Thursday, 27 May 2021, 5:36 am
A state-of-the-art purpose-built Robotics and Artificial
Intelligence Development Laboratory, which will allow
students to use advanced technology, has been opened on
EIT’s Hawke’s Bay Campus in Taradale.
The ribbon
was cut by Hilton Collier, Chairman of the EIT Board, in
front of staff and students this week.
Fred Koenders,
Executive Dean, Faculty of Commerce and Technology, says the
lab reflects the Bachelor of Computing Systems’ (BCS) role
in Hawke’s Bay businesses, where horticulture processing
and manufacturing represents a major contribution to the
regional economy.
“These industries are a likely
destination for many of our graduates, and where significant