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DRDO Daksh

Built by Defence Research and Development Organisation· Launched 2011

Updated May 2026·methodology

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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

Key specs

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

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Specifications

From the makerCheckedEstimated
20 kg
2,500 mm
3 h
2011
US$95,000

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Detailed specifications

What it is built for2
missile system
IED detection, handling, and defusal; bomb disposal; hazardous object recovery[1][4]
Controls & integration1
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(estimated)

  • 2018DeploymentROV Daksh inducted by Pune City Police Department
  • 2017LaunchDRDO announces Daksh Mini and Daksh Scout robots
  • Dec 2011DeploymentFirst batch of five ROV Daksh handed over to Indian Army
  • 2005LaunchDRDO Daksh project completed after 30-month development
  • 2005PartnershipTechnology transfer to three production firms
  • 1958MilestoneEstablished
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneLab network expansion
  • Not yet on fileMilestoneR&D wing of Ministry of Defence

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 US$95,000 in the Robolist catalogue, but this figure did not come from 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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