Highlighting Excellence in Robotics

NIRO Lab presented its latest research and innovative projects, demonstrating the lab’s commitment to advancing the field of intelligent robotics. The showcase featured hands-on demonstrations and interactive sessions, providing attendees with insights into current research directions and applications.

Building the Next Generation

The event aimed to:

• Inspire students to pursue careers in AI and robotics
• Foster collaboration between academia and industry
• Showcase NSU’s leadership in technology and innovation
• Create networking opportunities for researchers and professionals

NIRO Lab’s participation underscored the university’s dedication to research excellence and its role in shaping the future of intelligent systems in Bangladesh.

Connecting Academia and Industry

The NSU AI and Robotics Day served as a bridge between academic research and real-world applications. Through our participation, we demonstrated the practical impact of robotics research and the potential for innovation-driven solutions to address modern challenges.

Continuing Our Journey

This event reinforced our commitment to advancing robotics education and research at NSU. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and remain dedicated to contributing to Bangladesh’s technological advancement through cutting-edge research in artificial intelligence and robotics.

A Platform for Innovation

The summit served as a crucial platform to display innovations and connect academia with industry partners. NIRO Lab demonstrated its commitment to contributing to Bangladesh’s technology ecosystem through our ongoing research in robotics and artificial intelligence.

Our Mission

NIRO Lab focuses on:

• Advancing robotics research
• Educational excellence
• Industrial collaboration

The event emphasized Bangladesh’s growing reputation in science and technology globally, and NIRO Lab aims to position the nation as a technology-driven leader.

Looking Forward

The summit represented a broader movement toward establishing Bangladesh as an innovation hub on the global stage. We are proud to be part of this journey and look forward to continuing our contributions to the field of intelligent robotics.

The inaugural BioTech, Electronics, AI, and Robotics (BEAR) Summit was held at the National Science and Technology Complex on July 16, 2025. This landmark event brought together academicians, local industry stalwarts, and leaders of top global tech companies to discuss the current status and future prospects of the BEAR and semiconductor fields in Bangladesh.

Panel Discussion: Robotics for Resilience

The afternoon session featured a distinguished panel discussion titled “Robotics for Resilience, Labor, and Industry Revolution 4.0 and 5.0”, moderated by Dr. Shahnewaz Siddique, Associate Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, North South University, and Director of NIRO Lab.

Distinguished Panelists

• Dr. Ebad Zahir - Senior Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical & Electronic Engineering, AIUB
• Dr. Md Akhtaruzzaman - Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science & Engineering, BUET
• Dr. Mohammad Ariful Haque - Professor, Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, BUET

Emphasis on Capacity Building

During the discussion, Dr. Siddique emphasized the critical importance of capacity building across the entire innovation cycle — from conceptualization and simulation to design, fabrication, software development, and testing. This holistic approach, which mirrors NIRO Lab’s own methodology, is essential for Bangladesh to develop a self-sustaining robotics ecosystem capable of contributing to the global Industry 4.0 and 5.0 revolution.

The panel explored how robotics can enhance resilience in various sectors, transform labor markets, and drive industrial innovation in Bangladesh. The discussions highlighted the need for collaboration between academia, industry, and government to accelerate the nation’s technological advancement.

About BEAR Summit

The BEAR Summit and the associated Semiconductor Symposium represent a unique convergence of thought leaders working to position Bangladesh as a significant player in the global technology landscape. The event underscored the growing momentum in Bangladesh’s tech sector and the pivotal role that institutions like NIRO Lab play in shaping this future.

The NSU Intelligent Robotics Lab (NIRO) achieved a notable accomplishment as its project, NIRO EDU BOT, secured a Top 3 position in the Robotics segment at BEAR Summit 2025, held in Dhaka in July 2025.

BEAR Summit 2025 was Bangladesh’s first major national technology summit focused on Biotech, Electronics, AI, and Robotics. Organized by the ICT Division and the Bangladesh Computer Council (BCC), the event brought together researchers, innovators, industry experts, and academic institutions to showcase advancements across emerging technology sectors.

The achievement reflects the sustained efforts of the NIRO Lab team under the supervision of Dr. Shahnewaz Siddique. The recognition at BEAR Summit 2025 highlights NIRO Lab’s ongoing commitment to robotics education, research, and innovation, as well as its contribution to the growing technology ecosystem in Bangladesh.

The award recognizes the innovation, technical excellence, and real-world relevance of our proof-of-concept prototype, evaluated by leading experts in robotics, automation, and digital transformation. During the event, we showcased the system’s autonomous navigation, perception pipeline, and integrated web-based control interface, followed by interactive demonstrations and technical Q&A.

While this recognition validates the potential of our prototype, our vision extends further. We are now actively working to evolve this research prototype into a fully refined, production-ready product prototype suitable for real-world deployment.

The NSU Intelligent Robotics Lab (NIRO) successfully conducted a Robotics Workshop aimed at introducing students to the fundamentals of robotics and hands-on system development. The workshop was held in two sessions to accommodate participant availability—on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at 2:00 PM, and again on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM—at the NIRO Lab Workstation.

Each session lasted approximately three hours and was conducted by Saif Ahammod Khan and Nasim Mahmud, both Research Assistants at NIRO Lab. The first session was attended by 13 participants, while the second session saw a full capacity of approximately 25 attendees, reflecting strong interest and enthusiasm for hands-on robotics education among students.

The workshop covered a comprehensive range of foundational robotics topics. Participants were introduced to basic electronics concepts, including types of current, power sources, voltage, current, and resistance. The sessions also explored microcontrollers, sensors, DC motors, actuators, and communication modules, followed by practical discussions on robot wiring, circuit design, Arduino programming, and coding using the Arduino IDE. In addition, participants were introduced to robot body construction techniques, various building materials, and basic 3D design concepts.

As part of the hands-on component, the instructors, with active participation from attendees, built an RC car from scratch, demonstrating the complete development process—from circuit design to final implementation. The workshop concluded with an interactive question-and-answer session, allowing participants to clarify technical concepts and reflect on their learning experiences. A group photo session followed, capturing the engagement and enthusiasm of the participants.

Feedback received from participants was overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the clarity of technical explanations, structured content delivery, and the practical approach of the sessions. Participants also provided constructive suggestions, including optimizing session duration and incorporating additional equipment to enable individual project building alongside the instructor.

The successful completion of the workshop reflects NIRO Lab’s continued commitment to robotics education, practical learning, and skill development. The lab looks forward to organizing more structured, hands-on workshops in the future to further support student learning and innovation.