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30 Mar 2026

Vidyamandir Launches New AI & Robotics Lab at Shukla Centre for Future Studies

Vidyamandir has added an exciting new feature to its campus with the inauguration of an AI & Robotics Lab at the Shukla Centre for Future Studies. The 2,800 sq. ft. space is designed to provide a real-world, technology-driven learning environment for students and represents far more than a technical upgrade.

It makes a clear statement that VMT believes AI literacy is no longer an elective skill but a fundamental necessity for all.

The lab took shape thanks to a generous donation from leading techpreneur Mihirbhai Shukla, himself an alumnus of Vidyamandir.

A special launch event took place on March 28, 2026 in the presence of the Board of Trustees, members of local committees, and the core team of Vidyamandir Trust.

Speaking at the inauguration, Russellbhai Mehta, Chairman, Vidyamandir Trust, perfectly captured this vision, stating: "This is not about making every child an expert in technology. It is about giving every child the confidence to engage with the future.”

With a strong focus on learning by doing, the lab is a future-focused initiative. It aims to nurture creativity, innovation, and technical skills and prepare students for tomorrow’s careers across AI, Robotics, Engineering, and emerging technologies.

The new facility offers an immersive, ‘learning by doing’ environment- complete with a dedicated Maker’s Space, 3D printing stations, and high-performance AI workstations. Whether through engaging in the Robo Soccer Arena or mastering rapid prototyping, students are taught to solve real-world problems using the very tools that are currently reshaping global industries.

By providing early exposure to everything from Arduino programming to complex hardware-software integration, Vidyamandir is bridging the gap between local education and global standards.

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