With the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence and robotics around the world, an Indian company is making headlines for aiming beyond the planet itself. Muks Robotics, founded by AI researcher Dr. Mukesh Bangar, has drawn national and international attention for its development of humanoid robots designed not just for industry and healthcare—but also for missions requiring extreme autonomy and intelligence.
Headquartered in Pune, Muks Robotics has introduced its flagship humanoid robot series named “Spaceo,” equipped with a proprietary AI engine called FusionMax. These robots are not only designed for ground-based applications such as manufacturing and customer service, but are also being tailored for future high-stakes scenarios. The company collaborates with leading agencies such as DRDO, and ISRO is also among its early clients—positioning Muks as a national asset in the field of AI-powered robotics.
Fusion of Intelligence and Autonomy
At the heart of Muks Robotics’ offerings is FusionMax, a multimodal AI model trained on over 2 billion parameters. Unlike general-purpose language models like ChatGPT, FusionMax is built specifically for robotics applications, enabling real-time vision, audio, language comprehension, and task-based decision-making. According to the company, FusionMax is capable of operating entirely offline, allowing for use in secure or remote environments—critical for both defense and autonomous operations.
“FusionMax was designed to bring intelligence closer to the edge,” said Dr. Mukesh Bangar, Founder and CTO of Muks Robotics. “It allows our robots to think, adapt, and learn in real time, even in disconnected settings like outer space or high-risk industrial zones.”
The Spaceo Series: A Humanoid for Every Purpose
Muks Robotics’ Spaceo series includes three primary variants:
- Spaceo Pro: Built for industrial use, this robot supports a 200 kg payload, features 7 degrees of freedom in each arm, and delivers ±2mm accuracy for tasks such as lifting, precision manipulation, and adaptive navigation in dynamic environments.
- Spaceo M1: A social humanoid robot designed for malls, offices, and hospitals. It features multilingual communication, facial recognition, emotional response capability, and domain-specific customization for hospitality, healthcare, and retail sectors.
- Spaceo Prime: Still under development, this advanced bipedal humanoid is intended for environments such as space or remote terrain. Designed for autonomy, it will be equipped for exploration, sample collection, and infrastructure assistance in challenging conditions.
News coverage has highlighted the appearance of Spaceo robots at major events such as the India Today Conclave 2025, where their agility and interactive capabilities were demonstrated live. A viral video showing Spaceo humanoids and robot dogs performing synchronized movements further fueled public interest in the technology.
From Factory Floors to Real-World Problem Solving
While the futuristic aspects of humanoid exploration are attention-grabbing, Muks Robotics has already made significant contributions closer to home. The company has developed AI-powered machine vision systems—such as DeepVision Pro—for defect detection and quality control in manufacturing, with clients including Tata Motors, Adani Wilmar, and Parker Hannifin.
For security and surveillance, its WatchMan platform offers AI video analytics used for perimeter control, anomaly detection, and real-time incident tracking. Clients such as CG Power and Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers rely on these systems for high-efficiency monitoring and safety.
This practical application shows that Muks’ robotic intelligence is not just research-bound—it is already powering solutions in mission-critical sectors.
Research-Led Innovation
Dr. Mukesh Bangar brings over 12 years of experience in artificial intelligence, having begun his journey with deep research in neural networks, thinking systems, and the cognitive modeling of consciousness. His early inventions include a mobile AI operating system with over 100,000 downloads. His research papers—Thinking Circuit (2013) and Cognitive Model of Consciousness in Toto (2017)—have laid the foundation for the technology now driving Muks Robotics.
As the company’s Founder and Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Bangar remains closely involved in both research and product development.
India’s Homegrown Humanoid Revolution
Muks Robotics is fast becoming one of India’s standout innovators in humanoid robotics. Rooted in a Make-in-India philosophy, the company continues to demonstrate that world-class robotics can be conceptualized, built, and deployed from Indian soil. With increasing participation in events, client adoption, and a clearly defined product roadmap, the company is poised for further global recognition. It isn’t just building robots—it’s reshaping the narrative around how artificial intelligence can be applied with purpose, precision, and profound impact.
