India’s Low-Bed Autonomous Robot
India’s Low-Bed Autonomous Robot
Anscer Robotics Introduces LBR 500: India’s Low-Bed Autonomous Robot Transforming Shopfloor Automation
India’s manufacturing sector is undergoing a massive transformation as the country pushes toward becoming a global production hub. At Automation Expo 2025, Bengaluru-based Anscer Robotics showcased a breakthrough in shopfloor automation by unveiling the LBR 500—a low-bed autonomous mobile robot (AMR) designed to address one of the most common yet overlooked challenges in Indian factories: material movement using trolleys.
With its innovative design and ability to adapt to diverse shopfloor requirements, the LBR 500 is not just another AMR; it’s a solution engineered specifically for India but relevant worldwide.
Anscer Robotics: Democratizing Automation Since 2020
Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Bengaluru, Anscer Robotics is a deep-tech startup on a mission to make automation accessible and affordable for manufacturers of all sizes. The company develops autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) and hybrid automation solutions that combine flexibility, precision, and safety.
Unlike conventional robotics providers that often require costly infrastructure modifications, Anscer designs solutions that seamlessly integrate into existing shopfloors—a vital factor for India’s brownfield projects where factories need automation without redesigning their entire setup.
Some highlights from Anscer’s journey so far:
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Robots-as-a-Service (RaaS) business model, reducing upfront costs and making automation accessible to SMEs.
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Hybrid AMR designs that bring together the benefits of both automated guided vehicles (AGVs) and flexible AMRs.
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A diverse product line including pallet lifters, tugging robots, and advanced fleet management software.
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Expansion into international markets, with active operations in the United States and partnerships across automotive, electronics, aerospace, and pharmaceutical industries.
With backing from global investors and support from industry veterans, Anscer has steadily built its reputation as one of the most promising robotics startups from India.
The Origin of the LBR 500: Built Around the Shopfloor Reality
According to Raghu Venkatesh, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at Anscer Robotics, the LBR 500 emerged directly from customer insights.
During the development of Mash—a customizable robotics platform—the team realized a recurring theme in Indian factories: trolleys are everywhere. Material handling in most manufacturing units is dependent on hundreds, sometimes thousands, of trolleys of different sizes, heights, and designs.
This created a twofold challenge:
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Lack of Standardization – Unlike in Europe or the U.S., where pallet and trolley dimensions follow clear standards, Indian manufacturers build them based on immediate needs. This leads to extreme diversity in size and clearance.
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Ergonomics Issues – If a robot picks up a trolley that is already five feet tall, the height increases further, making it unsafe for a worker to lift heavy kits (sometimes weighing 50 kg or more).
Traditional AMRs were unsuitable for these realities. Anscer’s solution? A low-bed design with just 85 mm ground clearance that allows the robot to slide under any trolley and lift it safely.
As Raghu explains:
“We decided to build a robot that could pick up any size of trolley, from as narrow as 55 cm to as wide as 1.6 metres. This way, the robot adapts to the customer, not the other way around.”
The result was the LBR 500, a plug-and-play solution that requires no redesigns, no disruptions, and no additional infrastructure investment.
Technical Specifications of the LBR 500
The LBR 500 is designed as a high-performance workhorse for demanding shopfloor environments:
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Load Capacity: 500 kg with a 100 mm lift stroke
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Battery Life: Operates for 8 hours on a single charge
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Top Speed: 1.2 metres per second
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Productivity: Can complete 43 trolley movements per hour
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Docking Time: Less than 5 seconds
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Navigation: 360° smart vision with obstacle detection and optional omnidirectional mobility
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Safety Standards: Compliant with ISO 13849 and PLd Category 3, ensuring people and robots can share the same workspace safely
With these capabilities, the LBR 500:
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Cuts manual trolley movement by up to 75%
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Improves material flow efficiency by 40%
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Reduces deployment time by over 50% compared to conventional AMRs
Solving the Indian Shopfloor Puzzle
One of the biggest strengths of the LBR 500 is its ability to thrive in India’s unpredictable manufacturing environments.
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Adaptability – Whether it’s a narrow 55 cm trolley or a wide 1.6 metre one, the LBR 500 can handle it.
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Plug-and-Play Design – No need to redesign trolleys or shopfloor layouts.
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Brownfield Integration – Perfect for factories that already have established infrastructure but need automation.
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Human-Centric Safety – The autonomy stack is designed to collaborate with workers, ensuring safety in shared spaces.
Raghu notes:
“So far, we’ve never had an incident where a robot has hit a human in a production environment. Safety is non-negotiable for us.”
Real-World Applications: Beyond the Numbers
The impact of automation isn’t just about efficiency—it’s about enabling industries to achieve higher productivity and consistency.
Raghu shares an example from a talcum powder company managing 45 different ingredients, each stored separately to prevent chemical interactions. Coordinating the movement of these ingredients is like an orchestrated dance—everything needs to arrive at the right place at the right time.
Without automation, human workers struggle with productivity and accuracy. With robots integrated into Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) or Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, the process becomes streamlined, safe, and predictable.
This is exactly where the LBR 500 shines—acting as the link between digital manufacturing systems and real-world shopfloor operations.
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India’s Manufacturing Push and the Role of Automation
India has traditionally been a service-driven economy, but both the government and private sector are aggressively pushing towards manufacturing. Initiatives like Make in India and Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes are fueling growth in sectors like electronics, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, and automotive.
To achieve above 95% productivity and compete globally, automation is non-negotiable. Robots like the LBR 500 help manufacturers reduce costs, improve throughput, and ensure consistent quality—critical factors for global competitiveness.
As Raghu points out:
“Everybody today has automation goals. If India wants to become the next global manufacturing hub, automation is the only way forward.”
Designed in India, Built for the World
While the LBR 500 was designed with India’s unique challenges in mind, its versatility makes it equally relevant for global markets. From European automotive plants to American electronics manufacturers, the need for adaptable, safe, and efficient material handling is universal.
This positions Anscer Robotics not just as an Indian innovator but as a global automation player.
Conclusion: A Step Toward Smarter Factories
The LBR 500 represents more than just a new robot launch—it embodies a philosophy of customer-centric innovation. By solving the problem of trolley diversity and ergonomics, Anscer Robotics has created a category-defining product that adapts to the customer, rather than forcing the customer to adapt to the robot.
The vision is simple yet powerful: robots should be as intuitive and plug-and-play as smartphones.
With India’s manufacturing sector accelerating at a rapid pace, solutions like the LBR 500 will be instrumental in driving efficiency, safety, and scalability. Designed in India, but built for the world—the LBR 500 is a milestone in making automation smarter, simpler, and more human-centric.
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