Addverb Ventures into Humanoid Robotics, Leveraging Reliance Jio's AI and 5G

Addverb's Ambitious Leap into Humanoid Robotics

Addverb Technologies, a leading industrial robotics and warehouse automation company, has announced its entry into the humanoid robotics field with plans to launch its first humanoid robot by 2025 1

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. This move marks a significant expansion for the Noida-based company, which has been developing fixed automation systems and mobile robots.

Collaboration with Reliance and Jio

Addverb, backed by Reliance Industries which owns a 56% stake in the company, will develop its humanoid robot in collaboration with Reliance 1

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. The project will leverage Jio's AI platform and 5G services, aiming to deploy the robots across various Reliance Group businesses 2

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Advanced Capabilities and Applications

The upcoming humanoid robot is designed to be an advanced AI agent capable of processing vast volumes of multi-modal data from vision, audio, and touch inputs 3

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1. Navigation of complex environments
2. Performance of intricate tasks
3. Real-time decision-making
4. Adaptation to diverse workflows across industries

The robot will be equipped with cutting-edge GPU technology, energy-efficient actuators, and dual-arm capabilities, enabling it to execute complex tasks requiring bipedal mobility across multiple terrains 2

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Industry Applications

Addverb's humanoid robot is expected to find applications in various sectors, including:

1. Warehouses
2. Defense
3. Healthcare
4. Fashion
5. Retail
6. Energy

The robot will be capable of performing tasks such as parcel handling, quality inspection, sorting, assembly, and disaster relief 1

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Trakr: Addverb's Quadruped Robot

Prior to this announcement, Addverb introduced "Trakr," India's first quadruped robot. This AI-powered robot features autonomous navigation and a modular payload, designed for maintenance and security applications across various terrains 2

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Vision and Goals

Sangeet Kumar, Co-Founder and CEO of Addverb, emphasized that the company's foray into humanoid robotics is driven by the ambition to eliminate "3D" jobs - those that are Dull, Dirty, and Dangerous 3

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. The project aims to enable the humanoid to perform complex tasks with human-like dexterity and strength.

Addverb's goals extend beyond building a world-class humanoid robot. The company aims to create an ecosystem of downstream companies, similar to what they have achieved in warehouse automation in India 2

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. This initiative is expected to boost humanoid robot density in India and support global adoption of this technology.

Launch and Production Plans

Addverb plans to launch an initial batch of 100 robots in 2025 1

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. The company's commitment to quality has attracted prestigious clients such as Reliance, HUL, PepsiCo, Maersk, Mondial Relay, DHL, and Landmark 2

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With this ambitious project, Addverb is set to redefine robotics and contribute to India's global leadership in robotics and manufacturing, aligning with the country's "Make in India, Make for the World" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat" visions 2

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