Updated On: 10 May, 2025 12:31 PM IST | Pune | mid-day online correspondent
DRDO officials said legged robots, both bipedal and quadrupedal, offer immense potential in defence and security and sectors like healthcare, domestic assistance, space exploration, and manufacturing

Legged robots, both bipedal and quadrupedal, offer immense potential in defence and security sector. Representational Pic
Scientists at the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are currently engaged in the development of a humanoid robot intended for inclusion in frontline military operations, as stated by an official on Saturday.
The Research and Development Establishment (Engineers), a key lab under the DRDO, is developing a machine that can carry out complex tasks under direct human command, aiming to reduce troop exposure in high-risk environments, the official said, reported PTI.