Barnala Govt School gets first AI-Robotics lab; Students to build and programme robots
Kamaljeet Sandhu
Barnala (Punjab), November 10, 2026: Students of the School of Eminence, Barnala, will get hands-on exposure to Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, coding and 3D printing with the establishment of the district’s first AI and Robotics Lab in a government school.
Deputy Commissioner Harpreet Singh inaugurated the facility on Tuesday, marking a step towards introducing emerging technologies and practical learning opportunities in government schools.
The lab has been equipped with modern technological tools, including different types of robots, an AI-based computer vision system, Virtual Reality (VR) headsets, a professional 3D printer, sensors, motors and electronic devices.
Inaugurating the facility, the Deputy Commissioner said students would learn to operate robots, understand programming, develop robotic models and work with 3D printing technology. The initiative is aimed at strengthening their technical knowledge, creativity and problem-solving skills through experiential learning.
The District Administration has collaborated with Vyomika Space Private Limited and Future Gurukul to establish and operate the lab. The organisations have already provided training to teachers and students of Class XI to ensure effective use of the equipment. The training will gradually be extended to other students as well.
Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Vivek Kumar Modi said training sessions had been organised by the partner organisations to familiarise teachers and students with the technologies and equipment available in the laboratory.
District Education Officer (Secondary) Suneetinder Singh said a seven-member committee had been constituted to monitor the lab’s functioning, review its activities and ensure that students make maximum use of the facilities. The committee includes representatives from Computer Science, Mathematics, Science, Chemistry and Electronics.
School Principal Harish Bansal thanked the District Administration for the initiative, saying the facility would allow students to explore modern technologies and develop practical skills at the school level.
During the inauguration, Class XI students Samarth Singh, Jagroop Singh and Yuvraj Singh, all from the Electronics stream, along with Monika from the Non-Medical stream, demonstrated the functioning of various equipment in the laboratory.
The Deputy Commissioner also felicitated meritorious students of the school and announced that similar AI and Robotics Labs would be established in other schools across Barnala district in a phased manner.