CIKARANG, September 11, 2025 – A group of lecturers from the Intelligent Robotics and Electronic Systems Study Program at Calvin Institute of Technology conducted an industrial visit to Surya Sarana Dinamika (SSD) Robotics-IoT Center in Cikarang. The visit aimed to deepen their practical understanding of robotics and Internet of Things (IoT) implementation on an industrial scale, as well as to explore opportunities for educational and research collaboration between the two institutions.

During the visit, the academics from Calvin University had the opportunity to directly observe the operations of SSD’s training and technology 4.0 workshop center. They also engaged in in-depth discussions on Indonesia’s workforce readiness in facing the challenges of the Industry 4.0 era.

“This visit provided us with new perspectives on the gap between educational curricula and actual industry needs. Seeing the direct application of robotics and IoT opened our insights into which materials need to be integrated into our courses,” said Dr. Aditya Heru Prathama, Head of the Intelligent Robotics Study Program at Calvin Institute of Technology.

The delegation from Calvin University was also accompanied by Dr. Victor Chris Samuel Purba, Supervisor of the Master’s Program, and Dr. Erwin Anggadja, Senior Lecturer of the Electronics and Robotics Study Program.

SSD management welcomed this initiative positively. Collaboration between industry and academia is key to preparing competent digital talent, and SSD is committed to continuously supporting the development of practical competencies for both lecturers and students.

The visit is expected to serve as an initial step toward more concrete collaborations, such as the development of joint training modules, industrial internship programs, and applied research activities that align with industry needs.