Cyber-Physical systems.

Established to foster interdisciplinary research, the Centre serves as a collaborative platform for students, researchers, and industry professionals to develop intelligent systems that solve real-world problems.

🎯 Vision

To emerge as a leading academic and research center in the domain of Industrial IoT, Robotics, Drones, Advance Networks & Cyber-Physical Systems contributing to national development and technological self-reliance.

🧭 Mission

• To promote advanced research in of Industrial IoT, Robotics, Drones, Advance Networks & Cyber-Physical Systems.
• To create a dynamic ecosystem for innovation, prototyping, and product development.
• To encourage academia-industry collaboration and student startups.
• To support UG, PG, and PhD-level projects aligned with emerging trends Industrial IoT, Robotics, Drones, Advance Networks & Cyber-Physical Systems.

🔬 Research Domains

• Industrial IoT (IIoT) – Smart manufacturing, predictive maintenance, sensor networks
• Robotics and Automation – Autonomous navigation, robotic arms, humanoid integration
• Drones & UAVs – Aerial surveillance, autonomous delivery, swarm intelligence
• Advanced Networks – 5G/6G communication, edge computing, software-defined networking
• Cyber-Physical Systems – Smart grids, intelligent transportation, healthcare systems

🛠️ Facilities & Equipment

• Qualcomm RB3 and RB5 development boards
• Nvidia Orin AGX and Nvidia Nano Development Kits
• LoRa gateways and end nodes
• Raspberry Pi, Arduino (UNO and Nano 33), ESP32 kits
• Drones
• Network simulators (Netsim)
• High-speed internet and cloud integration support
• High End Computing Infrastructure

👨‍🎓 Student Engagement

• BTech, MTech, and PhD project mentorship
• Hands-on training sessions and workshops
• Summer internships and industrial visits
• Research paper writing and publication support

Centre for Industrial IoT, Robotics, Drones, Advance Networks, & Cyber-Physical Systems (PRAGYAAN)

School of Electronics and Communication Engineering
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi University, Katra – 182320, J&K, India