Winner of the Idex Defence India Startup Challenge

Building the future of defence

Niyoto Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a deep tech startup building hardware + software solutions for the defence sector. We are developing innovative solutions for diverse problems that utilise our proprietary, state-of-the-art AI platform, and custom-built hardware.

Niyoto is a winner of the iDEX Defence India Startup Challenge, and a proud supporter of the “Make in India” initiative.

Key products under development

Tunnel detection

An AI software system powering “made in India” hardware to detect underground tunnels

Landmine detection

Detect buried landmines and IEDs quickly with pinpoint accuracy without requiring the operator to step out of the bunker

Buried object and crevasse detection

Identify crevasses in Himalayan glaciers, as well as survival supplies that have been airdropped and get buried in snow and ice

Product highlights

Powerful AI platform

State of the art AI software platform for target detection

Remote operation

Remote operation from a bunker; safeguards the operator from snipers, mines, and hazards

Rapid data acquisition

10x enhancement in the speed of data acquisition; reduces operator fatigue and stress

Intuitive UI

User-friendly UI for data visualisation, comparative analysis, report generation; requires no technical skills for operations

Autonomous flying

Autonomous flying and return home capability without operator intervention

Non-destructive data acquisition

Non-destructive data acquisition via a drone / rover over different terrains

End-to-end encryption

Highly secure system with data encryption, access control, audit trails, and backups; works standalone or in a secure network

Near real time analytics

Actionable insights with up-to-the-minute data analytics

Dual use technologies

Our goal is to build dual use technologies that have applications beyond defence, in areas as diverse as oil and gas, disaster management, archaeology etc. Our hardware and core AI platform can be easily adapted to solutions such as:

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Utility Mapping

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Detection and mapping of underground utilities like water pipes, sewage lines, electric cables and other underground objects of interest

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Underground pipe leakages detection

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Detection of underground pipe leakages to a precision of 0.5m

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Archaeological sites mapping

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Exploration and mapping of archaeological sites in a non-destructive manner

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Flood and earthquake relief operations

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Determine the surface integrity of roads and areas post heavy rains or floods, as well as mapping buried objects

About us

Lt. Col. (Retd.) Dhirendra Singh

Co-Founder

Dhirendra, an armed forces veteran, is an M.Tech (Communication and Radar) from IIT Delhi, and also an UAV systems Engineer from IAI Malat (Israel). While in the Army, he was the program manager for the indigenous RUSTOM UAV at ADE DRDO. His vast experience with military hardware and systems includes indigenizing components for Russian radars, canalization of missiles, software development for integration and distribution of sensors deployed along the line of control, and overhaul of radars of both Indian and imported origin.

Rohit Chauhan

Co-Founder

Rohit is a B.Tech (Computer Science) from IIT Delhi, and an MS (Computer Science) from the University of New Hampshire, USA. He is a software industry leader with over two decades of deep, hands-on experience with consumer internet and enterprise technologies. He has a proven track record in conceptualising, building and launching innovative products in companies ranging from startups to multinationals. He has built and mentored high performance teams that have delivered business impact at scale, in companies such as AT&T Bell Labs, Microsoft, Myntra, Gojek.