IIT Gandhinagar WISCr 2026: Build Soft Robots in 5 Days, Check Eligibility and Deadline

IIT Gandhinagar WISCr 2026: Online Applications Open for the Winter School in Soft and Continuum Robotics

Gujarat: The Winter School in Soft and Continuum Robotics (WISCr 2026) is a five-day long (7-11 December 2026) hands-on program organised by The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), inviting applications from students interested in working with robotics systems and exploring ways of building soft robotic systems. With 25 available seats, the application deadline is 5th November, 2026. According to the announcement, by the IITGN Robotics, the selection process will be rolling, and the first offers are expected on 28th October, 2026.

With lecture-based workshops becoming a norm, WISCr 2026 deviates from that trend, and focuses on building and demonstrating robot systems. This may attract students with a research interest in the field of soft robotics. The program is open to students at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, and to research students in the field of robotics.

IITGN WISCr 2026: Key Details

What is WISCr 2026?

The soft robotics domain is a sub-domain of robotics, that deals with robots made up of flexible and deformable materials. These robots can be flexed, twisted and are useful for exploring areas that require delicate handling, flexible movement and adaptability. IITGN Robotics have been researching within the field of soft robotics, adaptive grippers, flexible surgical robots and soft legged robots. They conduct research into mathematical modelling, control algorithms, computational simulation, design and experimentation.

WISCr 2026 will allow participants to get involved with the research. Participants will model and simulate the robots and build and demonstrate soft robots. The idea of the programme is that participants will not just learn about how robotic systems work but will work together to create and demonstrate a functioning project.

Who can apply for the IIT Gandhinagar Robotics Winter School?

The winter school is aimed at students and recent graduates interested in robotics and research. The announcement states the following groups may apply:

• Undergraduate students
• Master’s students
• PhD scholars
• Graduates within the last 12 months

Those from various institutions may be considered and there is no requirement for previous experience in soft robotics. This means the programme is suitable for those interested in robotics but have not worked with soft robotics systems before. However, it is best to check the application criteria on the official website to ensure you meet any specific requirements.

FAQs

1. What is WISCr 2026 at IIT Gandhinagar?

WISCr 2026 is the Winter School in Soft and Continuum Robotics, organized by IITGN Robotics. It is a five day program on modeling, simulation and building of soft robots.

2. What are the dates for IIT Gandhinagar WISCr 2026?

The program will be held from December 7 to December 11, 2026 at IIT Gandhinagar.

3. What is the last date to apply for WISCr 2026?

November 5, 2026, is the last date to apply. The announcement says offers will be made starting from October 28, 2026 and selection will be done on a rolling basis.

4. Who is eligible to apply for WISCr 2026?

According to the announcement, eligible candidates include undergraduate and graduate students, and graduates of the last 12 months. Detailed eligibility may be available on the program site.

5. Is prior robotics experience required for WISCr 2026?

No, prior experience with soft robotics is not required.

6. What are the documents required to apply for WISCr 2026?

Candidates have to upload an application form, a resume and a one minute long video captured using a phone. The video need not be professionally edited.

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