AIMERS Foundation, Mission ShakthiSAT & Sukruti Narayanan
From Australian Educators Online Network by AEON.net.au
March 29, 2026 · 52 min
About this episode
Sukruti Narayanan discusses her work in robotics and education, focusing on empowering the next generation through technology.
From pioneering robotics in India to launching global lunar missions from Sydney, Sukruti Narayanan is redefining what it means to be a leader in the digital age. Discover how she is bridging the gap between access and ability, ensuring that the next generation of innovators doesn't just use technology, but masters it. Hosted by Ben Newsome from Fizzics Education About the Sukruti Narayanan Sukruti Narayanan is the Founder and President of the AIMERS Foundation and a formidable expert in communication and robotics. With a career dedicated to democratising high-tech education, Sukruti co-founded the Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Foundation (RAAIF) in India in 2012 before expanding her visionary work to Australia. Her mission is rooted in the belief that while talent is universal, opportunity is not. This dedication was officially recognised in a New South Wales Parliamentary motion in February 2026, highlighting her transformative impact on the AI and robotics landscape. Key Highlights Sukruti’s work sits at the intersection of emerging tech and social equity: Mission ShakthiSAT Leading a bold, all-female-led lunar space mission designed to empower 12,000 girls…
People in this episode
Host: Ben Newsome
Guest: Sukruti Narayanan
Topics covered
- leadership in technology
- education equity
- robotics
- space missions
- AI
- innovation
Keywords
- robotics
- education
- AI
- space missions
- innovation
- Sukruti Narayanan
- AIMERS Foundation
- Mission ShakthiSAT
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AIMERS Foundation, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence Foundation
Places: Australia, India
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