ARAPL Subsidiary Humro Secures First US Order for Autonomous Truck Loading-Unloading Robot
Mumbai:
Port Wings News Network:
Affordable Robotic and Automation Limited (ARAPL), India’s first listed robotics company, on 1 October 2025 announced winning the first order for its newly developed Atlas AC2000 autonomous forklift, a mobile truck loading and unloading robot in its subsidiary ARAPL RaaS’s (Humro). The order, awarded by a large US-based logistics player, marks ARAPL RaaS’s (Humro) entry into a new product category and a significant milestone in its global expansion journey.
The order comes following a comprehensive and successful prototype trials over the past three months at the client’s facilities. The new order comprises of two new robots valued at Rs 3.6 crore – leased for the period of three years. This order win offers a unique opportunity to scale deployment substantially – as around 15-16 mobile robots can be deployed in each of the 15 US warehouses owned by the same client over the next two years.
Milind Padole, Founder & Managing Director, ARAPL, said, “Considering the scale and competition in the US market, we are thrilled to announce the success of our product with an established logistics player.”
Milind Padole stated: “This order, following stringent approvals and successful prototype performance, not only opens new doors for us but also is a step towards positioning Make In India mobile robots prominently in the global warehouse robotics sector – otherwise dominated by large US and Chinese players.”
Equipped with LiDAR-based navigation, real-time obstacle detection, and precision control algorithms, the Atlas AC2000 delivers fully autonomous truck loading and unloading. Designed for safe, 24/7 operations, it integrates seamlessly with warehouse management systems (WMS) and ERP platforms, enhancing productivity while lowering operational costs.
A key driver of its global vision is its subsidiary ARAPL RaaS (Humro), which specialises in autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) for warehouses, manufacturing, and logistics hubs. Powered by ARAPL’s proprietary i-ware controller, Humro leverages AI, navigation, and swarm robotics to deliver scalable automation solutions.
To fuel growth, ARAPL has announced a proposed $8–10 million investment into Humro, including $3 million from Padole personally, alongside preferential allotments and debt financing.
“Being a deep-tech robotics player competing in a high-potential market, Humro has ticked all the right boxes since its inception in 2021. With a robust product portfolio, strong client validation, we are now well-positioned for customer acquisition,” added Padole.
Recently, Humro announced a 10% price adjustment from December 2025 to reflect new US tariffs but emphasised that its products will remain 15–20% more cost-effective than competitors. The breakthrough comes amid rising demand for automation in warehouse and logistics management, particularly in the US, where autonomous mobile robots are rapidly being adopted to boost efficiency and safety.
As industries worldwide accelerate automation adoption, ARAPL stands at the convergence of AI, robotics, and human ingenuity, driving the future of intelligent manufacturing and logistics.
Founded in 2005 by Milind Padole, ARAPL has grown from a Pune-based startup into a global automation powerhouse with a 350,000 sq. ft. facility, 400+ employees, and a portfolio that includes 7,000+ industrial robots and 10,000+ automated car parking systems. The company made history in 2018 as India’s first listed robotics firm, debuting on the BSE SME Exchange at Rs 85 per share, and migrated to main board NSE & BSE in 2024. With nine patents, three proprietary software platforms, and a strong R&D pipeline, ARAPL continues to innovate across industrial assembly, robotic inspection, warehouse automation, and AI/ML-powered solutions.
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