Bengaluru-based General Autonomy has launched PARAM, a fully indigenous quadruped robot dog, positioning it as India’s most advanced homegrown robotics achievement. Showcased at the India AI Impact Summit 2026, PARAM gained viral attention after the company contrasted it with recent controversies over misrepresented foreign tech.
PARAM’s Impressive Specifications
PARAM measures 1m x 0.5m x 0.4m, weighs 35kg, and supports a 20kg payload while reaching speeds of 3m/s with 1m jump height. It climbs 25cm stairs and 45-degree slopes, runs for 8 hours on IP67-rated batteries with hot-swapping, and operates from -20°C to +55°C. Built entirely by Indian engineers over seven months, it features autonomous navigation, obstacle detection, stair climbing, crab-walking, and fall recovery.
Strategic Applications and Market Timeline
Designed for firefighting, search-and-rescue, power plant inspections, oil rigs, and public safety at airports or stadiums, PARAM highlights India’s robotics self-reliance. General Autonomy plans commercial availability around Q2 2026, emphasizing local innovation over imported assemblies. This launch underscores Bengaluru’s growing role in global AI and robotics amid national pushes for indigenous tech.
