BENGALURU — Bengaluru-based deep-tech startup Strider Robotics has demonstrated the pulling capability of its M3 autonomous quadruped robot by towing a Honda Amaze passenger car.
During the demonstration, the Honda Amaze's engine was switched off and the driver's seat was empty. Two passengers remained inside the vehicle, while one operated the handbrake during the test as a safety measure.
The demonstration was conducted under controlled conditions and was described by Strider Robotics as a Technology Readiness Level 6 (TRL 6) achievement. The company said the M3 has more than 80 percent indigenous content, including its actuators.
🚨 Bengaluru-based Strider Robotics (@strider_robots) just demonstrated their M3 quadruped's ability to pull a Honda Amaze. The car had two passengers (one holding the handbrake for safety). Nobody was in the driver's seat and the engine was switched off.
— Runtime (@RuntimeBRT) September 25, 2026
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Designed for Industrial Applications
The M3 is the latest platform in Strider Robotics' M-series of quadruped robots. The standard configuration is designed to carry around 20 kg, while the robot has also been tested with a 40 kg payload in separate trials.
The robot is designed for industrial inspection, material handling and asset monitoring in environments where wheeled or tracked systems can face difficulties. Its targeted sectors include oil and gas, power plants, mining, infrastructure and automotive manufacturing.
Strider Robotics is also developing an AI-powered, hardware-agnostic software platform for inspection, navigation, mission planning and industrial analytics.
From IISc Research to Commercial Deployment
Strider Robotics was incorporated in 2024 as a spin-off from the Stochastic Robotics Lab (StochLab) at the Centre for Cyber-Physical Systems, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru. The underlying research began around 2015 at IISc and IIT Madras. The company is incubated at ARTPARK, the AI and robotics innovation hub at IISc.
The company has begun field pilots with a major oil and gas company and an automotive manufacturer as it moves toward commercial deployment. IISc has also identified Strider Robotics as a startup working on quadruped robots.
The M3 demonstration adds a vehicle-towing test to the company's reported development work as it prepares its quadruped platform for industrial applications.
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