Revolutionizing Industries: Blinkit, Tata Elxsi, and Addverb Drive Innovation Across Delivery, Robotics, and AI
1) Blinkit Partners with Decathlon for 10-Minute Delivery of Sports Essentials. Decathlon has teamed up with Zomato-owned Blinkit to offer 10-minute delivery of sports equipment, gym gear, winter essentials, yoga supplies, travel bags, and apparel. This service is now available in all cities where Blinkit operates, including major metros like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru, as well as smaller cities like Bareilly and Roorkee. The partnership follows Decathlon’s earlier collaboration with Zepto, showcasing its commitment to providing quick and convenient access to high-quality sporting goods across India.
2) Tata Elxsi Launches Robotics and Automation Innovation Lab in Frankfurt. Tata Elxsi, in collaboration with DENSO Robotics Europe and AAtek, has inaugurated a cutting-edge Robotics and Automation Innovation Lab in Frankfurt. This facility will focus on advancing robotics automation across sectors such as healthcare, life sciences, and food science. Equipped for proof-of-concept and full-scale development, the lab leverages AI-driven analytics to accelerate product innovation in areas like personalised medicine, diagnostics, and lab automation. Open to researchers and startups, it combines Tata Elxsi’s expertise with Japanese innovation and German precision to deliver tailored robotic solutions for global healthcare automation needs.
3) Mukesh Ambani-Backed Addverb to Launch India’s First Humanoid Robot by 2025. Addverb Technologies, supported by Reliance Industries, is set to transform India's robotics landscape with its first AI-powered humanoid robots by 2025. Targeting sectors like retail, energy, and fashion, these robots will feature advanced GPU technology, dual-arm capabilities, and Reliance’s Jio AI and 5G for seamless navigation in dynamic environments. Priced competitively at $20,000–$25,000, they aim to rival global players like Tesla and Boston Dynamics. This initiative aligns with the "Make in India" vision, marking a major step in India’s emergence as a global robotics innovator.