BENGALURU, India February 10, 2026 – Teradyne Robotics today hosted its flagship industry forum, ElevateX 2026, in Bengaluru. The event brought together leaders from Universal Robots (UR) and Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) to showcase a new era of human-centric, intelligent automation designed to redefine India’s manufacturing and intralogistics sectors.
ElevateX 2026 served as a high-impact platform for over 25 CEO/CXO leaders, technology experts, and startups. The forum highlighted a significant shift in the Indian market: moving beyond isolated automation pilots toward scalable, business-critical deployments that drive global competitiveness.
Intelligent Automation as a Strategic Growth Engine
Teradyne Robotics emphasized the evolving role of AI-driven flexibility in automation. As industrial collaborative robots (cobots) and autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) become mainstream, the focus has shifted to creating ecosystems that support rapid scaling and workforce upskilling.
James Davidson, Chief AI Officer at Teradyne Robotics, noted that AI is the catalyst transforming robots from simple tools into “intelligent collaborators.”
“In India, we are witnessing a decisive shift from experimentation to enterprise-wide adoption,” Davidson remarked. “AI allows robots to perceive, learn, and adapt, making automation a strategic growth engine for both established giants and emerging startups.”
Scaling India’s Industrial Landscape
The event featured live demonstrations of high-demand applications, including:
- Precision Tasks: Welding and machine tending.
- Logistics & Material Handling: Palletizing and autonomous material transport.
- Workforce Support: Training modules designed for high-mix, high-volume operations.
Poi Toong Tang, VP of Sales, Asia Pacific, highlighted India’s emergence as a premier automation hub. “Organizations today are looking to build operations that are flexible and resilient. Through UR and MiR, we provide modular solutions that deliver faster ROI and evolve alongside business needs.”
Human-Centric Innovation
A core theme of the forum was the democratization of technology. Sougandh K.M., Business Director for South Asia, reiterated that the goal is to automate the “dull, dirty, and dangerous” tasks, allowing humans to focus on higher-value work. “Robots should enable people to do better work, not work like robots,” he stated, emphasizing the need to lower barriers to adoption across the Indian ecosystem.
Customer Spotlight: Origin
ElevateX 2026 also featured a testimonial from Origin, a fast-growing U.S. construction tech startup. Yogesh Ghaturle, Co-founder and CEO of Origin, shared how Universal Robots provides the “operational backbone” for their autonomous construction sites. By leveraging UR cobots for mechanical precision, Origin can focus on deploying intelligent systems that improve safety and project outcomes at scale.
About Teradyne Robotics Teradyne Robotics, comprising Universal Robots and Mobile Industrial Robots, is a global leader in collaborative and autonomous automation. The company is dedicated to making automation accessible to anyone, anywhere, empowering businesses to scale with confidence.
