Every year, International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad commemorates Kohli Day to honour the legacy of F. C. Kohli—widely regarded as the father of the Indian IT industry. The annual event celebrates his vision of building world-class computing research and education in India, bringing together pioneers whose work continues to shape the future of technology.
This year’s F C Kohli Day Distinguished Lecture (17 March, 4pm) features legendary roboticist Takeo Kanade, a pioneer of computer vision and autonomous systems and a longtime professor at the Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute.
In his talk, Prof. Kanade will share stories of “fun research” in robotics—how curiosity-driven experimentation and bold ideas can lead to transformative innovation. From foundational advances in computer vision to real-world robotics applications, his work has influenced generations of researchers and engineers worldwide.
If you’re interested in AI, robotics, computer vision, or the future of intelligent systems, this is a lecture you won’t want to miss.
📅 17 March 2026
🕓 4:00pm
📍 IIIT Hyderabad / Online
🔗 Register here: https://iiit-ac-in.zoom.us/meeting/register/kpmXIddeQk-GYcefWVWBTw#/registration
Join us as we celebrate the spirit of innovation that F. C. Kohli championed and hear from one of the pioneers shaping the future of robotics. 🚀