MCEME Secunderabad seminar explores robotics, autonomous systems to build future-ready defence capabilities

The Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), Secunderabad, organised a two-day national seminar on ‘Robotics, Autonomous Drone Systems and Additive Manufacturing for Defence Forces from February 27 to 28, bringing together stakeholders from the Armed Forces, industry, academia and policy-making bodies to deliberate on building indigenous, future-ready military capabilities.

The seminar aimed to foster synergy among key stakeholders to address emerging operational challenges in an increasingly technology-driven battlespace. The deliberations were structured around four core themes: the role of robotics and autonomous systems in transforming 21st century warfare, technology substacks required for autonomous platforms, defence and industrial preparedness for robotics and cyber-physical systems, and additive manufacturing as a key enabler for future military systems.