AstraBots Unveils Kriti-One Humanoid Robot for Indian Industrial Automation - RobotWale News

Industry Launch

On October 12, 2024, Bengaluru-based robotics startup AstraBots officially unveiled Kriti-One, a fully indigenous humanoid robot engineered for factory automation and warehouse logistics. The launch marks the first commercially viable humanoid platform developed entirely within India, announced during a press event at the India Automation Expo where industry leaders and government technology advisors observed live demonstrations of the unit’s dual-arm coordination and gait stability.

Specifications and Pricing

Kriti-One stands 1.7 meters tall and weighs 68 kilograms, featuring 28 degrees of freedom across its joints, a custom-tuned torque motor system, and a stereoscopic vision array powered by onboard edge AI. The robot can carry payloads up to 20 kilograms and navigate complex factory floors using LiDAR and ultrasonic mapping. The integrated battery system provides up to six hours of continuous operation on a single charge, with a rapid-swap design allowing maintenance teams to minimize downtime during shift changes. AstraBots has priced the base unit at ₹18.5 lakhs, with enterprise licensing for fleet management software available at ₹2.1 lakhs annually. The platform includes a modular end-effector kit for pick-and-place operations, palletizing, and quality inspection tasks.

India Relevance and Market Impact

The launch directly addresses India's growing demand for automated labor in textiles, electronics assembly, and automotive sectors. By keeping the unit price below the ₹20 lakh threshold, AstraBots aims to make humanoid automation accessible to mid-sized manufacturers across Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Maharashtra. Pre-orders open to industrial partners on November 1, with pilot deployments expected by Q2 2025. The company has also partnered with IIT Madras for localized training datasets and safety compliance testing, ensuring adherence to Bureau of Indian Standards guidelines.

Review Preview

RobotWale will conduct a comprehensive hands-on evaluation of Kriti-One’s navigation accuracy, battery endurance, and task execution speed in Q1 2025. The broader industry is watching closely as global competitors continue to scale humanoid production, making India’s cost-optimized approach a key benchmark for emerging markets. Readers interested in technical breakdowns and comparative analysis can expect detailed coverage in this section throughout the deployment phase.