Addverb Technologies, the robotics company headquartered in Noida and supported by Mukesh Ambani and Reliance Industries, has announced plans to enter the humanoid robotics market by 2025. It is emerging as an Indian player in the increasingly exploding segment, which also has world leaders like Tesla, Boston Dynamics, and Agility Robotics.

What does Addverb bring to the table?

The company's AI humanoids will be designed to perform complex tasks in industries ranging from fashion to energy and retail. Advanced GPU technology, combined with energy-efficient actuators and dual-arm functionality, will help the robot explore various kinds of terrain and carry out complex operations.

They will also employ Visual and Language Action (VLA) technology, allowing them to make independent decisions in changing environments. Addverb will use Reliance's Jio AI platform and 5G network to create these revolutionary humanoids.

"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.

A competitor to Tesla's Optimus?

These Optimus robots, projected at $20,000-25,000, would set a high standard in the industry. Kumar was candid about the investment but expressed confidence in competition with global players, much less Chinese manufacturers who enjoy subsidy benefits.

How does this fit into India's larger vision?

TAddverb's humanoid project aligns with India's "Make in India" initiative to develop the country's technology footprint in robotics. he company hopes to increase humanoid robot density at home while creating an ecosystem of downstream companies replicating its success in warehouse automation.

Currently, Addverb is serving clients such as Reliance, HUL, and PepsiCo, and the company expects to take this new venture global soon. Intending to position India in the race of global humanoid robotics, the company aims to seamlessly integrate advanced robotics with its strategic partnerships.

The current updates on this pioneering initiative will be streamed as 2025 approaches.