Guest Lecture on Sensor Technology
Exploring Sensors, Automation, Robotics and Real-Time Industrial Applications
Understanding the Technology Behind Automation
The Automation & Robotics Department of Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Polytechnic, Thergaon, Pune, organized an insightful guest lecture on Sensor Technology on 31st August 2026. The session introduced Second Year students to the fundamentals, working principles, classifications and industrial applications of sensors used in automation and robotics.
Archana Kawchal
Managing Director
The session provided students with valuable exposure to modern sensor technologies and their importance in automation, robotics and real-time industrial systems.
Lecture Details
31 August 2026
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Sensor Technology
Second Year / 3rd Semester
35 Students
Krithika Ethiraj
Sensor Technology
Students explored the role of sensors in automation and robotics, including sensing principles, sensor classifications and practical industrial applications.
Industry-Oriented Learning
The lecture connected theoretical concepts with practical examples of sensor-based automation systems used in industrial environments.
Topics Covered During the Lecture
Automation & Sensors
Introduction to automation and the important role played by sensor technology in modern automated systems.
Working Principles
Students learned the basic working principles of sensors and how physical parameters are detected and converted into useful signals.
Types of Sensors
The session covered the classification and different types of sensors used in automation, robotics and industrial systems.
Temperature Sensors
Students explored temperature sensors including RTD, Thermocouple and Thermistor along with their working principles and applications.
Sensors in Robotics
The lecture highlighted sensors used in robotic systems and automated machines for detection, measurement and control.
Industrial Automation
Students learned how sensors are integrated into industrial automation systems for monitoring, control and process optimization.
From Classroom Concepts to Real-World Applications
The session emphasized the importance of sensors in modern industrial systems. Practical examples helped students understand how sensors enable machines and robots to sense their environment, collect data and support automated decision-making.
Student Learning Outcomes
The guest lecture strengthened students’ understanding of sensor technology and its role in automation and robotics. Students gained knowledge of sensor principles, classifications, temperature sensing technologies and practical industrial applications.
Understand the fundamentals of sensor technology.
Identify different types and classifications of sensors.
Understand RTD, thermocouple and thermistor applications.
Relate sensors to robotics and industrial automation.
Attended Program Outcomes
Sensor Technology Guest Lecture Gallery
Glimpses of the expert session on Sensor Technology conducted for Second Year Automation & Robotics students.
Conclusion
The guest lecture on Sensor Technology was an informative and valuable learning experience for the Second Year Automation & Robotics students. The session helped students understand the fundamentals of sensors, their classification, temperature sensing technologies and their applications in robotics and industrial automation. The practical examples shared during the session helped bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and real-world engineering applications.
Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Polytechnic
Thergaon, Pune
Academic Year 2026–27 | Automation & Robotics Department
