ARK Foundation Robotics Lab

What We Do

Cutting-edge research and innovation

We develop autonomous drones, underwater robots and ground vehicles, using AI and robotics to address challenges in agriculture, water monitoring, healthcare and clean energy.

Education and capability building

Through the Robotics & Autonomous Systems (RAS) major, students gain hands-on experience with industry-grade tools and projects.

Community impact

We train farmers, women and youth in agricultural drone use, and create affordable robotic solutions for public health, farming and sustainability in partnership with leading institutions and industry.

Key projects

Drone based precision agriculture

Improving crop yield and resource efficiency using drones, IoT sensors and AI algorithms.

Autonomy for surface vehicles

Adaptive environmental sampling for coral reef health, wildlife monitoring and oil spill detection.

Tethered drones for public health

Tethered drone systems for mosquito eradication and defence applications.

Multi-modal sensor fusion

Combining satellite and drone data to create high-quality datasets for machine learning in agriculture.

Research and community projects

At Plaksha University, robotics is not confined to the classroom, it is pursued across all levels, from undergraduates to PhD scholars. Students work on projects that blend computing, mechatronics and human interaction, pushing the boundaries of what machines can do.

By exploring innovative ideas and building out-of-the-box solutions, these projects demonstrate how future engineers are reimagining technology to address real-world challenges. The featured videos highlight a few examples of the robotics work emerging from our campus.

Research and community projects

Robotics faculty

The ARK Foundation Robotics Lab brings top researchers and educators with expertise in robotics, computing, mechatronics and human interaction.