PR-34D is a humanoid from Perceptyne Robots of Hyderabad, India, designed for dexterous industrial work. Its distinguishing feature is in-house torque sensing at every joint and tactile sensing across the hands. In 2025 it was a finalist in the Humanoid Robotics Industry Awards.
History and launch
Perceptyne began its humanoid work in 2022 with a white paper on core technologies and a decision to build key components (actuators, gearboxes, sensors, control) itself. In October 2025 PR-34D, which the company calls its flagship, was shortlisted for the Humanoid Robotics Industry Awards 2025 in the Groundbreaking Technology category.
Design and technology
According to co-founder Jagga Raju Nadimpalli, PR-34D's arms have 7 degrees of freedom with torque sensing at every joint, and the whole hand is covered with in-house tactile sensors at 2 x 2 mm resolution.
Perceptyne's current lineup includes PR-OMNI, a semi-humanoid with two 7-axis arms, a 2-DoF head, an 800 mm vertical gantry and a four-wheel holonomic base reaching 2 m/s. It stands 5 ft 2 in, weighs 120 kg, uses three RGB-D cameras, dual LiDARs, NVIDIA Jetson Orin and Intel NUC compute, and swappable 2 x 1.5 kWh batteries for about 6 hours of work. Perceptyne does not spell out how PR-34D maps onto its current product names.
Software and AI
The robots learn through teleoperation: a person performs a task while the system records joint angles, vision, force and grip changes, so the robot can later do it autonomously. Perceptyne supports VR teleoperation, runs its own PhI (Physical Intelligence) software layer and says it supports open-source models. Customers can preview deployments in NVIDIA Isaac simulation.
Applications and deployments
Perceptyne targets electronics manufacturing (EMS) and automotive plants for picking, placing, bolting, inspection, testing and assembly. It says its systems cut client costs by up to 40% but does not name customers or robot counts.
Manufacturer
Perceptyne Robots was founded in Hyderabad by Raviteja Chivukula (CEO), Jagga Raju Nadimpalli and Mrutyunjaya Nadiminti. Its first prototype was funded with a 500,000 dollar seed from family, friends and early backers plus government NIDHI-PRAYAS and Startup India Seed Fund grants.
Price and availability
Prices are not published; specs and quotes are available on request.
Timeline
- 2022 Founders write a humanoid white paper and start building core components
- 2025-10 PR-34D shortlisted for the Humanoid Robotics Industry Awards 2025
Sources
- Perceptyne Robots: Engineering India's robotic future, The New Indian Express (2025-12-11)
- Perceptyne named finalist at Global Humanoid Robotics Awards, Business Standard (ANI press release) (2025-10-15)
- PR-OMNI specifications, Perceptyne (2026)
- Perceptyne home page, Perceptyne (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 Perceptyne model in the catalogue and one of 6 humanoids from India.
Capabilities
Frequently asked questions
Where is Perceptyne from?
Hyderabad, India.
What makes PR-34D different?
In-house torque sensing at every joint and 2 x 2 mm tactile sensing across the whole hand.
What is PR-34D used for?
Dexterous tasks in electronics and automotive plants, such as assembly and bolting.
How much does a Perceptyne robot cost?
Prices are not published.
How much does the Perceptyne PR-34D cost?
The manufacturer has not published a price for the Perceptyne PR-34D. You can send a purchase enquiry through MERA Robotics.
Is the Perceptyne PR-34D available to buy?
Status: In development: the manufacturer has shown the robot but is not selling it openly yet.
How do I buy the Perceptyne PR-34D 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: Perceptyne. Specs from the manufacturer; they may change, always confirm with the manufacturer before buying.
