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07-02-2026
At LogiMAT India 2026, conversations across the exhibition floor centred on automation, productivity, and the next phase of industrial growth. For Addverb, the event marked an important milestone with the introduction of Elixis‑W, India’s first Made‑in‑India wheeled humanoid robot designed for industrial use.
The launch was positioned as a practical step forward rather than a showcase of spectacle. The response from industry publications, technology leaders, and automation professionals reflected a growing consensus: humanoid robotics in India is moving from concept to real‑world application.
As Jalaj Dani, Chairman, Addverb Technologies, noted during the launch, this moment reflects the increasing strength of indigenous engineering and its role in shaping the future of Indian industry. It reinforces India’s position as an active contributor to advanced robotics, rather than a follower of global trends.
From Structured Automation to Collaborative Robotics
Elixis‑W represents a natural progression in Addverb’s journey. The company began by addressing structured challenges in warehouses and factories. Over time, that focus has expanded toward building systems that can operate safely alongside people in less predictable industrial environments.
As Sangeet Kumar, Co‑founder & CEO of Addverb, shared at LogiMAT India, this evolution has been deliberate. Elixis‑W brings together wheeled mobility, perception, learning, and dual‑arm manipulation to support tasks that are repetitive, physically demanding, or involve higher operational risk. The intent is to reduce physical strain and improve safety, while enabling people to focus on supervision, decision‑making, and problem‑solving.
Equally important is Addverb’s deployment philosophy. Elixis‑W will be introduced through limited, closely supervised proof‑of‑concept deployments, particularly in controlled industrial environments where safety, reliability, and consistency are critical. This measured approach ensures performance is validated before any wider adoption.
Addverb’s position remains clear: humanoid robots are designed to work alongside people, not replace them. Human judgment and oversight will continue to play a central role in industrial operations for the foreseeable future.
Why a Wheeled Humanoid, and Why Now?
The decision to introduce a wheeled humanoid was driven by practicality. As Pieter Feenstra, CEO – Addverb EMEA, explained, most warehouses and manufacturing facilities are built with flat, structured floors. In such environments, wheeled mobility offers efficiency, stability, and faster integration with existing infrastructure.
While legged humanoids remain part of Addverb’s long‑term roadmap, the wheeled form enables quicker validation of use cases within today’s industrial settings. It allows teams to focus on task execution, safety, and workflow integration rather than adapting facilities to new forms of locomotion.
This grounded approach resonated strongly across industry coverage. Publications and platforms including UNI Network Group, Origin Of Bots, and The Industrial highlighted Elixis‑W as a system engineered for intralogistics, manufacturing, and supply‑chain operations, rather than a future‑facing prototype.
Industry and Ecosystem Response
The response from industry professionals, partners, and content creators further reinforced the credibility of the launch. Many described Addverb’s presence at LogiMAT India as a reflection of Indian engineering paired with global ambition.
Dr. Kushal Sanghvi, LinkedIn Top Voice and digital transformation leader, reflected on Addverb’s journey—from a team of engineers focused on solving real operational challenges to a company building advanced robotics platforms with global relevance. His commentary emphasised engineering depth, people‑centric thinking, and long‑term vision over short‑term visibility.
Similar perspectives were echoed across the automation and robotics community, with many recognising Elixis‑W as a meaningful step toward making human‑robot collaboration an operational reality rather than a concept discussed only at global conferences.
Building the Foundation for the Next Phase
The humanoid launch at LogiMAT India also coincided with the introduction of Addverb.ai, a platform dedicated to advancing the company’s work in general‑purpose robotics. The platform reflects Addverb’s intent to move beyond single‑task machines toward systems that can operate in environments designed for people.
By opening the platform to developers and researchers, Addverb aims to encourage collaboration and shared progress in the field of Physical AI and robotics.
At LogiMAT India 2026, the message was clear.
Elixis‑W is not an endpoint. It is a foundation.
A foundation built on practical engineering, responsible deployment, and the belief that the future of industrial automation will be shaped by humans and machines working together.
