What Genrobotics Builds and Who Uses It
Genrobotics builds Bandicoot, a remotely controlled robot that cleans sewer manholes so sanitation workers do not have to go down into them. The legal entity behind the brand is Genrobotic Innovations Pvt. Ltd., operating from its corporate office in the CDAC Building inside the Technopark Campus in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Genrobotics also lists international offices: Genrobotics Africa PTY LTD in Pretoria, South Africa, and Genrobotics FZCO in Dubai Silicon Oasis in the United Arab Emirates. Genrobotics lists five business divisions: Sanitation Tech, Medical & Mobility, Oil & Gas, Defence & Space, and Robotics & AI Research.
Genrobotics also lists Bandicoot Mobility+, which it describes as a vehicle-integrated robotic system for manhole cleaning, on-site waste collection, containment and transportation in a sealed system.
In July 2022, Gomantak Times reported that the Corporation of the City of Panaji's Bandicoot reportedly cost Rs 39 lakh. Genrobotics says Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation issued a ₹17 crore tender for seven Bandicoot Mobility+ units in March 2026. The Genrobotics homepage lists 140+ clients across verticals. Genrobotics also says it signed an MoU with the Government of Tamil Nadu with a ₹150 crore investment commitment over five years for a robotics manufacturing and export hub.
How Bandicoot Cleans a Manhole
Genrobotics states that Bandicoot automates manhole cleaning using a robotic arm, 360-degree vision, and toxic gas sensing. Genrobotics states that Bandicoot has an arm with 6 degrees of freedom that mimics human movements to pick objects and shovel. Inside the manhole, the robot uses robotic legs for stability, according to the official product page.
Genrobotics reports that the Bandicoot unit can operate effectively up to a depth of 12 meters. The Bandicoot product page lists an IP68 waterproof industrial-grade design, pneumatic systems, four HD cameras and gas sensors that detect hazardous gases. Operators control the robot remotely. Genrobotics says remote operation means zero human entry and complete operator safety.
An earlier hardware profile published by Gulf News in September 2019 described Bandicoot as a 50-kilogram, remote-controlled pneumatic robot constructed from stainless steel and carbon fibre. That reporting noted the machine operated over WiFi or Bluetooth connections linked to a handheld smartphone displaying a live video feed. For the vehicle-mounted Bandicoot Mobility+, Genrobotics lists a hydraulic vehicle stabilizer, its own power source and a reverse camera for manhole auto-positioning. Genrobotics says the detachable robotic unit works in lanes 80 cm or wider.
Deployments by City and State
Genrobotics names Bandicoot deployments in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh. Deployment figures in Rajasthan vary between sources. A Genrobotics case study says 32 robots work across 23 Rajasthan cities, including Jaipur, Udaipur, Ajmer and Jodhpur. The same case study reports 50,494 manholes cleaned since 2022, at 20 to 25 manholes per day per unit. In contrast, The Mooknayak reported an allocation of two robots to each of 10 municipal corporations and one to each of 203 municipalities and city councils across Rajasthan.
In Maharashtra, a Genrobotics case study says Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar Municipal Corporation runs Bandicoot Mobility+ on a smart sanitation vehicle. Genrobotics reports 5,075 manholes cleaned there in one operational year, at 20 to 25 manholes per day. In Gujarat, a Genrobotics press release dated 25 March 2026 says Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation issued a ₹17 crore tender for seven Bandicoot Mobility+ units across seven zones. Genrobotics says the tender includes a five-year operations and maintenance contract. A Genrobotics release from the same date announces three Bandicoot Mobility+ units for Rajkot Municipal Corporation, with a 1,000-liter waste collection unit.
The national footprint of Bandicoot varies according to the reporting date and publisher. Genrobotics' March 2026 Rajkot release says nationwide deployments have exceeded 275, across 23 states. A Gautam Adani quote on the Genrobotics homepage says the technology is scaling across 21 states. Earlier, Free Press Journal reported in October 2020 that Bandicoot was present in 11 states and 26 cities.
| Place | Units or Claim | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rajasthan (Statewide) | 32 robots across 23 cities; 50,494 manholes cleaned | At the time of writing | Genrobotics Case Study |
| Rajasthan (Statewide) | Two robots to each of 10 municipal corporations; one to each of 203 municipalities and city councils | 19 Dec 2023 | The Mooknayak |
| Jaipur, Rajasthan | First city in Rajasthan to deploy Bandicoot | Sep 2022 | The Mooknayak |
| Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, Maharashtra | Bandicoot Mobility+ vehicle unit; 5,075 manholes cleaned in one year | At the time of writing | Genrobotics Case Study |
| Panaji, Goa | One robot procured by CCP for Public Works Department | 2 Jul 2022 | Gomantak Times |
| Ahmedabad, Gujarat | ₹17 crore tender for 7 Bandicoot Mobility+ units with 5-year maintenance | 25 Mar 2026 | Genrobotics Press Release |
| Rajkot, Gujarat | Three Bandicoot Mobility+ units with 1,000-liter collection tanks | 25 Mar 2026 | Genrobotics Press Release |
| Singapore | 44 Wilboar robots for Singapore Public Utility Board (PUB); contract around ₹80 crore | 16 Mar 2026 | Channel IAM |
Bandicoot Prices Reported
Genrobotics does not publish a standard retail price list on its official website for the standalone Bandicoot or the Bandicoot Mobility+ system. In July 2022, Gomantak Times reported that the Corporation of the City of Panaji had procured a Bandicoot that reportedly costs Rs 39 lakh. The same report says the generator-powered, joystick-controlled robot cleans five to six manholes per day.
In October 2020, Free Press Journal reported a price of around Rs 25 lakh. The same report quotes Genrobotics saying it was selling Bandicoot to municipal corporations and was not yet following the service model.
In September 2019, Gulf News reported that each Bandicoot unit costs Rs 3.2 million to build. Vimal Govind MK told Gulf News that municipalities can break even within two years.
Genrobotics Founders and Funding History
Genrobotics was established by four co-founders: Vimal Govind MK, Arun George, Nikhil NP, and Rashid K. Genrobotics lists Vimal Govind MK as Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer and Nikhil NP as Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer. Arun George is Chief Business Officer for Sanitation, and Rashid K is Chief Business Officer for Medical. Founding date records vary across sources. Genrobotics lists 2017 as its founding year on its corporate timeline, matching reports from Inc42 and People Matters, while The Ascendants dates the founding to 2015. The Genrobotics timeline separately lists the invention of G1 and G2 in 2015.
In 2019, Gulf News reported that the founding team had built a 14-foot mechanical exoskeleton. Gulf News says the Kerala government then approached Govind's team about a sewer-cleaning robot because of that exoskeleton work. Free Press Journal reported that the founders took on the problem after learning that three people died within 20 minutes from falling into a manhole shaft. In 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Bandicoot model, according to People Matters.
In May 2022, People Matters reported a Rs 20 crore investment from Zoho Corporation. Inc42 names Zoho, Unicorn India Ventures, Peak XV Partners and Anand Mahindra as investors, and Gulf News names Rajan Anandan as a private backer. Inc42 reported in July 2026 that Genrobotics had raised over ₹100 crore in total funding including debt, and was seeking a ₹150 crore Series B round. For FY26, Inc42 reported operating revenue of ₹43.7 crore with a profit after tax of ₹2.6 crore, following FY25 revenue of ₹32.5 crore.
Other Genrobotics Products
Beyond municipal manhole cleaning, Genrobotics develops machines for confined industrial spaces and medical mobility. In its Oil & Gas division, Genrobotics lists Wilboar as a horizontal and wide confined space rover for refineries and chemical plants. Genrobotics lists up to 10 m vertical entry, a 900 LPM pump and jetting up to 150 bar for Wilboar. The Wilboar product page also lists IP68 night-vision cameras and says PESO certification is under process. On 16 March 2026, Channel IAM reported that Genrobotics won a contract worth around ₹80 crore to supply 44 Wilboar robots to Singapore's Public Utility Board.
In healthcare, Genrobotics produces the G-Gaiter, a robotic gait training system. Genrobotics says the G-Gaiter uses patented G-PLOT pneumatic technology with passive, assistive and active modes. Genrobotics lists stroke, spinal cord injury, Parkinson's disease and cerebral palsy among the conditions G-Gaiter is built for. On 3 January 2025, Kerala Health Minister Veena George launched G-Gaiter Paediatric at the Technopark C-DAC auditorium as India's first robotic-assisted paediatric gait trainer, The Week reported.
Patent counts vary by source. Channel IAM says Genrobotics holds 14 patents, while The Ascendants says it has more than 20 granted patents.
Bottom Line
Genrobotics builds Bandicoot, a manhole-cleaning robot sold to Indian municipalities. That makes Genrobotics relevant primarily to a municipal sanitation buyer in India who needs to mechanize sewer cleaning. Genrobotics reported a ₹17 crore tender from Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation in March 2026, while a July 2022 Gomantak Times report said the Panaji Bandicoot reportedly costs Rs 39 lakh. Genrobotics' Rajasthan case study says 32 robots cleaned 50,494 manholes in 23 cities, while The Mooknayak reports a different robot allocation. Genrobotics publishes no official price list. An independent audit of these deployment figures would change this verdict. Buyers should request a commercial quote directly from Genrobotics or inspect recent municipal tender documents.
See our sewer robots buying guide.
FAQs
What is a bandicoot robot?
Bandicoot is a manhole-cleaning robot developed by Indian startup Genrobotics. Genrobotics lists an arm with 6 degrees of freedom, a bucket for waste removal, pneumatic systems, four HD cameras and gas sensors that detect hazardous gases. Operators control Bandicoot remotely, and Genrobotics says this means zero human entry and complete operator safety.
Who is the CEO of Genrobotics?
Vimal Govind MK serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Genrobotics. Inc42 names his three co-founders as Arun George, Nikhil NP and Rashid K. Gulf News reports the founding team had earlier built a 14-foot mechanical exoskeleton, and Channel IAM spells the CEO's name as Vimal Govindan MK.
How much does the Bandicoot robot cost?
Genrobotics does not publish an official price list. Gomantak Times reported in July 2022 that Panaji's unit reportedly cost Rs 39 lakh. The Mooknayak reported that Udaipur's robots were valued at approximately Rs 39 lakh, without saying whether that is per robot. Free Press Journal reported around Rs 25 lakh in 2020. Genrobotics says a March 2026 Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation tender for seven Bandicoot Mobility+ units totaled ₹17 crore.
Is Genrobotics a good company?
Genrobotics' public record shows government contracts and awards. Genrobotics says Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation issued a ₹17 crore tender in March 2026, and Channel IAM reported a Singapore PUB contract worth around ₹80 crore. Genrobotics lists awards including the National Startup Award, Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia, the Swachhata Startup Challenge and the AMRUT Tech Challenge.
Where is Bandicoot used?
Genrobotics names Bandicoot deployments in Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh, plus a statewide MoU in Kerala. Gomantak Times reported a Bandicoot purchase in Panaji, Goa, in 2022. Genrobotics' March 2026 Rajkot release says Bandicoot has passed 275 deployments across more than 180 urban local bodies. Genrobotics case studies name Jaipur, Udaipur and Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, and its March 2026 releases name Rajkot and Ahmedabad.
What is Genrobotics' annual revenue?
Inc42 reported in July 2026 that Genrobotics recorded FY26 operating revenue of ₹43.7 crore. Inc42 puts FY26 profit after tax at ₹2.6 crore, up from ₹90 lakh. For FY25, Inc42 gives operating revenue of ₹32.5 crore, while Channel IAM gives ₹32 crore.
Primary Sources
- Genrobotics Corporate Homepage
- Genrobotics Leadership and Timeline
- Genrobotics Bandicoot Product Specifications
- Genrobotics Bandicoot Mobility+ Specifications
- Genrobotics Rajasthan Sewer Cleaning Case Study
- Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation Tender Announcement
- Inc42, Genrobotics FY26 Financials and Funding
- Channel IAM, Genrobotics Singapore PUB Contract and Factories