Equipped with LiDAR-based navigation, real-time obstacle detection, and precision control algorithms, the fully autonomous robots are designed for safe, 24/7 operations. They integrate with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs. (representative image) | Photo Credit: istock.com
Following successful prototype trials conducted over the past three months at the client’s facilities, the new order includes six robots valued at ₹4.13 crore, leased for two years. The deal paves the way for large-scale deployment, with potential installation of 47–50 mobile robots in each of the client’s two US warehouses over the next two years.
Equipped with LiDAR-based navigation, real-time obstacle detection, and precision control algorithms, the fully autonomous robots are designed for safe, 24/7 operations. They integrate with Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) and ERP platforms to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
ARAPL RaaS (Humro) focuses on Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) for warehouses, manufacturing plants, and logistics hubs. Powered by ARAPL’s proprietary i-ware controller, Humro combines AI, advanced navigation, and swarm robotics to deliver scalable automation solutions.
To fuel expansion, ARAPL has announced a proposed investment of $8–10 million in Humro, including a personal infusion of $3 million by founder Milind Padolee as an interest-free loan with an option for equity conversion.
Founded in 2005 by Milind Padolee, ARAPL has grown from a Pune-based startup into a global automation company with a 350,000 sq. ft. facility, 400+ employees, and a portfolio of over 7,000 industrial robots and 10,000 automated car parking systems.
The company became India’s first listed robotics firm in 2018, debuting on the BSE SME Exchange at ₹85 per share and migrating to the main boards of NSE and BSE in 2024. With nine patents, three proprietary software platforms, and a strong R&D pipeline, ARAPL continues to innovate across industrial automation, robotic inspection, warehouse systems, and AI/ML-powered solutions.
“With an increasing number of customers validating our products, we are delighted and deeply encouraged by this growing confidence in our technology,” said Milind Padolee, Founder & Managing Director, ARAPL. “This order, following stringent approvals and successful prototype performance, not only opens new avenues for us but also reinforces our vision of positioning Make in India mobile robots on the global stage — in a sector currently dominated by large US and Chinese players. This achievement propels us closer to that goal, strengthening our ambition to scale next-generation automation platforms across international markets, he said.
Published on November 6, 2025
