Aeroarc Pvt. Ltd. is an Indian developer of advanced robotics and unmanned systems. The company engineers autonomous aerial and ground platforms for defence, homeland security, and industrial operations. By integrating cutting-edge research with rigorous engineering discipline, Aeroarc designs and manufactures high-performance UAVs and robotic systems that comply with stringent international standards. These platforms execute mission-critical tasks with precision while significantly reducing human exposure to risk.
Moreover, Aeroarc drives strategic international collaborations to facilitate structured technology transfer. At the same time, it localizes manufacturing to ensure substantial Indian content and strengthen domestic capability. Its systems operate with armed forces and enterprise clients in high-risk and complex environments, demonstrating a clear commitment to operational reliability, technological self-reliance, and national capacity building. The company’s portfolio spans diverse autonomous platforms, each engineered for durability, scalability, and sustained performance under demanding field conditions.
In an exclusive conversation with The Interview World at the India AI Impact Expo 2026, Sameer Tandon, Vice President – PR & Communications at Aeroarc Pvt. Ltd., detailed the company’s breakthrough robotics innovations. He further outlined the strategic value enhancements planned across its product lines and explained the development timelines that shape its engineering roadmap. The following are the principal insights from that discussion.
Q: Could you elaborate on the key robotics innovations developed by Aeroarc?
A: Aeroarc operates at the forefront of robotics, with a clear and immediate focus on defence applications. The company designs and manufactures advanced defence systems, including unmanned aerial vehicles and the robotic Multi-Utility Legged Equipment (MULE) platform displayed here. The strategic objective is unequivocal: strengthen the operational capability of the Indian Army.
The Army has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and operational excellence across theatres. However, Aeroarc’s mandate extends further. The company develops technologies that augment force effectiveness, reduce operational risk, and provide tactical advantage in high-threat environments. In other words, it delivers scalable, mission-ready support where it matters most.
The robotic MULE exemplifies this approach. The Army has already deployed the system across multiple critical locations and operational scenarios. Built as a modular platform, the MULE integrates a wide spectrum of payloads and mission-specific sensors. This flexibility enables rapid reconfiguration based on operational requirements.
At present, the platform is equipped with a remotely controlled weapon station. Through a single Ground Control Station (GCS), an operator can manoeuvre the MULE to a remote or contested location. The system transmits real-time situational data, enabling the operator to identify, track, and lock targets with precision. If required, the operator can neutralize the threat, without exposing personnel to direct risk.
Beyond kinetic operations, the MULE supports multiple mission profiles. It can integrate a robotic manipulation arm for technical tasks. It can carry CBRN detection systems for hazardous environment monitoring. It accommodates diverse payload configurations and transports up to 12 kilograms with operational stability. Furthermore, it sustains continuous operations for up to 20 hours, ensuring endurance in prolonged missions.
Operational mobility remains a defining strength. The platform performs reliably across deserts, mountainous terrain, and snow-covered environments. Its IP67 certification confirms resilience against dust ingress and water exposure. Specifically, it can withstand submersion up to one meter for thirty minutes without functional compromise.
Collectively, these capabilities position the robotic MULE as a force multiplier, engineered for adaptability, survivability, and sustained performance in the most demanding operational theatres.
Q: Beyond the Indian Army, which other organizations are part of your customer portfolio?
A: At present, we have not secured additional customers beyond our current engagements. However, we are actively engaged in discussions with prospective stakeholders.
For now, we remain strategically focused on a single priority: serving the Indian Armed Forces. This includes dedicated collaboration with the Indian Army and other defence services. Our immediate objective is clear: consolidate our capabilities, strengthen deployment outcomes, and deliver measurable operational value within India’s defence ecosystem before expanding further.
Q: What types of value additions are you planning for your robotics products?
A: Yes, that is our defining objective. It is not merely a goal; it is a mission anchored in operational relevance and continuous improvement.
Our primary value addition will come through advanced payload integration. We have already established a stable and field-proven platform. Concurrently, we are enhancing its efficiency, endurance, and system responsiveness. However, the strategic priority lies in expanding and refining payload capabilities. That is where immediate operational demand exists. More importantly, that is where we can deliver tangible advantage to the Indian Army.
Accordingly, our research and engineering teams are working relentlessly on next-generation payload concepts. They are evaluating emerging technologies, validating prototypes, and accelerating development cycles. The objective is clear: transition innovative concepts from the laboratory to live operational deployment with speed, precision, and measurable impact.
Q: Are your robotics products developed indigenously?
A: Yes, we collaborate with a technology partner based in the United States. The engagement operates under a structured transfer-of-technology framework. However, we manufacture and integrate the system entirely in India.
Furthermore, we adhere strictly to the regulatory and localization requirements under the Government of India’s Make in India initiative. Accordingly, we ensure substantial indigenous value addition, domestic production capability, and compliance with national defence procurement norms.
Q: How long did it take to develop this product?
A: We initiated research and development for this platform in 2017. From the outset, we defined a clear objective: engineer a fully military-grade system that meets stringent operational and durability standards.
Accordingly, we committed to a long-term development cycle. The process demanded rigorous design iterations, extensive field validation, performance benchmarking, and continuous refinement. As a result, nearly a decade of sustained engineering effort has culminated in the platform you see today, robust, mission-ready, and purpose-built for demanding defence applications.
