India’s robotics ecosystem is witnessing a transformative phase as local innovators increasingly adopt NVIDIA’s cutting-edge technologies, such as the Isaac and Omniverse platforms, to drive the next generation of physical AI. Companies like Addverb, Ati Motors, and Ottonomy are at the forefront, leveraging NVIDIA’s accelerated computing, simulation, robotics, and AI platforms to enhance automation and efficiency across various sectors, according to the NVIDIA Blog.

Robotics Innovation Across the Globe

In the global context, AI-powered robots are significantly impacting industries. For instance, Addverb’s robots are optimizing product handling in warehouses, while Ottonomy’s Yeti robots are tested for urban deliveries in Oslo, Norway, and Madrid, Spain. These innovations are part of a broader trend, with ABI Research projecting the installed base for industrial and commercial robots to reach 5.4 million units by 2024, escalating to over 15 million by 2030.

Key Indian Innovators

Indian companies are making substantial contributions to this growth. Addverb, from Noida, is setting new benchmarks in industrial automation with its Bot-Verse facility, capable of producing 100,000 robots annually. At the NVIDIA AI Summit, Addverb will demonstrate its use of NVIDIA’s Isaac Sim and Omniverse for creating digital twins, facilitating robot testing and optimization with synthetic data.

Ottonomy, with its innovative Ottobot 2.0 featuring swerve-drive technology, is redefining last-mile delivery. The company is utilizing NVIDIA’s TensorRT and Jetson platforms to enhance its robots’ navigation capabilities in dynamic environments. Ottonomy’s systems are already deployed in healthcare, retail, and e-commerce sectors across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Bengaluru-based Ati Motors is pioneering autonomous vehicle technology with its Sherpa line of electric autonomous vehicles. These vehicles, equipped with NVIDIA Isaac Sim and Jetson, are designed for complex industrial environments, offering precision navigation and real-time decision-making without infrastructure modifications.

NVIDIA’s Role in Transforming Industries

NVIDIA’s platforms are pivotal in empowering these robotics innovations, supporting sectors from e-commerce to smart cities. The NVIDIA Inception program, which includes over 25 robotics startups like Xmachines and Machani Robotics, is fostering rapid scaling and technological advancement in India’s vibrant robotics ecosystem.

As these technologies gain traction, India is poised to become a global leader in automation and robotics, with significant implications for industrial automation, healthcare, and urban infrastructure.

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