Mukesh Ambani-backed Startup to Launch India's First Humanoid Robot
Addverb Technologies, a company backed by Mukesh Ambani, India's richest person and chairman of Reliance, announced it would launch highly advanced humanoid robots in 2025 as it seeks to compete directly with Elon Musk's Tesla in the emerging market for humanoid robotics.
The firm will also be developing humanoids, an AI-powered humanoid robotics that can perform complex tasks across industries like fashion, retail, and energy sectors. With this step, India enters the global humanoid robotics race that is, to date dominated by major players like Tesla, Boston Dynamics, and Agility Robotics.
"Our foray into humanoid robotics is driven by our ambition to eliminate '3D' jobs those that are Dull, Dirty, and Dangerous", said Sangeet Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of Addverb. The company plans to leverage its strategic partnership with Reliance Industries, incorporating Jio's AI Platform and 5G services in the development process.
The humanoid robots will feature cutting-edge GPU technology, energy-efficient actuators, and dual-arm capabilities, enabling them to navigate various terrains and perform intricate tasks. They will integrate Visual and Language Action (VLA) technology for autonomous operation in dynamic environments.
While Tesla's Optimus robots are expected to be priced between $20,000-25,000, Addverb's Kumar acknowledged that building humanoids requires 'huge money' but expressed confidence in competing with global players, including those from China where robots receive government subsidies.
Addverb, which currently serves major clients like Reliance, HUL, and PepsiCo, aims to create an ecosystem of downstream companies similar to its successful warehouse automation ventures in India. The initiative aligns with India's 'Make in India' vision and aims to boost the country's humanoid robot density while supporting global adoption of this technology.
