Building Better Automation
For Every Enterprise
Creating accessible, modular automation solutions that shape how businesses operate and engineers learn.
At RigBetel Labs, we're democratizing industrial robotics through accessible, application-agnostic platforms that empower enterprises to focus on their core competencies rather than infrastructure development.
Our vision stretches beyond conventional automation. We're building towards a future where 70% of warehouse and factory automation in South Asia will run on RigBetel-derived systems, making India a global hub for ROS-compatible robotics hardware.
Born in July 2020 at MIT Pune, our journey began when three engineers identified a critical gap: India's heavy reliance on imported automation solutions was holding back innovation and accessibility. What started with ₹18 lakh in competition winnings has evolved into a pioneering force in robotics, serving 25 countries across ASEAN and MENA regions.
Our early challenges shaped our innovative approach. When conventional LIDAR sensors failed in dusty Indian factory environments during our first field tests, we developed a proprietary multi-sensor fusion algorithm combining mmWave radar and stereo vision. This practical problem-solving mindset continues to drive our development of robust, real-world solutions.
Today, we're not just building robots; we're nurturing an ecosystem. Through our open-source contributions, educational initiatives, and modular platforms, we're making advanced automation accessible to enterprises of all sizes while cultivating the next generation of robotics talent.
Our Team
Our strength comes from our diverse technical expertise. Each team member brings specific skills that add to our collective capabilities:
Leading our technical direction with deep expertise in robotics algorithms. With 20+ national robotics competition wins and an MTech in Robotics, Pranshu guides our ROS 2 middleware integrations for the Diadem series. His work on Zenoh protocols for cloud-robot communication has earned recognition, including the DRDO Honorary Award.
Leading our technical direction with deep expertise in robotics algorithms. With 20+ national robotics competition wins and an MTech in Robotics, Pranshu guides our ROS 2 middleware integrations for the Diadem series. His work on Zenoh protocols for cloud-robot communication has earned recognition, including the DRDO Honorary Award.
Leading our technical direction with deep expertise in robotics algorithms. With 20+ national robotics competition wins and an MTech in Robotics, Pranshu guides our ROS 2 middleware integrations for the Diadem series. His work on Zenoh protocols for cloud-robot communication has earned recognition, including the DRDO Honorary Award.
Key Milestones & Achievements
- Founded at MIT Pune
- Initial seed capital of ₹18 lakh from competition winnings
- First international client: Singapore-based logistics firm
- Secured first defense sector contracts
- Achieved first break-even quarter
- Established strategic partnership with NVIDIA for ISAAC Sim integration
- Obtained ISO 9001 certification
- Launched Diadem UGV series
- Hosted ROSCon India
- Received ROS 2 Humble Hawksbill compatibility certification
- Named "Most Promising Robotics Startup" by NASSCOM
- Established ROS Mentorship Program
- Reached 500+ program graduates
- Launched Diadem Mini for light industrial applications
- Expanded to 25 countries across ASEAN and MENA
- Won Qualcomm Design Challenge for edge AI implementations
- Achieved PCI DSS compliance for cloud control systems
- TortoiseBot adopted by 38 technical institutes
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