AI-Powered Border Patrol Robots: A smart robot that never sleeps may soon guard India’s borders. A start-up from IIT Guwahati has created self-driving robots that can patrol international boundaries day and night. These machines, developed by Da Spatio Rhobotique Laboratory (DSRL), are already being tested by the Indian Army.
Unlike regular security cameras that stay in one place or drones that need frequent charging, these robots keep moving. They can climb poles, avoid obstacles, and work in all weather conditions. “Our robots solve problems that normal security systems can’t handle,” said Arnab Kumar Barman, CEO of DSRL.
DRDO has shown interest in this technology. When both the Army and DRDO test a made-in-India product, it usually means the government plans to use it widely.
According to India Today, Keyur Sorathia, who leads IIT Guwahati’s incubation center, called this a smart step for India’s defence. “These aren’t just fancy gadgets,” he said. “They’re real solutions against drone attacks, illegal border crossings, and threats to important buildings.”
This development is part of a bigger change in India’s defence sector. Instead of buying foreign technology, India is now creating its own. Start-ups like DSRL could create new business for Indian companies that make sensors, AI software, and surveillance equipment.
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If the Army approves these robots, DSRL could get big government orders. This might lead to partnerships with private companies too. For investors watching India’s defence sector, such start-ups could mark the start of India becoming a global defence technology maker.
Right now all eyes are on the Army’s field tests. If successful, these tireless robot guards could soon become India’s first line of border defence.
