(a) whether the Defence Research and Development Organisation has started any project
to manufacture robotic soldiers who can work like the soldiers posted on the border;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the necessary technology for the said project is being made available in the country;
(d) if so, the details thereof;
(e) whether any time limit has been fixed for the manufacturing of robotic soldiers
in the country; and
(f) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)
(a) & (b) No, Madam. However, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed
Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) – ‘Daksha’, which is an automated mobile platform for multi-
purpose payloads. It is an electrically powered state-of-the-art Robot capable of being remotely
controlled over a distance of 500 metres line-of-sight and can be utilised continuously for 3
hours before recharge. It has stair climbing capability and can be used for handling Improvised
Explosive Devices (IEDs).
(c) & (d) Technology for production of ROV has been transferred to Ordnance Factory Board (OFB).
(e) & (f) Limited Series Production (LSP) order for 20 Daksha placed by the Army has already
been delivered.