Genrobotics launches legal proceedings against Chennai-based start-up

Genrobotics, the developer of robotic scavenger ‘Bandicoot,’ has launched legal proceedings against Chennai-based start-up Solinas Integrity Pvt Ltd for alleged infringement of patent to its proprietary technology.

Genrobotics, which holds patents for its robotic manhole cleaning technology, launched the legal proceedings to safeguard its intellectual property. The case has been admitted for hearing and is currently under judicial consideration, Genrobotics said in a statement on Wednesday.

The legal dispute concerns the development of Solinas’ HomoSEP Sewer robot, which Genrobotics claims incorporates technologies and concepts that are “substantially similar” to those protected under the company’s existing patents for ‘Bandicoot,’ according to the statement.

The company said these “similarities” raise serious questions regarding potential unauthorised use of its proprietary technology. “Nevertheless, Genrobotics has agreed to the suggestion to explore the possibility of settlement through mediation in this matter, as proposed during the hearing on April 21, 2025, before the High Court of Delhi,” it said.

“As the matter is now sub judice, the company will refrain from further public comments and will await the outcome of the legal process,” it said.