Chandigarh: 23rd September, 2025: The Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Punjab Engineering College (Deemed to be University), Chandigarh, organized a highly interactive and thought-provoking session on “Robo Soccer” today. The session was delivered by Dr. Alok Kanti Deb, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Kharagpur, who is also the mentor of the prestigious Kharagpur Robo Soccer Student’s Group.
Dr. Deb, a distinguished academician and researcher, has diverse research interests that span Control Systems, Computational Intelligence, and Automotive Diagnostics. His session combined deep technical knowledge with real-world applications, making it especially valuable for aspiring engineers and researchers at PEC.
During the lecture, Dr. Deb shared insights into the fascinating world of Robo Soccer, where robotics, artificial intelligence, and control systems converge to simulate the dynamics of an actual football match. He explained how this field provides an excellent testbed for developing and experimenting with autonomous agents, machine learning algorithms, decision-making strategies, and cooperative control systems. The discussion highlighted how Robo Soccer has become a global platform for research and innovation, fostering creativity among students while preparing them for future challenges in robotics and AI-driven technologies.
The students of PEC were deeply engaged throughout the session, as Dr. Deb also touched upon his mentorship experiences at IIT Kharagpur, where the Robo Soccer Student’s Group has been actively involved in competitions and cutting-edge projects. His anecdotes and practical examples offered the audience a first-hand glimpse into the challenges and breakthroughs in this emerging domain.
The session concluded with an interactive Q&A, where students enthusiastically posed questions on topics ranging from the design of intelligent robotic systems to the future scope of Robo Soccer in autonomous mobility, defense, and smart automation.
The lecture was not only insightful, informative, and inspiring but also aligned with PEC’s vision of exposing its students to the latest technological innovations and fostering interdisciplinary learning.