Bengaluru, India: Manappuram Jewellers has introduced Tara, an advanced AI-powered Indian humanoid robot developed by iHub Robotics, at its Bengaluru showroom, marking a significant milestone in the future of jewellery retail.
The initiative is driven by the vision of V.P. Nandakumar, Founder & Managing Director of Manappuram Finance Ltd., to bring world-class technology into the jewellery retail segment and elevate the overall customer experience. By integrating artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics, Manappuram Jewellers aims to create a more engaging, informative, and personalized shopping journey for every customer.
Tara welcomes customers, introduces the latest jewellery collections, explains product features, showcases new arrivals, provides pricing and offer details, and communicates naturally in multiple regional languages, including Kannada, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and English.
Powered by advanced AI, Tara delivers real-time product information, intelligent recommendations based on customer preferences, and seamless showroom navigation while working alongside the sales team to enhance customer service.
Following the successful deployment in Bengaluru, Manappuram Jewellers plans to expand Tara to its upcoming jewellery showrooms across India, reinforcing its commitment to digital transformation and retail innovation.
The collaboration between Manappuram Jewellers and iHub Robotics demonstrates how indigenous AI and humanoid robotics can redefine the retail experience, setting a new benchmark for the jewellery industry in India and paving the way for the next generation of smart, AI-enabled showrooms.