iHub Robotics
iHub Robotics is a Kochi, Kerala robotics company, founded in 2022 by three friends from Kerala, Athil Krishna, its chief executive, Akhil K. Haridasan and Sarath S, that builds humanoid robots almost entirely in India, from the chassis and embedded systems to the AI that drives them. Manufacturing happens at its factory in Kalamassery, Kochi, with capacity of about 300 robots a month. iHub's team first submitted proposals for defence applications in 2019 and resumed work in 2022, launching Tara Generation 1, its first semi-humanoid service robot, in 2024. Tara supports more than 100 languages and autonomous navigation across up to 400,000 square feet, in Greet, Lean and Care variants, and Tara Gen 2 is an industrial version with dual six-degree-of-freedom cobots on a mobile base for assembly, machining support and inspection. Daksha is its industrial humanoid with a 25 kg payload. iHub raised about 45 million rupees (US$540,000) from US angel investors in 2024, has around 65 employees and was the first Indian company selected for NVIDIA's humanoid robotics programme.
💡Notable Achievement: iHub, founded in 2022 in Kochi, launched Tara Generation 1 in 2024 and says it is the first Indian company selected for NVIDIA's humanoid robotics programme.
What Does iHub Robotics Do?
iHub Robotics is a Kochi company founded in 2022 that builds Tara and Daksha humanoids almost entirely in India.
“Indian-built humanoids from chassis to AI.”
Tara
Service humanoid supporting 100+ languages.
Daksha
Industrial humanoid with a 25 kg payload.
Capacity
About 300 robots a month at its Kalamassery factory.
What Can iHub Robotics Robots Actually Do?
Cross-portfolio operational capabilities, manipulation tasks, and environmental competencies
Greeting, care and industrial handling.
Greeting & Care
Tara variants for greeting and care.
Industrial Handling
Daksha carries 25 kg.
iHub Robotics Robots
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Tara Gen 2
Manufactured by iHub Robotics
The Tara Gen 2 by iHub Robotics is an advanced humanoid robot designed for complex task automation. This bipedal platform incorporates cutting-edge motion control, dexterous manipulation, and intelligent autonomous capabilities. It combines state-of-the-art sensors, real-time balance control, and sophisticated software systems for versatile real-world applications in research, industry, and service environments.
iHub Robotics Timeline & Milestones
Evolutionary history, landmark prototypes, major acquisitions, and commercial roadmap
iHub Robotics founded in Kochi
Athil Krishna, Akhil K. Haridasan and Sarath S found iHub Robotics in Kochi, Kerala, to build humanoid robots in India.
Source: electronicsforu.com
Tara Generation 1 launched
iHub launches Tara Generation 1, a service humanoid supporting more than 100 languages, and raises 45 million rupees from US angel investors.
Source: electronicsforu.com
Daksha Gen 2 humanoid launched at AI Summit
Kerala-based iHub Robotics launches its Daksha Gen 2 humanoid at an AI summit.
Source: roboticsindia.live
iHub Robotics Competitors by Category
Direct industry rivals grouped by specific robotics domain
What Makes iHub Robotics Different?
Editorial AnalysisOrigin of Bots objective strategic assessment, engineering moats, and commercial hurdles
Key Strengths & Moats
- ✓Indian manufacturing base.
- ✓NVIDIA programme selection.
Core Strategic Focus
US office and international expansion.
Road Ahead & Challenges
- •Small funding of about US$540,000.
- •Prices not published.
iHub Robotics vs Key Competitors
Strategic capability matrix across platform categories, commercial readiness, and target markets
Payload Capacity
- iHub Daksha Gen-2
- 25 kg (55 lbs)
- Apptronik Apollo
- 25 kg (55 lbs)
- Digit v5 (Agility)
- 16 kg (35 lbs)
- Muks Spaceo
- 5 kg (11 lbs)
Operating Height
- iHub Daksha Gen-2
- Reaches up to 8-10 ft
- Apptronik Apollo
- Reaches up to 6 ft
- Digit v5 (Agility)
- Reaches up to 6 ft
- Muks Spaceo
- Reaches up to 5.5 ft
AI Partnership
- iHub Daksha Gen-2
- NVIDIA Developer / SAP Joule
- Apptronik Apollo
- Google DeepMind / Gemini
- Digit v5 (Agility)
- In-House Fleet AI
- Muks Spaceo
- AMD Edge Collaboration
Primary Markets
- iHub Daksha Gen-2
- India & Middle East
- Apptronik Apollo
- North America (Mercedes)
- Digit v5 (Agility)
- North America (Amazon)
- Muks Spaceo
- India
| Strategic Dimension | iHub Daksha Gen-2 | Apptronik Apollo | Digit v5 (Agility) | Muks Spaceo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payload Capacity | 25 kg (55 lbs) | 25 kg (55 lbs) | 16 kg (35 lbs) | 5 kg (11 lbs) |
| Operating Height | Reaches up to 8-10 ft | Reaches up to 6 ft | Reaches up to 6 ft | Reaches up to 5.5 ft |
| AI Partnership | NVIDIA Developer / SAP Joule | Google DeepMind / Gemini | In-House Fleet AI | AMD Edge Collaboration |
| Primary Markets | India & Middle East | North America (Mercedes) | North America (Amazon) | India |
Corporate Ecosystem & Ownership Structure
Parent company relationships, historical acquisitions, and global operating facilities
Global Facilities & Operating Hubs
iHub Robotics Headquarters
HQKochi, Kerala, India
Articles & Industry News
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What is iHub Robotics?
iHub Robotics is a Kochi, Kerala company, founded in 2022, that builds Tara and Daksha humanoid robots, making the structure, embedded systems and AI in India.
Who founded iHub Robotics?
iHub Robotics was founded by three friends from Kerala: Athil Krishna, its chief executive, Akhil K. Haridasan and Sarath S.
What is the iHub Tara robot?
Tara is iHub's service humanoid, launched as Generation 1 in 2024, supporting more than 100 languages and navigating up to 400,000 square feet. Tara Gen 2 is an industrial version.
What is Daksha?
Daksha is iHub Robotics' industrial humanoid with a 25 kg payload that can operate at heights of about 8 to 10 feet, and a Gen 2 was launched at an AI summit.
Where does iHub Robotics build its robots?
iHub builds its robots at its factory in Kalamassery, Kochi, with capacity of about 300 robots a month, and says all production is in India.
How much has iHub Robotics raised?
iHub raised about 45 million rupees, roughly US$540,000, from US angel investors in 2024, and has signed MoUs with companies including EY and SAP.
Is iHub part of NVIDIA's humanoid programme?
iHub says it is the first Indian company selected for NVIDIA's humanoid robotics programme, and it plans a US office before the end of 2026.
How much does the iHub Tara cost?
iHub Robotics has not published a price for Tara or Daksha. Customers such as hotels and factories request quotes directly from the company, which can build about 300 robots a month.
Verified Data & Editorial Assurance
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