The Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering, Mangalore Institute of Technology & Engineering, organized a two-day workshop on “Embedded Systems in Innovative Practice: Real-Time Design, Debugging & Edge AI” on 7th and 8th May 2026. The workshop aimed to provide students with practical exposure to modern embedded systems, IoT technologies, real-time applications, and Edge AI concepts through interactive technical sessions and hands-on demonstrations. A total of 39 students actively participated in the workshop, making it a highly engaging and industry-oriented learning experience.
The resource persons for the workshop were Mr. Vallinath S, DGM for Embedded Products at JIO Platforms, Bengaluru, and Mr. Suresh Kumar H K, Technical Lead at HCL Technologies, Bengaluru. Mr. Vallinath S possesses extensive expertise in embedded systems, networking technologies, real-time application development, hardware–software integration, and IoT-based intelligent systems. Mr. Suresh Kumar H K has significant experience in embedded programming, IoT applications, real-time systems, and intelligent connected platforms. Their strong industry backgrounds enabled them to deliver practical insights into modern embedded technologies and industrial applications.
During the workshop, participants were introduced to the fundamentals of embedded systems, including microcontrollers, real-time concepts, and hardware-software integration. The sessions covered MSP430 architecture, embedded programming, peripheral interfacing, PWM, ADC, UART communication, timers, interrupts, and debugging methodologies through practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises. Students also gained exposure to ESP32 and IoT application development, where concepts such as Wi-Fi connectivity, HTTP communication, and web-controlled embedded applications were demonstrated. A dedicated session on Edge AI and TinyML introduced participants to intelligent embedded systems, machine learning concepts, and low-power AI-enabled devices using STM32-based platforms, helping students understand the integration of sensing, processing, and intelligent decision-making in embedded applications.
The event was coordinated by Dr. Vinayambika S Bhat, Ms. Deepthi Shetty, and Mr. Prakash L S, Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering. The workshop concluded successfully with active participation and enthusiastic engagement from students. Overall, the program significantly enhanced participants’ technical understanding, practical problem-solving skills, and awareness of emerging technologies in embedded systems, IoT, and Edge AI domains.
