CE Robotics & Automation Lab:

This laboratory was established in September 2000 in the Computer Engineering Department of
Sharif University of Technology with the sponsorship of the Ministry of Industries.
Our main goals are: Learning, Education, and Research.
Now, there are two main groups in the Lab:
- Logic Analysis Group
- Programmable Logic Controller Group
We hope to be able to:
- Research in Robotics & Automation fields.
- Document our knowledge and experience in this area for others.
- Learn and develop our knowledge.

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