Hyderabad-based robotics firm builds India’s quadruped robot, collaborates with DRDO
Svaya Robotics, in partnership with DRDO Labs, has developed the first quadruped robot and a wearable exo-skeleton of the country.
Highlights
- Svaya Robotics, a Hyderabad-based firm, has developed India's first quadruped robot
- For this, the company has collaborated with DRDO Labs
- These robots will strengthen the country's defence capabilities
Svaya Robotics, a Hyderabad-based firm, has developed the country's first quadruped robot and wearable exo-skeleton.
The firm focuses on developing simple and accessible robots. It has come up with the model in collaboration with DRDO Labs - Research and Development Establishment, Pune, and DEBEL, i.e., Defence Bio-engineering & Electro Medical Laboratory, Bangalore.
As per the press release, DRDO has taken the initiative to build the above-mentioned robot locally under the 'Make in India' drive, with aid from industry partners such as Svaya Robotics as development partners.
Presently, these robots are being imported from the United States and Switzerland in order to strengthen the country's defence capabilities.
How is the new robot different from the current one?
Here, it must be mentioned that the existing robots are not suited for deployment in difficult terrains and field operational conditions which are being dealt with by Indian defence forces. Instead, these robots are developed for structured environments with limited capabilities.
Interestingly, the quadruped robot is developed for navigating in unstructured terrains, thus offering remote reconnaissance and inspection for the defense and security forces.
In the words of Vijay R. Seelam, founder and Managing Director of Svaya Robotics, “The quadruped robot can navigate difficult terrains to provide remote reconnaissance and inspection facility for the defence and security forces. The exo-skeleton suits Indian soldiers' anthropometry and augments soldier strength for walking long distances without fatigue and lifting heavy loads with ease.”
Further, Dr Sateesh Reddy, Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri and Former Chairman, of DRDO, has stated, “We are happy with the rapid progress that Svaya Robotics was able to achieve in a short period. Partnerships like these are essential to accelerate the development of advanced robotics in India for use in both defence and industry."
