PR-34D

The Perceptyne PR-34D represents a breakthrough in semi-humanoid robotics, engineered by the Indian deep-tech startup Perceptyne for dexterous industrial automation in electronics manufacturing services (EMS) and automotive sectors. Launched after 1.5 years of stealth development in May 2024, this dual-arm system features a total of 34 degrees of freedom: two 7-DOF arms (comprising 3-DOF shoulders, 1-DOF elbow, and 3-DOF wrists) paired with advanced 10-DOF three-fingered grippers. This anthropomorphic design enables human-like manipulation for complex, unstructured tasks such as precise assembly, packaging, quality checks, and handling delicate components, with a robust 6 kg payload capacity per arm covering most human-scale industrial operations. The robot's architecture centers on a proprietary full-stack, multi-stage hierarchical neuro-symbolic AI platform that emulates human reasoning by fusing neural perception with symbolic logic. This allows dynamic adaptation to 'messy' factory environments without rigid programming. Core AI models include object detection and 6-DOF pose estimation using high-resolution RGB and depth-sensing 3D cameras, real-time path prediction for obstacle avoidance, and motion planning that optimizes redundant kinematics for efficient, collision-free trajectories. Teleoperation (TeleOp) training is a standout feature: human demonstrators perform tasks (e.g., picking, inserting pins), generating datasets of synchronized vision, force, torque, and proprioceptive data. The AI then generalizes to autonomous execution via imitation learning, with LLM integration enhancing high-level planning and low-code deployment. Latency from perception to action is minimized through dedicated edge computing, supporting ROS/Linux/proprietary OS hybrid. Perception is multimodal and cutting-edge: all-joint force-torque sensing for compliant control, high-resolution tactile arrays (2mm x 2mm across the hand mimicking human touch), and integrated vision for markerless visual servoing—even tracking dynamic objects without fiducials. Powered by electric servo motors with proprietary custom-built gears, the fully electric design ensures low maintenance, collaborative safety (cobotic-rated), and flexibility in human-shared workspaces. Deployment history underscores its maturity: as of December 2025, PR-34D is in commercial pilots and early production, integrated into pilot projects with global MNCs in automotive and electronics in India, addressing labor shortages. Expansion targets US/EU reshoring markets. Recognized as a finalist in the 2025 Humanoid Robotics Industry Awards for 'Groundbreaking Technology' alongside NVIDIA and AgiBot, it reduces integration cycles from quarters to weeks, cuts costs by 40%, and eliminates downtime without line modifications. In-house R&D—from mechanics to AI—enables scalability under 'Make in India', with production ramping to hundreds of units. The PR-34D transforms factories by delivering consistent, fatigue-free human dexterity, positioning Perceptyne as a leader in affordable, intelligent automation.