IIT Ropar Cps Lab - Model Institute of Engineering and Technology

IIT Ropar – Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) Lab

Overview

The CPS Lab at MIET, established in collaboration with IIT Ropar, serves as a cutting-edge hub for hands-on learning in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS), Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The lab provides students with a dynamic environment to engage in project-based research, interactive workshops, and expert mentorship. Here, learners acquire practical, industry-relevant skills while working on real-world problems, developing innovative prototypes, and exploring entrepreneurial opportunities. By fostering experimentation and collaboration, the CPS Lab empowers students to push the boundaries of technology and prepares them to lead in emerging fields and start-up ventures.

Unique Benefits for Students

Through this program, students gain exclusive access to a wide range of opportunities designed to nurture innovation and industry-ready skills:

Hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies: Work directly with advanced IoT devices, CPS frameworks, and AI tools to build practical solutions for real-world problems.
Interdisciplinary learning: Engage in projects that integrate hardware, software, data analytics, and intelligent systems, providing a holistic understanding of complex technology ecosystems.
Expert mentorship and guidance: Receive personalized mentorship from IIT Ropar faculty and industry professionals, gaining insights into current trends, best practices, and career pathways.
Innovation and entrepreneurship opportunities: Collaborate in teams to conceptualize, design, and develop prototypes, with support to transform innovative ideas into startups or scalable projects.
Research and knowledge-building: Participate in workshops, seminars, and research initiatives to stay at the forefront of emerging technologies.
Industry exposure and networking: Interact with professionals, attend tech events, and access resources that connect academic learning with real-world industry applications.

State-of-the-Cps-Lab

Advanced Equipment: Features IoT sensor arrays, AI/ML workstations, prototyping tools, and embedded systems for designing, testing, and implementing real-world solutions.
24/7 Access: Provides round-the-clock plug-and-play access for continuous experimentation and innovation.
Comprehensive Setups: Includes data acquisition, robotics kits, SCADA interfaces, and real-time monitoring systems for hands-on learning in CPS, IoT, and AI.
Collaborative Space: Serves as a dynamic environment for students and researchers to collaborate, develop prototypes, and work on innovative projects.
Skill & Innovation Support: Enables learning in edge AI, digital twin technologies, and intelligent systems, with guidance to transform ideas into prototypes or startups.
Innovation Grants: MIET Jammu, in collaboration with iHub–AWaDH, provides student grants of up to ₹5 lakhs for prototypes and ₹20 lakhs for startups, encouraging research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Faculty can also apply for research funding under this initiative.