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DRDO Daksh

Built by Defence Research and Development Organisation

Updated May 2026·methodology
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The DRDO Daksh is a Research robot developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation, launched 2011, listed at $95,000 USD (unverified).

RoboScore

45.6/ 100

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4 of 9 signals present

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Weighted factors

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Commercial maturity20%25/100
Deployment footprint20%unknown
Proven track record12%unknown
Spec completeness12%97/100
Company financial health12%unknown
Company maturity8%100/100
Manufacturer portfolio6%unknown
Media mentions (trailing 12 months)6%unknown
Independent recognition4%unknown

Not in the Research standing. The standings cover robots first sold from 2020 onward, and this one launched in 2011. Its Robo Score above is unaffected — the score is the evidence, the standing is only who it is listed against.

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Overview

DRDO Daksh is a research robot manufactured by Defence Research and Development Organisation, first introduced in 2011. Indian bomb disposal robot

At a glance

  • Built for bin picking, visual inspection and disinfection
  • Used across defense, police and paramilitary
  • Programmed through proprietary app
  • Sold in India

Buyer decision signals

Viability

est. 1958

First batch of five ROV Daksh handed over to Indian Army

Specifications

Category: Research
Payload
20 kg
Reach
2,500 mm
Battery
3 h
Launch year
2011
Price
$95,000 USD

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Status
active
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Company profile

Founded
1958

Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
Sub Category
missile system
Procedure Types
IED detection, handling, and defusal; bomb disposal; hazardous object recovery[1][4]
Controls & integration1
Controller Model
Master Control Station (MCS) with RF link control over 500m line-of-sight or optional fiber-optic control for 100m[8]
Buying & support1
Deployment Count
190

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Company milestones

  • Dec 2011DeploymentFirst batch of five ROV Daksh handed over to Indian Army
  • 2018DeploymentROV Daksh inducted by Pune City Police Department
  • 2017LaunchDRDO announces Daksh Mini and Daksh Scout robots
  • 2005LaunchDRDO Daksh project completed after 30-month development
  • 2005PartnershipTechnology transfer to three production firms
  • 1958MilestoneEstablished
  • MilestoneLab network expansion
  • MilestoneR&D wing of Ministry of Defence

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Frequently asked questions

Who makes the DRDO Daksh?
The DRDO Daksh is developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation.
What type of robot is the DRDO Daksh?
The DRDO Daksh is a Research robot made by Defence Research and Development Organisation.
How much does the DRDO Daksh cost?
The DRDO Daksh is listed at $95,000 USD in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure is unverified and not confirmed by Defence Research and Development Organisation — contact them for a quote.
When was the DRDO Daksh launched?
The DRDO Daksh was launched in 2011.

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