3 Key Robotics Stories for Industry Leaders

Welcome to today's press review on robotics and automation in India. This media monitoring briefing from Print Monitor highlights three developments shaping how organisations adopt robotics for safety, healthcare, and education. From a robotic dog patrolling a temple forest to robotic surgery expansion and AI in nursing training, here are the stories you need to know.

1. TTD Deploys Robotic Dog for Wildlife Monitoring at Tirumala

Why it matters: The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is leveraging robotics to enhance devotee safety in forested areas around Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple. An AI-powered quadruped robot with optical/thermal cameras and LIDAR will monitor wildlife movements and send real-time alerts.

Key detail: The robot can identify large animals, humans, vehicles, and pets, and stream video and thermal data to a control centre.

Source: Hindustan Times (front page), also covered by Business Standard and Hindustan.

Next step: Temple administrators and safety teams can evaluate similar robotic solutions for public spaces.

2. Apollo Athenaa Expands Robotic Surgery Expertise

Why it matters: Apollo Athenaa in Delhi adds Dr. Karan Gupta, a senior surgeon trained in head and neck oncology and robotic surgery. This strengthens the hospital’s minimally invasive cancer care capabilities.

Key detail: Dr. Gupta brings international training and experience in robotic and minimally invasive interventions.

Source: Times of India (front page).

Next step: Medical robotics adopters can follow Apollo’s model for integrating surgical robots.

3. Global Nursing Summit 2026 to Feature AI and Robotics

Why it matters: The summit in Jaipur (Sept 5-6) will highlight AI, robotics, and simulation-based education for nurses. Delegates from over 10 countries will attend, signalling the growing importance of tech in nursing.

Key detail: The event is organised at Rajasthan International Centre.

Source: First India.

Next step: Healthcare educators and hospital administrators should consider attending to learn about robotic nursing tools.

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