Indian robots will rival the world's best in 3-5 years, will be cheaper too: Bidyut MD
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Bidyut Innovation MD Rahul Shah spoke during the India Today Conclave 2026. Shah reckoned that India could soon have its own robots competing those from other countries, perhaps at a fraction of the cost.
Bidyut Innovation’s Managing Director Rahul Shah discussed India’s role in the world of robotics during the India Today Conclave 2026. During Shah’s session, two robots took on stage that were built in China. Rahul insisted that these robots can help motivate students to build something similar in India.
He said, “The objective is not to offer these robots, but to ensure such kind of robots, when we plant or offer to educational institutions of the country, the students get inspired and to ensure that they develop something like this.”
Rahul Shah was asked when India can finally have its own robots competing against those built by foreign companies. He predicted that this could happen soon. Shah explained, “I don't see it that far. But within 3 to 5 years, I'm very confident that Indian robots will take over any other robots in the world.”
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Shah’s comments come after Galgotia University faced scrutiny for claiming it had built a robot dog that was actually created by a Chinese firm.
The Bidyut Innovation MD insisted that India has surprised the world in the past when it comes to technology. Rahul reckoned that just like how India built the Chandrayaan at a fraction of the cost of similar probes built by other companies, Indian robots can be cheaper too.
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