Humanoid robotics startup iHub Robotics has raised Rs 4.3 crore ($520K) in pre-seed funding from the US investors. With this fresh capital, the company is set to establish India’s largest humanoid robotics manufacturing facility in Kerala, reinforcing its vision to make India a global leader in robotics and AI-driven automation. The company also expects to create over 150 jobs in the next two years, contributing to India’s DeepTech ecosystem, a company statement said.
According to the statement, iHub Robotics has already made a significant international impact, exporting its semi-humanoid robot, Tara Gen-1, to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Tara Gen-1 is the most advanced semi-humanoid robot in India, built with cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics technology. It is designed to operate in hospitality, healthcare, airports, railway stations and various customer service roles, enhancing efficiency and automation in these industries.
What sets Tara Gen-1 apart is its advanced human behaviour intelligence, allowing it to recognise and respond to human emotions; engage in natural conversations using AI-powered speech recognition; adapt to different environments with real-time decision-making; assist customers with navigation, inquiries and personalised service and function seamlessly in multi-language settings, the statement further mentioned.
Athil Krishna, Founder and CEO, iHub Robotics, said in the statement, “This funding is a step towards realising our dream of physical AI, where intelligent robots integrate into industries to enhance human capabilities. By setting up India’s biggest humanoid robotics manufacturing facility, we are not just building robots, we are shaping the future of AI-driven automation, globally. Additionally, with our expansion, we aim to generate over 150 new jobs in the next two years, driving India’s DeepTech revolution forward.”
Additionally, the statement notified that in January 2025, iHub Robotics became India’s first company to be officially recognised by NVIDIA, and was selected for the NVIDIA Humanoid Robotics Programme. Beyond humanoid robotics, the company has also launched iHub School of Learning, a platform dedicated to educating and training students in AI and robotics with a mission to empower 100,000 students with future-ready skills in DeepTech.
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