Tanya Raghuvanshi and Rishabh Agarwal: Pioneering Collaborative Industrial Robots at Peer Robotics

Tanya Raghuvanshi and her IIT-Delhi junior, Rishabh Agarwal, set out on a mission to redefine industrial robotics when they co-founded Peer Robotics in 2019. Their vision was to create robots that could collaborate seamlessly with humans, ushering in a new era of interactive automation. They observed that conventional industrial robots were primarily relegated to repetitive, programmed tasks, with minimal interaction with their human counterparts. This limitation inspired Raghuvanshi and Agarwal to develop a platform that allows users to teach robots through direct interaction, eliminating the need for complex programming.

Transforming the Landscape of Industrial Robotics:

Peer Robotics embarked on a journey to bridge the gap between humans and robots in industrial settings. The key differentiator in their approach was enabling intuitive interaction with robots. Unlike traditional robots that required meticulous programming, Peer Robotics’ platform allows users to provide force-feedback to robots, enabling real-time adjustments and changes in their movements. Tanya Raghuvanshi elaborates, “There was no level of interaction between them and the humans in their environment.” Peer Robotics sought to revolutionize this paradigm by creating a robot that could respond to physical interactions, making human-robot collaboration more intuitive and efficient.

Empowering Industries with Collaborative Solutions:

Peer Robotics has successfully introduced two innovative solutions to the market—trolley movements and bin movements. These solutions address critical challenges faced by industries, particularly in logistics and manufacturing. The trolley movements solution enables businesses to automate the movement of raw materials and components over long distances, streamlining the transfer process from warehouses to assembly lines. This innovation significantly enhances efficiency and reduces manual labor in logistics operations. On the other hand, the bin movements solution empowers industries to automate the precise placement of bins containing specific parts within assembly units. This level of automation ensures accuracy and precision, critical in manufacturing processes.

Investment and Expansion:

The pioneering work of Tanya Raghuvanshi and Rishabh Agarwal has not gone unnoticed. Peer Robotics has secured substantial investments, with notable backing from investors like Kalaari Capital and Axilor Ventures. These investments have fuelled the company’s growth and innovation efforts. As they look ahead to 2023, the Peer Robotics team is determined to scale up deliveries and production, solidifying their presence in the industrial automation sector. For Tanya Raghuvanshi, the journey doesn’t end with current achievements. She envisions diving deeper into research, generating new ideas, and incorporating more advanced features into their robotic solutions.

Conclusion

Tanya Raghuvanshi and Rishabh Agarwal’s venture, Peer Robotics, represents a significant leap forward in the world of industrial automation. Their commitment to creating collaborative robots that can adapt to real-time interactions is transforming industries by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and human-robot interaction.

As the demand for intelligent and adaptable robotics continues to grow across various sectors, Peer Robotics is poised for further expansion and innovation. The journey of Tanya Raghuvanshi and Rishabh Agarwal exemplifies the power of innovative thinking and technology-driven solutions in reshaping industries and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the world of robotics.