DRDO AI Humanoid Robots: The Indian Army is looking at humanoid robots as part of its long-term plan to make hard and risky work safer for soldiers. These robots are being built with DRDO’s Research and Development Establishment (Engineers) in Pune. Public reports say the machine is being made for defence jobs under direct human control. The main idea is simple. Let robots do the dangerous work while soldiers stay safer.
What will the Robot do?
The robot is being built to work in places where normal machines may struggle. It is meant to move across rough ground and tough terrain. It should be able to open doors, turn valves, move obstacles, and handle dangerous things like explosives. Reports also say it can deal with mines, liquids, and other risky materials. The upper body has 24 degrees of freedom, which helps the arms, grippers, and head move in a more flexible way.
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The system is also being designed with sensors, cameras, microphones, and mapping tools. One important feature is SLAM, which helps the robot build a map of a new place while also tracking where it is. That is useful for day or night use and for indoor or outdoor missions. The robot is also being worked on for balance, push recovery, and smooth movement in places that are not easy to walk through.
Current Work and Future Goal
DRDO scientists have said the project has been under development for years and is now in an advanced stage. Separate upper-body and lower-body prototypes have already been made, and some internal tests have been done too. The robot is supposed to follow human commands, not take over human decisions. The goal is to make a machine that can help in high-risk military jobs and reduce danger to troops.
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The larger picture is that India wants robots and soldiers to work together in a smart way. The focus is not on replacing people. It is on giving troops a strong helper for hard tasks, dangerous zones, and future battlefield needs. Public reports also say the team is aiming to complete the work by 2027, with more testing still ahead.
