Deeptech firm Genrobotics bags Singapore infrastructure contract
Following success in India and Malaysia, Genrobotics is deploying advanced robotic systems in Singapore to manage hazardous water infrastructure.
Deeptech firm Genrobotics has secured a contract with PUB, which is the National Water Agency of Singapore.
This agreement is a major step for the Indian company, as it was selected after an international search that involved more than 600 competitors from across the globe.
The project focuses on integrating advanced robotic systems into the national sewer and water management operations of Singapore. These robotic platforms are designed to perform inspection and cleaning tasks, which allows for real-time monitoring of the city-state’s infrastructure and supports a more sustainable approach to urban water management.
The deployment of these machines is intended to manage hazardous environments with high levels of precision and reliability. By using automated systems, the agency can ensure that these essential tasks are completed without the need for human workers to enter toxic or dangerous underground spaces.
This move is part of a broader shift where Genrobotics is transitioning from a company focused on domestic social-impact projects to a major international exporter of sophisticated technology.
The reach of this technology extends far beyond Singapore. Since 2022, the company has maintained a national-scale partnership with Indah Water in Malaysia and has built a presence in the United Kingdom, the United Arab Emirates, and South Africa.
In its home market of India, the systems are used in over 100 cities across 23 states, serving more than 140 clients in total. This wide usage has provided the engineering team with a vast amount of real-world data, which they have used to refine their hardware to ensure what they describe as mission-critical reliability.
“This contract… proves that Indian-made robotics are globally competitive and ready to lead the world’s infrastructure transition. Our technology was engineered for the most complex environments, and Singapore’s validation confirms that our solutions meet the highest global standards for safety and efficiency,” said Vimal Govind M K, Co-founder and CEO of Genrobotics.
While sanitation remains a primary focus, the company has developed a diversified ecosystem to address several global challenges, including labour shortages and ageing infrastructure.
Its innovation Bandicoot, is a robotic scavenger. It was created to end the practice of manual scavenging, where individuals must enter confined spaces to clean waste by hand.
The founders, including Vimal Govind MK, Arun George, Rashid K, and Nikhil NP, have also expanded into other high-potential areas such as healthcare robotics. They have developed a system called G-Gaiter, which uses AI-assisted technology to help patients with medical rehabilitation and mobility issues. This addresses the growing demand for medical automation in societies with an increasing number of elderly citizens and a shortage of clinical workers.
Furthermore, the firm provides high-risk industrial automation for the Oil and Gas sector, where autonomous robots can perform tasks in life-threatening environments to keep human operators safe.
The technical foundation of these robots is rooted in the Make in India initiative, with a focus on creating ruggedized and cost-efficient machines.
The company currently holds six granted Indian patents and has more than 21 other filings pending, which highlights the original nature of their engineering work.