TARA Gen 1 is a semi-humanoid service robot from iHub Robotics of Kerala, India. It greets visitors, answers questions and guides people in banks, hospitals, schools, government offices and trade shows, with face recognition, autonomous navigation and, per the company, conversation in more than 100 languages. iHub does not publish a full technical specification for this model.
History and deployments
According to iHub Robotics' website, the company was founded in Kerala in 2022, and in 2023 the first TARA robots went into schools and hospitals in India. In 2024 iHub expanded to the UAE and Saudi Arabia, and in 2025 it showed TARA at the Global Startup Summit in Coimbatore and at GITEX Global in Dubai.
Company photos and material show TARA at banking events (including an SBI expo, Biz2X and BnkHub), in hospitals, lecture halls and with Sharjah Police. iHub lists NITTTR Chennai, Biz2X, BNKHUB, Lulu Group and Infosys among its clients and partners. These are company claims not verified by independent sources.
Versions and capabilities
TARA Gen 1 comes in several variants: TARA Greet for reception and hospitality, TARA Care for hospitals and elder care, TARA Learn as a classroom assistant (including a developer version), and a banking version that greets customers, issues tokens and manages queues.
iHub cites face recognition, autonomous navigation, conversation in over 100 Indian and international languages and self-docking charging that keeps the robot on duty without staff intervention. It does not give the height, weight or battery life of TARA Gen 1.
Manufacturer
iHub Robotics is headquartered in Kerala with a manufacturing and research facility in Kalamassery, and also operates in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. Its founder and CEO is Athil Krishna, with co-founders Akhil K Haridasan (COO) and Sarath S (CTO). The company is also developing Daksha industrial humanoids, a next-generation TARA and defence robots, and says it takes part in NVIDIA's humanoid robotics programme.
Price and availability
No TARA Gen 1 price is published; orders and demos are arranged through iHub's website.
Timeline
- 2022 iHub Robotics founded in Kerala
- 2023 First TARA robots deployed in Indian schools and hospitals
- 2024 Expansion to the UAE and Saudi Arabia
- 2025 TARA shown at Global Startup Summit and GITEX Global
Sources
- iHub Robotics homepage, iHub Robotics (2026)
- About iHub Robotics, iHub Robotics (2026)
- TARA Gen 1, iHub Robotics (2026)
- TARA Greet, iHub Robotics (2026)
Updated: 2026-10-10
Verification and limitations
This entry requires an up-to-date manufacturer specification check.
MERA field measurement report: not published. Demonstration footage and manufacturer specifications are not a MERA test under event conditions.
Data and provenance for AI agents ↗Compared with the catalogue
- It is the only iHub Robotics model in the catalogue and one of 6 humanoids from India.
Capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Who makes TARA Gen 1?
iHub Robotics of Kerala, India.
What is TARA Gen 1 used for?
Front-of-house service: greeting, information, queue management and guiding people in banks, hospitals, schools and government offices.
How many languages does TARA speak?
More than 100 Indian and international languages, according to iHub.
Is TARA a full humanoid?
iHub describes it as a semi-humanoid.
How much does the iHub Robotics TARA GEN1 cost?
The manufacturer has not published a price for the iHub Robotics TARA GEN1. You can send a purchase enquiry through MERA Robotics.
Is the iHub Robotics TARA GEN1 available to buy?
Status: In development: the manufacturer has shown the robot but is not selling it openly yet.
How do I buy the iHub Robotics TARA GEN1 through MERA Robotics?
Click “I want to buy” or fill in the form on this page. MERA Robotics will reply whether and on what terms the model is available and can help deploy it with the MERA OS conversation system.
Data: iHub Robotics. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
