Hyd-based Vistan rolls out 'Flunkey' robots

Hyderabad: Vistan NextGen, a city-based startup, on announced the launch of advanced line of robotic products under Flunkey brand.

The startup said its robots will be useful in key sectors. It is planning to supply robots to healthcare industry, retail trade, arts and entertainment, accommodation and food services, education, health and social work and information and communication industry.

Health assistant robot has 3D vision, numerous sensors for collusion avoidance. Seven microphones, touch sensors for human interaction and responds to voice commands. Patients can book an appointment through the booking application, after booking it will collect consultation fees, automatic hand sanitizer will disinfect your body as well as print your appointment token without need of exposing medical receptionists to patients.

Banking assistant robot will be smart autonomous service robot that will give customer better banking experience. Retail robot assistant will help in providing customer support, advertisements, selling domestic insurance, the company said.

The company will also offer robot rentals services, tailored to customer demand.

Rama Raju Singam, Founder, Vistan NextGen, said, "We are very excited to be part of the new phase of automation in India with the introduction of Flunkey robots. With Make in India philosophy, we have decided to conceptualise, design and manufacture robots within India".

In the process of building the entire ecosystem, we are training our vendors to design specialised circuit boards and also upskilling our workforce through learning platforms, he added.