FICCI–Mercedes-Benz cash award · Robotics
DexSent Robotics wins ₹30 lakh grant for intelligent robotic manipulation
The FICCI–Mercedes-Benz cash award supports the company’s work on perception-driven robotic systems.
DexSent Robotics was awarded a ₹30 lakh grant through the FICCI–Mercedes-Benz India Bharat Innovation & Business Ideas Challenge, whose finale took place on February 13, 2026. The company said the money would help accelerate its work on intelligent robotic manipulation.
Founded by Barat S and incubated at ARTPARK at IISc Bengaluru, DexSent combines vision intelligence, dexterous hands and adaptive grippers with robot control. It is developing systems that can perceive and respond to real-world industrial conditions during a task.
Use of funds
Advance intelligent robotic manipulation
Funding history
FICCI–Mercedes-Benz cash award · This round₹3M