RoboKraft Unveils Mitra-2 Humanoid Robot for Indian Industrial and Research Markets - RobotWale News

RoboKraft Launches Mitra-2 Humanoid Robot

Hyderabad-based robotics startup RoboKraft announced the commercial release of Mitra-2, a 28-degree-of-freedom humanoid robot designed specifically for Indian industrial and academic environments, on 12 June 2024. The announcement marks the first time a domestically engineered humanoid platform has entered mass production in India, positioning the country to compete in the rapidly growing global robotics market. Mitra-2 stands 1.7 meters tall, weighs 62 kilograms, and integrates a custom silicon-based control board alongside torque-controlled actuators developed in partnership with IIT Madras.

Pricing and Domestic Manufacturing

RoboKraft has priced the base Mitra-2 configuration at ₹9.5 lakhs, making it one of the most affordable humanoid robots available for enterprise and research deployment. The company emphasized that over 85 percent of the bill of materials is sourced from Indian suppliers, including precision gearboxes from Pune and sensor modules from Bengaluru. Localized assembly at RoboKraft’s facility in Hyderabad reduces import dependency and aligns with the Indian government’s PLI scheme for advanced hardware manufacturing. The startup also offers a subscription-based AI training module at ₹45,000 per month for customers requiring advanced manipulation and navigation capabilities.

Target Applications and Pilot Programs

The Mitra-2 platform is engineered for material handling, quality inspection, and lab automation in Indian manufacturing sectors. RoboKraft has secured pilot agreements with three automotive component manufacturers in Tamil Nadu and two pharmaceutical packaging facilities in Maharashtra. Deployments are scheduled to begin in Q3 2024, with the robots operating alongside human workers in mixed-automation workflows. Academic institutions, including IIT Delhi and BITS Pilani, have also committed to procuring five units each for robotics curriculum development and research into adaptive locomotion algorithms tailored for uneven factory floors.

Industry Impact and Future Roadmap

The launch addresses a critical gap in India’s automation landscape, where traditional collaborative robots have struggled to navigate complex, unstructured environments. By offering a fully humanoid form factor at a fraction of the cost of imported alternatives, RoboKraft aims to accelerate adoption across small and medium enterprises. The company plans to release a lighter 18-DOF variant for healthcare and hospitality applications in early 2025, alongside an open-source SDK for Indian developers. Industry analysts note that localized pricing and government incentives could position Indian humanoid robots as a competitive export product within the next three years.