KCG College of Technology, FANUC India will train 500 students, 50 teachers in robotics, automation annually

KCG College of Technology, Chennai, has partnered with FANUC India in an attempt to introduce industrial robotics and automation education into their engineering courses. The relocation will assist students in developing skills to work in contemporary manufacturing and automation.

Vinay Kumar MK, vice president of FANUC India and Annie Jacob, director of KCG College of Technology signed an agreement in the presence of senior officials of both parties in the Chennai campus of the college.

Under the collaboration, FANUC India – the India branch of a Japanese group – will assist in introducing the industry-level robotic systems and automation tools in the curriculum which will expose the students to practical experience with the technologies utilized in actual manufacturing environments.

KCG College Chennai, FANUC: Robotics training

The project aims to train 500 students and 50 internal faculty as well as 35 participants from other institutions each year. It will contain training modules, workshops that will be conducted by industry professionals, and practicals concerning the programming of a robot, integration, and automation of a system.

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The programme will commence in June 2026 and will offer around 10 training modules, with the other certification opportunities being offered to the students.

FANUC India will also assist in establishing a centre of excellence as well as faculty and student mentoring during technical competition.

Concerning the cooperation, Vinay Kumar MK explained that the increased use of robotics and automation in the manufacturing industries is being observed in India.

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According to Anand Jacob Verghese, the chairman of the hindustan group of institutions, such alliances help in bridging the gap between the lessons in classrooms and the requirements of the industry. He said, “This partnership will enable our students to gain practical exposure to advanced robotics and automation technologies. By bringing global industry expertise to campus, we aim to equip our students with the technical capabilities required to succeed in the evolving automation and manufacturing sectors.”

The institute indicated that the alliance will further enhance its industrial orientation education and assist students to graduate employment ready in the rapidly expanding manufacturing industry.