Robotronics Summit 2026 launches Robotica Institute curriculum

KATHMANDU: The Robotronics Summit 2026 was held at Softwarica College of IT & E-commerce on Wednesday. The event set a new benchmark for Nepal’s technology sector by bringing together students, educators and industry leaders under the theme 'Digital Everest: Scaling Innovation Beyond Borders.'

Organisers described the summit as the country’s first industry-driven robotics event of its kind, designed to bridge academic theory and industrial practice. Rather than a series of lectures, the summit offered hands-on sessions and practical demonstrations aimed at preparing graduates for the jobs market with the programme 'Robotics That Gets Hired.'

Speakers urged a shift from conventional classroom exercises to product-focused development, emphasising the need to move away from 'textbook robotics' towards building solutions that address real-world challenges in healthcare, logistics and manufacturing. A dedicated Career Zone gave students access to internships, apprenticeships and information on global remote roles.

The summit also aligned with broader economic goals through its #Jobs Agenda, which organisers said echoed World Bank initiatives to mobilise private capital and create a business-friendly environment for tech startups in Nepal.

A major announcement at the event was the launch of Robotica Institute Industry Curriculum, a specialised programme for schools and colleges intended to turn students into creators rather than consumers of technology. The curriculum focuses on factory automation, autonomous systems and AI integration, and emphasises a 'build-and-test' approach to learning.

Prominent figures from Nepal’s ICT and business communities addressed the audience. Rajendra Malla, Immediate Past President of Nepal Chamber of Commerce (NCC), discussed humanoids, digital twins and skills for 2030. Chiranjibi Adhikari, Senior Vice President of CAN Federation and CEO of One Cover, stressed the need to align education with industry demand. Likewise, autonomous robotics pioneer Yudhisthir Gauli introduced the Robotica Institute industry curriculum, and Bigyan Shrestha, chairperson of Softwarica College, highlighted the institution’s 'build-and-test' approach.

Organisers and speakers said the summit is a step towards ensuring Nepal keeps pace with global advances in robotics, predicting a surge in demand for robotics engineers by 2030, particularly in healthcare and logistics. By fostering collaboration between academic institutions and industry, they said Nepal is positioning itself for a future and described as 'Digital Everest' — a vision of innovation that transcends borders and creates new opportunities for the country’s tech talent.