iHub Robotics Secures Rs 4.3 Cr In Pre-Seed Funding Round

Humanoid robotics startup iHub Robotics, has raised Rs 4.3 crore (about $520K) in a pre-seed funding round from U.S. investors.

The startup plans to use the fresh funds to build India’s largest humanoid robotics manufacturing facility in Kerala, which help to strengthen India’s position as a global leader in robotics and AI automation. 

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“This funding is a significant step toward realizing our dream of Physical AI, where intelligent robots seamlessly integrate into industries to enhance human capabilities. By setting up India’s biggest humanoid robotics manufacturing facility, we are not just building robots, we are shaping the future of AI-driven automation globally. Additionally, with our expansion, we aim to generate over 150 new jobs in the next two years, driving India’s deep-tech revolution forward,” said Athil Krishna, CEO of iHub Robotics.

In January 2025, iHub Robotics became the first company in India to be officially recognized by NVIDIA and was selected for the NVIDIA Humanoid Robotics Program. 

This achievement highlights the company’s advanced work in robotics and AI, giving it access to NVIDIA’s top technologies, research partnerships and global networking opportunities.

About iHub Robotics

Founded in 2021 by Athil Krishna, Akhil K Haridasan, and Sarath S, the Kerala-based iHub Robotics offers smart robotics solutions that are changing how businesses operate. Its goal is to improve industries with advanced technology, helping them boost productivity, lower costs and increase efficiency.

The company has already made a strong international impact by exporting its semi-humanoid robot, Tara Gen-1, to the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Tara Gen-1 is the most advanced semi-humanoid robot in India, built with AI and robotics technology. 

It's designed to work in places like hotels, hospitals, airports, railway stations, and in customer service, making these industries more efficient and automated.

Tara Gen-1 uses advanced human behavior intelligence to recognize and respond to human emotions, have natural conversations using AI-powered speech recognition and adapt to different environments. It can help customers with directions, answer questions and offer personalized services in multiple languages.

The company is also focused on empowering future AI and robotics innovators. It has launched the iHub School of Learning, a platform to teach students about AI and robotics. 

Its goal is to equip 100,000 students with future-ready skills in deep-tech.

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