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India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence, encapsulated in the vision of Aatmanirbharta, continues to gain momentum with home-grown innovations. One of the latest examples is the AshwaBot, an advanced all-terrain robotic system developed by DefTech and GreenIndia Pvt Ltd, two start-ups supported by the Ministry of Defence’s iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) initiative. This cutting-edge unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) exemplifies India’s growing capacity to design and manufacture critical defence technologies domestically.
The AshwaBot is a versatile UGV that can tackle rugged and diverse terrains with ease, making it ideal for military operations in difficult environments. With a top speed of 35 km/h, it is capable of keeping up with rapid deployment scenarios and can carry a payload of up to 100 kg, providing substantial logistical support during missions. This combination of speed and payload capacity makes AshwaBot suitable for a variety of tasks, from resupply and reconnaissance to transport of equipment and potential evacuation of injured personnel.
One of the most remarkable features of AshwaBot is that over 70% of its components are made in India, demonstrating the success of Indian innovators in reducing reliance on foreign imports for high-tech equipment. This milestone aligns closely with the government’s push for Make in India and Aatmanirbhar Bharat, particularly in the strategic sector of defence.
Building on the success of AshwaBot, DGPL (Defence GreenIndia Pvt Ltd) is now planning to develop a series of more powerful robots with significantly larger payload capacities, ranging from 1,000 to 3,000 kg. These future UGVs will revolutionize how heavy logistics and transport are handled in combat zones, border patrols, and humanitarian missions.
The envisioned larger bots will be capable of transporting not just supplies, but also ammunition, weaponry, and potentially even armoured systems or artillery components. This will significantly reduce the burden on human personnel, enhance operational efficiency, and improve the ability to maintain long-term operations in difficult or dangerous environments.
The development of AshwaBot showcases the impact of iDEX, which has empowered start-ups like DefTech and GreenIndia Pvt Ltd to contribute to India’s defence ecosystem. By supporting such innovations, the initiative is driving the country closer to becoming self-reliant in defence technologies while also fostering a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within the nation.
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