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On September 24, Ajax Systems, in cooperation with the National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" (KPI), has opened the Mechanical Design & Robotics Lab. This is the fifth laboratory within the Ajax Next educational initiative, which aims to cultivate engineering education in Ukraine.
Located at the KPI Faculty of Instrumentation Engineering, the lab has 20 workstations. It also features a design area with computer equipment for classroom work and a prototype development workshop.
Thanks to equipment ranging from lathes and milling machines to robotic systems and measuring instruments, students can study design and robotics and gain practical skills that are in demand in the market. Student projects from previous internships, such as a robotic manipulator for moving objects along a programmed trajectory, are also available for training.
I studied at KPI, and it is symbolic for me to open a new laboratory here. We want young people to start creating as early as possible. Invention requires not only knowledge and desire but also resources. At Ajax Systems, we believe there are no limits to development, and we will continue to support young talents so that they can realize their potential after graduation. The main thing for them is to create, no matter what.
A separate team of teachers, engineers, and administrators will work in the laboratory. The company's specialists will work closely with them to teach them how to operate the equipment and continuously develop student projects.
Ajax Systems is an important partner for KPI, and we greatly appreciate the company's contribution to the university's development. This is not the first Ajax Systems laboratory at KPI. In this new laboratory, our students can gain not only professional skills but also a better understanding of production processes. It is also important that this laboratory is an interfaculty R&D space.
The space is open to all university students who want to develop their own engineering projects or conduct research on laboratory benches. It will host master classes in robotics, automation, metrology, optics, practical classes, and internship programs from Ajax Systems. As early as November 2025, students will be able to join the first program in Mechanical Engineering.
In total, during the Ajax Next initiative, the company has held 10 internships, equipped 5 modern laboratories where more than 1,800 students have gained experience, and recruited 44 of them to the Ajax Systems team.
About Ajax Next
Ajax Next is an educational initiative to support and develop engineering education in Ukraine. In cooperation with leading educational institutions and partners, the company implements educational activities, opens modern laboratories, and provides students with the necessary resources for practical learning. Find out more about the initiative at the link.
About Ajax Systems
Ajax Systems is an international tech company and the largest manufacturer of security systems in Europe, with over 4 million end users and 290K PRO users in more than 180 countries worldwide. The company offers end-to-end solutions for protecting homes and businesses of any scale. To date, Ajax product portfolio includes 180 devices for intrusion protection, video surveillance, fire and life safety, and comfort and automation.
About KPI
The National Technical University of Ukraine "Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute" (KPI) is the largest polytechnic university in Ukraine, with over 20,000 students enrolled across 24 faculties and educational and scientific institutes in more than 40 specialties, including 16 engineering specialties. Igor Sikorsky Kyiv Polytechnic Institute is a leader in Ukraine and is among the top 500 universities in the world in the fields of engineering and technology, chemical engineering, computer science and information systems, electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical and aviation engineering, and mechanical engineering (according to QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
