Indian made humanoid robot

NIT-Rourkela has secured a patent for an indigenous robotic system designed to interact with humans in a very human-like manner. Built using artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs), the robot integrates both verbal and non-verbal communication to enable seamless, natural interaction. Unlike conventional robots that are limited to pre-programmed responses, this system can understand everyday spoken language, follow verbal instructions, answer questions and have real-time conversations that adapt to context.

A defining characteristic of the robot is its ability to recognize human emotions. By analyzing facial expressions such as happy, neutral or sad, it can respond in an empathetic and reassuring way, improving user engagement. The robot can also recognize simple gestures such as waving or raising a hand, making it accessible to users from all age groups, including children and the elderly, who may rely more on intuitive gestures than voice commands.

The system is designed to be a friendly companion suitable for homes, classrooms, offices, hospitals and community environments. For speech and language processing, the robot uses a Raspberry Pi (low-cost single-board computer) to capture spoken or text input. This input is interpreted by an LLM, which determines the context and generates a relevant human-like response. The final output is delivered using Google TTS (text-to-speech), giving the robot natural-sounding voice responses.

With an estimated cost of ₹80,000-90,000, the robot offers a cost-effective alternative to interactive robotic systems that use expensive components or proprietary technologies.

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Published on December 15, 2025