Telangana’s IT and Industries Minister, D Sridhar Babu, announced that HC Robotics, a subsidiary of Centillion Networks, will invest Rs 500 crore in the state. This investment highlights the government’s effort to expand the IT sector beyond Hyderabad, targeting Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities, and providing high-quality job opportunities for young professionals in smaller towns.
“Great news for rural Telangana! Delighted to share that HC Robotics, part of Centillion Networks, is investing Rs 500 crore in our state, creating 500 jobs this year and 2,000 over the next three years across Telangana,” Sridhar Babu shared on ‘X’.
He expressed gratitude to Centillion’s leadership for placing their trust in Telangana’s potential, adding, “With Centillion Networks and HC Robotics operating in 9 countries and specializing in advanced technologies such as drone tech, robotics, and aerospace software, this partnership will significantly enhance our state’s innovation ecosystem.”
Established in 2018 and headquartered in Hyderabad, India, HC Robotics specializes in the research, design, and manufacture of customized hardware and software solutions, including Mobile LiDAR systems, AI-based image processing, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The company offers advanced products such as the Truly3D LiDAR Viewer and Ropoli-portable LiDAR, providing best-in-class mobile mapping solutions and enhanced LiDAR surveys for industries like telecom and utilities.
Their team comprises top-tier AI and robotics engineers, along with experienced executives from the telecom and tech sectors, bringing decades of expertise to manage large-scale projects. In alignment with the ‘Make in India’ initiative, HC Robotics is committed to delivering advanced, innovative, and technology-enabled solutions at affordable costs. The company has partnered with prestigious research institutions such as IIT Hyderabad and IIIT-D&M Kurnool for next-generation research and development.
Notably, HC Robotics has collaborated with French company Merio to manufacture advanced gimbals for the Indian Armed Forces, enhancing surveillance capabilities. Their product portfolio includes drones with 40-minute endurance and 5 kg payload capacity, equipped with advanced collision prevention and obstacle avoidance features, making them suitable for aerial surveillance, military intelligence gathering, and search and rescue operations.
