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| iHub Robotics | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Full name | I Hub Research and Robotics Pvt. Ltd. |
| Founded | 2021 |
| Founders | Athil Krishna (CEO), Akhil K. Haridasan (COO), Sarath S (CTO) |
| Headquarters | Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India |
| Industry | Robotics, Artificial intelligence |
| Products | TARA GEN1 semi-humanoid robot |
| Total funding | Rs 4.3 crore (~$520,000) |
| Website | ihubrobotics.com |
iHub Robotics (formally I Hub Research and Robotics Pvt. Ltd.) is an Indian robotics startup based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, that develops semi-humanoid robots for service applications including hospitality, healthcare, airports, and logistics. Founded in 2021 by Athil Krishna, Akhil K. Haridasan, and Sarath S, the company is known for its TARA GEN1 robot, which it describes as India's most advanced semi-humanoid robot. iHub Robotics has exported its robots to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and in January 2025 became the first Indian company to be officially recognized by NVIDIA and selected for the NVIDIA Humanoid Robotics Program.[1][2][3]
iHub Robotics was co-founded in 2021 in Kerala by three entrepreneurs:
In March 2025, iHub Robotics raised Rs 4.3 crore (approximately $520,000) in pre-seed funding from U.S.-based investors. The funding is earmarked for establishing what the company describes as India's largest humanoid robotics manufacturing facility in Kerala, with plans to create over 150 jobs in the next two years.[1][4]
In January 2025, iHub Robotics became the first Indian company to be officially recognized by NVIDIA and selected for the NVIDIA Humanoid Robotics Program. This grants access to NVIDIA's advanced technologies, research collaborations, and global networking opportunities.[3]
The TARA GEN1 is iHub Robotics' flagship semi-humanoid robot, designed for interactive human-robot engagement across various service sectors.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Height | 163 cm |
| Weight | 75 kg |
| AI features | Vision, natural-language speech recognition, Llama 3 LLM |
| Emotion recognition | Yes |
| Navigation | Real-time autonomous |
| Languages | Multi-language speech support |
| Status | Full production |
| Export markets | UAE, Saudi Arabia |
The TARA GEN1 is powered by AI vision and natural-language speech recognition, including integration with the Llama 3 large language model. It can identify human emotions and respond conversationally, making it suitable for customer-facing roles.[5]
| Sector | Applications |
|---|---|
| Hospitality | Reception, guest interaction, information services |
| Healthcare | Patient support, hospital guidance |
| Airports | Passenger assistance, wayfinding |
| Logistics | Material handling, warehouse operations |
| Education | Interactive learning and demonstration |