Kerala CM launches State’s first ‘Lab on Wheels’ mobile technology laboratory
The Kerala government has launched a 'Lab on Wheels' mobile technology laboratory to provide students across the state with hands-on training in AI, robotics, and coding. This initiative, a collaboration between ASAP Kerala and Infosys, aims to bridge the digital divide in remote areas.
Why it matters
It represents a significant effort to democratize access to emerging technology education in both urban and rural settings.
Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurated the State’s first ‘Lab on Wheels’ mobile technology laboratory here on Thursday.
The lab is an initiative of the Additional Skill Acquisition Programme (ASAP) Kerala under the Department of Higher Education, in collaboration with Infosys Springboard. It aims at introducing students in schools and colleges across Kerala to the possibilities of emerging technologies.
The ‘Lab on Wheels’ is an experiential mobile learning laboratory. Designed to bring modern technology education directly to students, this mobile lab will travel to schools, colleges, and technical institutions from Thiruvananthapuram to Kasaragod. Through the ‘Lab on Wheels,’ students will receive practical training and hands-on learning in cutting-edge fields, including AI, robotics, coding and microcontrollers, electronics, and 3D design.
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