Problem
Manufacturing SMEs in India face rising demand for precision, but lack affordable, locally supported automation, compunded with skilled-labor shortages. Manual welding and small-batch production produce high scrap rates and long lead times. Existing global robots are costly to import, hard to service locally and unsuited to small-format shops. Dakshin Robotics aims to address this gap with indigenously designed industrial arms that reduce scrap, increase throughput and create local manufacturing capability.
Our Solution
Dakshin Robotics is developing a compact industrial arm tailored for SME floors. Our solution pairs a rugged mechanical arm with deterministic motion control, a welding-specific end-effector and a lightweight safety + HMI package. We are focusing on tight TCP repeatability through calibration algorithms with optimum reach and payload. The development program will deliver a functional prototype for on-floor validation.
Technologies
- Precision-first controls
- Welding-optimised end-effector
- Serviceable mechanical design
- Local supply chain & repairability
We are a team of experienced engineers focused on indigenously developing cutting-edge robotics solutions for India's high-tech manufacturing industry.
Naresh Kumar
Founder
Naresh leads sales, marketing, fundraising and business strategy to develop industrial robots for Indian SMEs. He is a Computer Science engineer with project management and industrial marketing experience.
Rahul Donthula
Part-Time CTO
Rahul leads the mechanical design, simulation, controls, and system integration for the welding robot prototype, He holds a Masters in Mechatronics and has worked with robotics and industrial automation companies.
Dr. Amit Singh
Technical Advisor
Dr. Amit Singh is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at NIT-Calicut. He advises on research, design, testing protocols and academic collaborations to strengthen prototype validation.