Make in India

EyeROV: The Kochi Startup Building Robots for Underwater Inspection and Deep-Sea Operations

EyeROV operates through IROV Technologies Private Limited from the Kerala Technology Innovation Zone at Kalamassery in Kochi. Founded by Johns T. Mathai and Kannappa Palaniappan, the company has developed a full-stack marine robotics platform combining underwater vehicles, surface craft, sensors, navigation systems, inspection software and data analytics.

Ati Motors: The Indian Robotics Company Building Heavy-Duty Autonomous Vehicles for the Factory Floor

In April 2026, Ati Motors formally changed its name to Ati Robotics. The rebranding reflected its evolution from a manufacturer of autonomous vehicles into a broader industrial-automation company combining robots, fleet-management software, factory data and artificial-intelligence systems. Existing Sherpa product names, customer contracts and deployments continued under the new identity.

Genrobotics: The Indian Deep-Tech Company Using Robots to End Hazardous Manhole Cleaning

The origins of Genrobotics can be traced to a group of engineering students who were interested in building advanced machines. The founding team consisted of Vimal Govind M.K., Rashid K., Nikhil N.P. and Arun George, who studied at MES College of Engineering in Kuttippuram, Kerala. Their early experimentation included the construction of a large wearable robotic structure inspired by powered exoskeletons.

DRDO Successfully Tests ‘Kusha’ Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missile

The Kusha system is being developed to counter a broad range of airborne threats, including fighter aircraft, missiles, unmanned aerial vehicles and large military aircraft across an extensive range and altitude envelope. Its missiles, surveillance and fire-control radars, command-and-control centre and associated weapon-system components have been developed by DRDO laboratories in cooperation with Indian industry.