Hikrobot India unveiled a new range of robotics and machine vision solutions at Automation Expo 2026, introducing the Hikpad Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR) along with three advanced machine vision products designed to enhance automation, quality inspection and smart manufacturing. The four-day exhibition, held from July 22 to 25 at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (BEC), Mumbai, brought together leading automation technology providers and manufacturing professionals from across the country.
The company’s demonstration-focused pavilion attracted strong interest from visitors, offering live demonstrations of its latest technologies for factory automation, industrial inspection and smart logistics. A key highlight of the exhibition was the launch of the Hikpad Autonomous Mobile Robot (AMR), making its debut in the Indian market. Designed for intelligent material handling and warehouse automation, the solution supports efficient movement of goods within manufacturing facilities and logistics centres. Hikrobot also showcased its Autonomous Mobile Robot and Forklift Mobile Robot platforms, demonstrating their deployment across a range of industrial applications.
Expanding its machine vision portfolio, Hikrobot introduced the CI Series Infrared Long-Wave Infrared (LWIR) Cameras, developed for precise temperature measurement and thermal-based defect detection in industrial environments. The company also launched the CT Series Industrial Area Scan Cameras, featuring liquid lens technology that enables fast and flexible image capture for automated inspection systems. Completing the new product line-up was the MV-ID800 Series Compact Industrial Barcode Reader, designed to improve traceability, speed and accuracy across manufacturing and warehouse operations.
In addition to the new launches, Hikrobot displayed a wide range of automation technologies, including smart cameras, line scan cameras, 3D laser profile sensors, smart code readers, handheld barcode readers, HDMI microscope systems, static dimensioning, weighing and scanning (DWS) systems, industrial vision accessories and other advanced machine vision products.
Commenting on the launch, Ashish P Dhakan, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Prama Hikvision India, said the latest robotics and machine vision technologies demonstrate how artificial intelligence is transforming manufacturing operations. He noted that the Hikpad AMR will support smart logistics applications, while the newly introduced infrared cameras, industrial cameras and barcode readers are designed to improve inspection accuracy, operational efficiency and workplace safety. He added that the company remains committed to providing advanced automation technologies that address the evolving needs of Indian industries.
Dhakan further said that Industry 4.0 is accelerating the adoption of intelligent manufacturing systems, and Hikrobot’s portfolio is designed to help factories become more productive, connected and data-driven. According to him, the company’s solutions will enable manufacturers to build smarter and safer production environments while improving overall operational performance.
Automation Expo 2026 featured live product demonstrations, technical presentations and networking sessions focused on emerging industrial technologies. Hikrobot India received an enthusiastic response from industry professionals, technology partners and manufacturing companies, reinforcing the growing demand for advanced robotics and machine vision solutions in India’s rapidly evolving industrial sector.
