Mukesh Ambani-backed Addverb Technologies plans to launch AI-powered humanoid robots by 2025, targeting industries like retail and energy.
Addverb Technologies, a Noida-based robotics firm backed by Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, is set to put India on the global robotics map with its plan to launch humanoid robots in 2025. These robots are supported by artificial intelligence to perform complex tasks, for instance, in retail, energy, and fashion-related industries. This ambitious project paves the way for Addverb to compete alongside international giants – Tesla, Boston Dynamics, and Agility Robotics. It serves as an indication of the presence of “Make in India,” a movement that positions the country to leap into superior technological visibility globally.
India’s Entry into Humanoid Robotics Market
Addverb’s humanoids are intended to perform “3D” jobs – the tasks considered Dull, Dirty, and Dangerous – but the efficiency and safety of working with humans will certainly go up. Co-founder and CEO Sangeet Kumar said the robots will be fitted with advanced GPU technology, energy-efficient actuators, and dual arms. The company expects the humanoids to have a lot of other capabilities, augmented by the operating infrastructure available, like Reliance’s Jio AI Platform and 5G services which shall help the robots in navigating autonomously in dynamic setups with advanced Visual and Language Action (VLA) technology.
Designed for a Global Impact
Addverb humanoids are aimed at becoming strong contenders to Tesla-built Optimus robots at a price tag between $20,000-$25,000. Kumar admitted the funding will be huge but is confident to compete against global companies, including those in China, where local firms are availing government subsidies. Besides, the company intends to create a business ecosystem around the humanoid initiative, similar in scope to that seen in its warehouse automation project.
A Milestone for Indian Innovation
This project underscores India’s growing focus on robotics and innovation. Addverb, which has major clientele including HUL, Reliance, and PepsiCo, has got a good shot in place to capitalise on humanoid robots in India and globally. This inspiration also aims to augment India’s robot density, promoting technological advancements and contributing to a global shift in how industries operate.
This comes amid the introduction of such types of robots to help perform unimportant or time-consuming tasks by companies including Elon Musk’s Tesla, Boston Dynamics, Agility Robotics, Figure AI, and some others including Chinese ones.
India and Asia’s richest person Ambani entered this space to take on players from the US and China.
The Noida-based Addverb’s humanoid robots can perform tasks relevant to industries such as fashion, retail, and energy, the report quoted CEO Sangeet Kumar as having said. However, prices along with specifics of actions the robots can perform haven’t been mentioned.
Apart from Addverb, Ambani also backed Hanooman AI, which was launched by BharatGPT this year.
Meanwhile, Elon Musk unveiled the the new Robotaxis and Tesla Optimus during the “We, Robot” launch event, and said humanoid robots would soon hit the markets.
Tesla is expected to launch the Optimus humanoid robots at around $20,000-25,000, with them likely becoming common by 2040.
Addverb’s Sangeet Kumar meanwhile said it would require “huge money” to build humanoids, but that his robots were ready to compete with global companies from the US, Europe, and China, despite China’s robots being government-subsidized.
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.
