Defining the “top 10” robotics startups in India can be subjective, but here are some of the leading contenders based on factors like funding, innovation, and market reach.
Pari Robotics: A global provider of automation solutions for the automotive and home appliance industries. They are known for their innovative robotic welding, assembly, and material handling systems.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
| Founded | June 20, 2022 (as Wipro Pari Robotics Private Limited) |
| Headquarters | Satara, Maharashtra, India |
| Products/Services | * Robotic Material Handling <br> * Robotic Welding <br> * Robotic Assembly <br> * Thermal Cutting Systems <br> * Automated Car Parking Systems |
| Clients | Automotive & Home Appliance Industries (e.g., Bosch, Bajaj, Ford) |
| Website | Wipro PARI |
Systemantics: Manufactures industrial collaborative robots (cobots) designed for safe and easy human-robot interaction. Their cobots are used in a variety of applications, including assembly, material handling, and machine tending.
Systemantics India
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Industry | Robotics |
| Focus | Collaborative Robots (Cobots) |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Products | ASYSTR C-Series Cobots (various models with different payload capacities and reach) |
| Applications | Assembly, Material Handling, Machine Tending, Pick & Place, Palletizing, Quality Inspection, and more |
| Philosophy | “Sensible Robotics” – emphasizes cost-effective and user-friendly robots |
| Website | Systemantics India |
CynLr: Provides AI-based robotic vision solutions that help industrial robots see and understand their environment. Their technology is used for tasks such as object recognition, defect detection, and picking and placing.pen_spark
CynLr India
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Industry | Robotics |
| Focus | Visual Object Intelligence for Robots |
| Founded | 2015 |
| Headquarters | Bengaluru, Karnataka, India |
| Product | CynLr Robotics Platform – AI-powered vision system for robots |
| Capabilities | * Object Recognition <br> * Object Detection <br> * Picking & Placing <br> * Defect Detection <br> * Grasp Planning |
| Applications | Industrial automation, manufacturing, logistics, and any application requiring robots to “see” and understand their environment |
| Website | CynLr India (likely, but information not publicly confirmed) |
Qualitas Technologies: Develops AI-powered vision inspection solutions for the manufacturing industry. Their systems can be used to inspect products for defects, verify quality, and ensure compliance with regulations.
Qualitas Technologies India
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Industry | Machine Vision |
| Focus | AI-Powered Vision Inspection Solutions |
| Founded | 2008 (Founded in USA, HQ established in Bangalore, India in 2011) |
| Headquarters | Bangalore, Karnataka, India |
| Products | * Qualitas EagleEye® Inspection System (AI-powered vision software) |
| Applications | * Automated Visual Inspection in Manufacturing <br> * Surface Defect Identification <br> * Automated Assembly Verification <br> * Visual Process Automation <br> * Robotic Guidance |
| Technology | Deep Learning, Machine Learning, Image Processing |
| Benefits | Improved quality control, reduced costs, increased efficiency |
| Website | Qualitas Technologies |
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Wipro PARI: A joint venture between Wipro and Pari Robotics, offering industrial automation solutions and manufacturing capabilities. They cater to a wide range of industries, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer electronics.
Wipro PARI
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industrial Automation |
| Specialization | Robotics & Automation Solutions |
| Founded | June 20, 2022 (as Wipro Pari Robotics Private Limited) |
| Headquarters | Satara, Maharashtra, India |
| Parent Company | Wipro Infrastructure Engineering (Wipro) & Pari Robotics |
Novus Hi-Tech: Creates autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for various sectors like manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics. Their AMRs include autonomous battery-operated forklifts and payload-carrying platforms.
Novus Hi-Tech Robotic Systemz Private Limited
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Industry | Robotics |
| Focus | Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) |
| Founded | February 7, 2012 |
| Headquarters | Gurugram, Haryana, India |
| Products | * Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for <br> * Material Handling <br> * Logistics <br> * Manufacturing |
| Examples | * Autonomous Battery-Operated Forklifts <br> * Payload-Carrying Platforms |
| Clients | Information not publicly available |
| Website | No official company website found. |
| Status | Active (as per Tofler) |
Gridbots Technologies: Specializes in robotics, AI, and machine vision. They offer a wide range of robotic solutions, including firefighter robots, nuclear-debris collectors, and autonomous weapon stations.
Gridbots Technologies Private Limited
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Industry | Robotics |
| Focus | Robotics, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Vision |
| Founded | May 15, 2009 |
| Headquarters | Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India |
| Products/Services | Develops and manufactures various robotic solutions for: <br> * Industrial Applications (sorting systems, web inspection, bottle inspection) <br> * Consumer Robotics (robots for homes, societies, and residential apartments) <br> * Defense & Homeland Security (battlefield robots) <br> * Space Robotics <br> * Nuclear Robotics <br> * Material Transport <br> * Robotic Manipulators <br> * Hazmat Solutions |
| Technology | Expertise in robotics, AI, and machine vision for developing customized solutions |
| Differentiation | Offers a wide range of solutions across diverse sectors |
| Clients | Information not publicly available due to B2B nature and potential confidentiality |
| Website | https://www.gridbots.com/ |
| News | * Showcased self-driving robots at LogiMAT India 2024, claiming to have one of the largest ranges in India (Source: The Machine Maker) |
Botsync: Builds heavy-duty autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) designed to automate point-to-point goods movement for logistics and manufacturing industries. Their AMRs can handle payloads between 300 and 1000 kg and are designed for easy integration into existing facilities.
Botsync India
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Industry | Robotics |
| Focus | Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) |
| Founded | Information not publicly available |
| Headquarters | Singapore (with operations in India) |
| Products | Heavy-duty AMRs for point-to-point goods movement |
| Payload Capacity | 300 – 1000 kg |
| Applications | Logistics and Manufacturing |
| Differentiation | Designed for easy integration into existing facilities |
| Website | https://www.funderbeam.com/syndicate/botsync (funding platform, not official company website) |
| News | * Raised funds through convertible note in 2023 (Source: Funderbeam) |
Turtle Mobility: Develops self-driving electric vehicles for various applications, including passenger transportation and last-mile delivery. Their vehicles use a combination of sensors, cameras, and AI to navigate autonomously in urban environments.
Turtle Mobility India
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Industry | Robotics |
| Focus | Self-Driving Electric Vehicles (SEVs) |
| Founded | Information not publicly available |
| Headquarters | Information not publicly available |
| Products | Develops SEVs for: <br> * Passenger Transportation <br> * Last-Mile Delivery |
| Technology | Uses a combination of sensors, cameras, and AI for autonomous navigation |
| Target Environment | Urban environments |
| Clients | Client information likely not available yet due to potential stage of development |
| Website | Information not publicly available (may be under development) |
| News | Limited information available publicly. Consider searching industry publications or attending relevant conferences for more updates. |
Agara Design Systems: Designs and manufactures agricultural robots for tasks such as weeding, planting, and harvesting. Their robots are designed to improve efficiency and productivity in the agricultural sector.
Agara Design Systems
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Industry | Robotics |
| Focus | Agricultural Robots |
| Founded | Information not publicly available |
| Headquarters | Information not publicly available |
| Products | Designs and manufactures agricultural robots for tasks like: <br> * Weeding <br> * Planting <br> * Harvesting |
| Target Market | Farms and agricultural businesses |
| Website | Information not publicly available (may be under development) |
| News | Limited information available publicly. Consider searching agricultural technology publications or attending relevant agricultural conferences for more updates. |
| Possible Differentiation | Focus on specific agricultural tasks in the Indian context |