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Addverb unleashes Trakr 2.0 & more for India’s robotics future
MUMBAI: The future of robotics has just landed, and it’s not tiptoeing—it’s striding in on four mechanical legs. The global robotics and automation powerhouse, Addverb, has pulled back the curtain on three groundbreaking solutions at LogiMAT India 2025, held from 13–15 February at the Bombay Exhibition Centre, Mumbai. These game-changing innovations—Trakr 2.0, Hoca, and Brisk—are set to revolutionise warehouses, logistics, and automation, making them smarter, faster, and undeniably more efficient.
With a flair for innovation and a knack for disrupting the norm, Addverb introduced India’s largest quadruped robot, Trakr 2.0, along with Hoca, a high-speed order consolidation and automation system, and Brisk, an intuitive user interface designed to streamline warehouse operations. These futuristic creations aren’t just about efficiency; they’re about making warehouses function with precision, safety, and adaptability like never before.
Addverb’s Trakr 2.0 is India’s largest assistive quadruped. This powerhouse of a machine carries payloads of up to 20 kg, boasts a battery endurance of 90 minutes, and uses stereo cameras for enhanced vision. It also responds to gesture-based commands—because who needs buttons when you can command a robot with a wave of your hand?
Addverb co-founder & CEO Sangeet Kumar couldn’t contain his excitement, “The debut of Trakr 2.0, Hoca, and Brisk at LogiMAT India 2025 represents a significant milestone in our journey of innovation. After the overwhelming response to Trakr last year, we were inspired to develop Trakr 2.0—an even more powerful version with enhanced vision and gesture-based controls.”
Hoca is a high-speed order consolidation and automation system that takes batch picking to a whole new level, maximising space utilisation while delivering operational flexibility. With a modular design, a carousel spanning from 5,900 mm to 46,700 mm, and payload capacities reaching 900 kg, Hoca fits into existing warehouse setups effortlessly. The best part? It makes scaling up as smooth as a well-oiled machine—literally.
Enter Brisk, Addverb’s user-friendly interface that makes warehouse operations as seamless as swiping on your phone. Using gesture-based technology and glove-based EAN scanning, Brisk adapts to different lighting conditions, ensuring smooth functionality across various warehouse environments.
Addverb has its sights set firmly on the future. With these latest product launches, the company is charging ahead to introduce its first humanoid robot in 2025. Watch out, Musk! Beyond warehousing, Addverb is breaking new ground in logistics, defence security, and commercial robotics, ensuring its tech isn’t just cutting-edge but game-changing.
The proof? Some of the biggest names in the industry—Reliance, HUL, PepsiCo, Maersk, Mondial Relay, DHL, and Landmark—are already on board, trusting Addverb to lead the automation revolution.
Beyond its technological prowess, Addverb is championing India’s ‘Make in India, Make for the World’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ initiatives, reinforcing the country’s position as a global leader in robotics and manufacturing. With a presence across the US, Europe, and Asia, the company is poised to take its automation empire worldwide, reshaping industries one robotic revolution at a time.
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Wipro hires 7,500 freshers, withholds FY27 hiring outlook
Profit rises to Rs 3,522 crore, Rs 15,000 crore buyback announced.
MUMBAI- Hiring may be on, but visibility is off, Wipro is adding talent even as it pauses the crystal ball. The company hired 7,500 freshers in FY26 but stopped short of offering any hiring outlook for FY27, underscoring the uncertainty gripping the IT services sector as it pivots towards an AI-led operating model.
The disclosure came alongside its fourth-quarter earnings, where management flagged volatile demand conditions and refrained from committing to future workforce expansion. Chief human resources officer Saurabh Govil noted that over 3,000 of the total hires were onboarded in the March quarter alone, signalling continued intake despite a lack of clarity on deployment pipelines.
This divergence active hiring without forward guidance reflects a broader industry pattern where talent acquisition continues even as deal conversions remain uneven and client spending cycles stretch. Wipro expects its IT services revenue for the June quarter to range between a decline of 2 per cent and flat growth sequentially in constant currency terms, reinforcing near-term caution.
Chief executive officer Srini Pallia pointed to artificial intelligence as both a disruptor and an opportunity. He said evolving client priorities are pushing the company towards outcome-driven engagements, with Wipro increasingly focusing on a services-as-software model through its AI Native Business and Platforms unit. The shift marks a structural change from traditional headcount-led growth to AI-enabled delivery frameworks.
The company has already committed over $1 billion to its AI ecosystem, with investors closely watching how these investments translate into revenue. For now, the numbers present a mixed picture. Net profit rose sequentially to Rs 3,522 crore, while revenue grew 3 per cent to Rs 24,236 crore. However, core IT services performance remained under pressure, with full-year revenue declining 0.3 per cent in dollar terms and 1.6 per cent in constant currency.
Large deal bookings offered a counterpoint, rising 45.4 per cent year-on-year to $7.8 billion, highlighting a widening gap between deal wins and actual revenue realisation. On a quarterly basis, IT services revenue slipped 1.2 per cent sequentially, signalling continued softness in execution.
Margins, however, told a more optimistic story. Operating margins expanded to 17.3 per cent in the fourth quarter, up from 14.8 per cent in the previous quarter, reflecting improved cost discipline. That said, the company cautioned that upcoming wage hikes and the ramp-up of large deals could exert pressure going forward.
Attrition stood at 13.8 per cent in the March quarter, indicating stabilisation after periods of elevated churn. Alongside its earnings, Wipro also announced a Rs 15,000 crore share buyback, reinforcing its focus on shareholder returns, with a payout ratio of 88 per cent over the past three years.
Taken together, the numbers capture a company in transition investing in AI, maintaining hiring momentum, but navigating a demand environment where growth is uneven and visibility remains limited.
