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Welcome to the
CAIT Innovation Lab
Where Ideas Become Intelligent Realities
A Living Laboratory for AI, Robotics, and Innovation
The CAIT Innovation Lab at Ideal Institute of Technology is a hands-on, state-of-the-art environment where students, professionals, and entrepreneurs turn their ideas into real-world, AI-powered solutions.
Whether you’re building your first chatbot, testing a robotics prototype, or exploring edge computing with GPUs, this is your playground for intelligent innovation.
What You’ll Explore in the Innovation Lab
Build, code, and integrate intelligent machines using tools like:
- Jetson Nano / Jetson Orin NX
- Arduino + Raspberry Pi
- Pepper Humanoid Robot
- 3D Printed AI-Embedded Devices
- IoT Sensor Projects
- Computer Vision & Voice Control Systems
From robot arms to AI-powered toys, bring machines to life.
Design and deploy smart conversational agents with:
- OpenAI GPT-based bots
- Custom-trained ChatGPTs
- RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) bots for businesses
- Multilingual bots for education, customer service, and more
Voice chatbots powered by Whisper + TTS tools
Train your chatbot to represent your business, brand, or school.
Experiment with powerful AI workflows on real hardware:
- NVIDIA Jetson Edge Devices
- CUDA + TensorRT acceleration
- ONNX Runtime & Streamlit deployment
- LLM deployment on local edge devices
- AI + Automation in Real-Time Environments
Test what’s possible when AI meets the edge.
Take inspiration—and maybe even partner up—through real projects like:
- “Smart Teddy”: An AI Study Buddy for K–8
- “AI Kiosk Assistant” for Retail
- “Voice-Controlled Lighting System” for Smart Homes
- “Food Waste Detection with Computer Vision”
- “GPT-powered Resume Builder”
- “AI Chatbot for Job Interview Practice”
These aren’t just class projects—they’re startup seeds.
Open Lab Schedule (Coming Soon)
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Lab Access Hours
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Staff Support
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Monday
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09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
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AI Lab Assistant On Site
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Tuesday
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09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
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Robotics Coach + Project Support
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Wednesday
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09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
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Chatbot Developer Hours
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Thursday
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09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
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Edge AI + GPU Workbench Day
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Friday
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09:00 AM – 04:00 PM
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Open Build Day + Showcase Prep
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Saturday
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9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
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Open Innovation Jam (Monthly)
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- Location: CAIT Lab, Ideal Institute of Technology, Pleasantville Campus
- Guided workshops and mentorships available weekly
- Tools, components, and dev boards available for approved projects
Who Can Join the Innovation Lab?
- Students enrolled in CAIT programs
- Educators building prototypes or curriculum tools
- Entrepreneurs testing AI solutions
- Makers and hardware enthusiasts
- Teams launching community or startup projects
Perks of Joining the Lab
Full access to AI hardware, dev boards & sensors
Software stacks: Python, PyTorch, ONNX, LangChain, etc.
Mentorship from AI professionals and tech faculty.
Showcase opportunities at school events and tech expos.
Eligibility for mini-grants and accelerator support