The IEEE Robotics & Automation Society (RAS) – CUI Wah Chapter organized a workshop on “Introduction to Robotics & Embedded Control Systems” on November 19, 2025. The session, conducted by Dr. Khawaja Fahad Iqbal, introduced students to the fundamentals of robotics, its key applications, and emerging trends in the field. More than 40 participants, including faculty and students, attended the interactive workshop.

Dr. Fahad highlighted the growing role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in enabling robots to learn, adapt, and make decisions. He also discussed major categories of robotic systems, including mobile, industrial, service, autonomous, and humanoid robots, and provided an overview of the Robot Operating System (ROS). Participants gained valuable insights into current market needs and opportunities in robotics research and competitions.

The event concluded with a vote of thanks and the presentation of a souvenir to Dr. Khawaja Fahad Iqbal by the Head of the Electrical Engineering Department.