About the Club

The Automation and Robotics Club (ARC) at St Joseph Engineering College (SJEC) is a student-driven, innovation-oriented platform that brings together passionate minds from various engineering disciplines to explore, learn, and develop automation and robotic systems. The club fosters hands-on learning, collaborative projects, and competitive excellence in the field of embedded systems, IoT, robotics, and intelligent automation. Founded on the principles of learning by doing, ARC is committed to nurturing technical competence, creativity, and leadership among its members. Through workshops, technical fests, project installations, and national-level competitions, the club creates real-world impact while promoting sustainable and socially beneficial innovations.

Vision

To be a leading student community that pioneers technological advancement through robotics, automation, and innovation for a sustainable and intelligent future.

Mission

To build technical expertise through hands-on workshops, training, and real-time project development.
To foster collaboration, research, and innovation across disciplines.
To address real-world challenges through sustainable and user-friendly automation solutions.
To represent SJEC in technical competitions and enhance institutional prestige.

What We Do

Skill Development: Regular hands-on training sessions on microcontrollers, embedded systems, sensors, IoT, and prototyping.
Project Development: In-house development of socially impactful, innovative automation projects.
Workshops & Events: Hosting beginner to advanced-level technical workshops, robotics competitions, and intercollegiate events.
Tech Representation: Participating in and winning accolades in national-level tech fests and innovation challenges.
Installations & Outreach: Implementing real-world projects on campus and conducting community training programs.

Objectives of the Club:

Hands-on training and Workshop on Automation & Robotics
Hands-on training on LabVIEW (Software & Hardware)
Design and development of Robot and Automation Systems
Training for participation in Robotics competitions. (WRO Olympiad, NI-Yantra, E-Yantra, Robocon India etc.)
Technical support for Final Year Student Projects
Working towards Industry 4.0

Why Join Us?

Hands-on exposure to industry-relevant tools and technologies
Be part of national-level tech events and competitions
Build real-time projects that contribute to society
Learn from and collaborate with like-minded innovators
Enhance your resume and technical portfolio with certified achievements

Messages

As this is the era of automation and robotics, there was a need for a students club to work towards automation and robotics in SJEC and it was also one of my dreams when I joined SJEC. This dream led me to the initiation of the ARC SJEC Club. ARC SJEC Club was a great opportunity for me to lead a team and work towards Automation and Robotics and sharing my knowledge with the team improved my abilities in this field to become an efficient engineer. It is a platform for students to work in Interdisciplinary subjects like electronics, artificial intelligence and almost all fields of engineering. Over the past 4 years, ARC SJEC has made great achievements by conducting events, workshops, developing various projects like attender robot, 3D Printer, Drone, UAV, VTOL, etc. and participating in various competitions and winning prizes. ARC SJEC won the Championship trophy in Magnovite - a technocultural Tech fest held in Christ University, Bengalurufor three years.. They have also won events at various tech fests across the country. My short message for my juniors is to join ARC SJEC, work with interest and take part in all activities conducted by ARC SJEC and contribute in ways possible to ARC SJEC by developing innovative projects so that we can see ARC SJEC in the top place in the upcoming years. Special thanks to Dr Binu for bringing my dream to life. Also, thanks to the faculty of Mechanical Engg Department Mr Rahul, Mr Santhosh and Ms Chaithra for being with us and guiding us in all the activities. I would like to thank the Management and Dr Sudheer M - HOD ME and all the faculty members for supporting us in various activities. All the best to my ARC SJEC Family.

Mr Vion Joseph Martis

Founder President - ARC SJEC, Class of 2017

Engineers have always found ingenious ways to reduce human interventions and overcome their physical limitations in building this new modern world. The process continues. From ghost factories of Japan to driverless cars of Tesla, automation is the future. Notwithstanding the collateral of job losses and rising unemployment, automation and robotics is here to stay, and related technologies will see quantum growth in the days ahead. It is up to statesmen and society, in general, to negate unemployment and find avenues to engage human intellect. However, it is clear that automation will result in the extinction of manual labor, and creativity and skill will be the norm for employment. Engineering education has already caught up to this trend and is refining itself to face this new self-inflicted challenge. Even though automation and robotics have been a part of the previous syllabus, new terminologies such as Big Data and the Internet of Things are being heard quite often. Exciting times are ahead with limitless possibilities. SJEC has also jumped right into the fray with the induction of ARC SJEC; collegiate club of Automation and Robotics. It is a matter of pride that the Department of Mechanical Engineering has taken the lead in it. It all began with Vion Joseph Martis, an exemplary student from the Mechanical Engineering Class of 2017. It was his dream of having this club and driving his fellow mates and juniors to work on automation projects. Collegiate clubs are platforms for students to take responsibilities and be accountable in their work. Their participation and involvement in co-curricular activities are often seen as a catalyst to their enhanced academic involvement. ARC SJEC expects the same. Over the past four years, the club has showcased innovative work on drones, 3D printers, UAV, Controlled bots, VTOL, and many more systems. The victories in Magnovite, and various other tech fests validates their efforts. The Club aspires to further opportunities for students to fructify their dreams.

Dr Binu K G

Faculty Coordinator - ARC SJEC

Faculty

Students

MAGNOVITE: Technocultural Fest at Christ University - Bengaluru

2016 - 2017: Overall Runners-Up Award

CONTURA 2.0: Drone Racing Event organized under the 21st Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) National Students Convention, held at LD College of Engineering - Ahmedabad 29-30 Jan 2019

Yamen Akhtar from ARC-SJEC secured Third Place in this National Level Event.

DRONE

objectives

Aerial Surveillance and Mapping
Aerial Photography and Videography

Features

F450 3D printed drone arms
850 kV brushless DC motors, 2.4GHz Transmitter and Receiver
Mobius action camera (HD quality and live streaming 5.8 GHz AV)
Ardupilot flight controller with GPS & Return to Home
Developed by: Vion Martis

Developed by: Vion Martis

MULTI-PURPOSE CNC MACHINE

objectives

CNC Machine with different end effectors
Integration of LabVIEW

Features

NI MyRIO controller
Workspace - 470x470x470mm
3D Printing, Laser engrooving, Soldering, 3D Routing

Developed by: Vion Martis & Joylon Cornelio

UAV-FT SPITFIRE

objectives

Aerial Surveillance / Geographical Survey
Remote Sensing

Features

Park 400,810 kV min / 18-30 Amp / 1800-2200 mAH 3s / 9 g servos
Throws - 10 Deflection (Elevators/Ailerons)
25 (Rudder) EXPO 30%
Weighs 766gms excluding battery

Developed by: Vion Martis, Karthik, Deekshith, Yogesh & Adarsh

3D PRINTER

objectives

Rapid Prototyping of 3D models and structures Efficient method for manufacturing machine parts

Features

Prusa 13 MK2 model / 1800-2200 mAH 3s
Printing area: 200x200x200mm / 0.02mm accuracy
Printable materials: PLA, ABS, Wooden, Nylon, etc.
0.2 to 0.4 extruder up to 220 °C
Heating bed up to 120 °C

Developed by: Vion Martis

J-Bot - V1

objectives

User's assistant to navigate within campus.
Escort the guests visiting the campus

J-Bot - V1 is an Autonomous Navigation Robot. The primary purpose of this is to assist users to navigate within campus. An easy LCD interface will be provided to users for selecting destination location. Once the input is received by the Robot, it will escort the user to their destination by asking the user to follow the robot. This robot is capable of self-generating the map to destination in an unknown environment and also make smart decisions in the presence of obstacles in the path.

Technology :

This Robot is built on sophisticated technologies like ROS(Robotic Operating System) for Navigation and path planning, PID for smooth movement, Smart power management, Custom developed PCB for sensor management and processing, Creative body design with good stability.

Projects & Installations

Street Light Automation (Apr 2024):
Campus-wide smart lighting system using motion and time-based control.
Sanitary Pad Vending Machine (May 2024):
Hygiene-support initiative installed in the Counseling Centre.
Smart Energy Meter (May 2024):
Budget-friendly energy tracker with data monitoring capabilities.
Smart Irrigation System (Jun 2024):
Automated water delivery system based on soil moisture, targeting agriculture sustainability.
Solar Cleaning System (Mar 2025):
A functional prototype for maintaining solar panel efficiency.
Robotic Arm 2.0 (Mar 2025):
An upgraded mechanical arm for industrial simulation and training.
Hydroponic Greenhouse System (Proposed – Sep 2024):
Research underway for a solar-powered, automated greenhouse integrating CO₂, O₂, and humidity sensors with public display.
Time Display & Public Address System (Proposed – Mar 2025):
An institutional infrastructure proposal for synchronized classroom communication.

Workshops & Outreach

Line Following Robot Workshops (Jan & Oct 2024):
Conducted for SJEC students and visiting diploma students from KPT, focusing on bot design and control logic.
Introduction to Automation – 15-Day Workshop (Aug–Sep 2024):
Flagship internal training series introducing participants to real-world IoT, embedded systems, and automation through practical projects.
DirtDash RC & Syncline Sprint (May 2024):
Student-led robotic racing events encouraging design, speed, and precision.

Annual Participation Timeline

Month	Key Activities
Jan 2024	Workshop at Comedkares & Hardware Seminar
Feb 2024	Magnovite & Incredia Competition Success
Mar 2024	Science Exhibition & Technical Projects
Apr 2024	Streetlight Automation Project
May 2024	Vending Machine, Energy Meter, Club Events
Jun 2024	Smart Irrigation System Completion
Jul 2024	Pitching & Product Marketing Achievements
Aug 2024	15-day Automation Workshop
Sep 2024	Induction & Hydroponics Research
Oct 2024	Workshop for Diploma Students
Nov 2024	Sparky Bot Development
Dec 2024	National Tech Wins at Magnovite
Jan 2025	Ideastorm Finalist
Feb 2025	UIP National Round & Incridea Participation
Mar 2025	Green Earth Challenge, Solar System Testing, Robotic Arm, and More

ARC-SJEC

About the Club

Vision

Mission

What We Do

Objectives of the Club:

Why Join Us?

Messages

Faculty

Dr Binu K G

Mr Rahul Kumar

Ms Lavina D’Silva

Mr Vijay Ganesh

Students

Mr. Sagar Nayak

Ms. Sharon Frank

Mr. Anish GR

Ms. Akanksha

Ms. Zian Shafi Nafisa Imam

MAGNOVITE: Technocultural Fest at Christ University - Bengaluru

2016 - 2017: Overall Runners-Up Award

2016 - 2017: Overall Runners-Up Award

2016 - 2017: Overall Runners-Up Award

DRONE

MULTI-PURPOSE CNC MACHINE

UAV-FT SPITFIRE

3D PRINTER

J-Bot - V1

Projects & Installations

Workshops & Outreach

Annual Participation Timeline

Our College

Academics

Facilities