River cleaning robot impresses Anand Mahindra, says he is ready to do this
Anand Mahindra took to X to share a video that shows a robot collecting garbage from a river. The clip has gone viral.
With the emergence of technology, society is slowly witnessing an increased use of robots in various fields of work. Anand Mahindra shared a video of one such instance on X. It shows an autonomous robot being used for cleaning a river. The machine left the business tycoon impressed - so much so that he is ready to invest in any startup working in this particular field in India.

“Autonomous robot for cleaning rivers. Looks like it’s Chinese? We need to make these… right here… right now… If any startups are doing this…I’m ready to invest,” Anand Mahindra wrote.
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The video, which has been doing rounds of the Internet for the past year, shows the machine collecting filth and garbage from the river using two small barriers and a conveyor belt.
Take a look at this video:
The post was shared a few hours ago. Since then it has collected more than a million views. The tweet has also accumulated tons of comments from people.
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What did X users say about this video of the robot?
“This is brilliant and more effective,” wrote an X user. “Hyderabad and other lake cities have huge demand for these, start making one,” shared another. “We need this for Ganga cleaning sir,” added a third. “Wow. Looks terrific. Yes India should make it and deploy all dirty waterways, ponds and lakes!” commented a fourth.
ABOUT THE AUTHORTrisha SenguptaTrisha Sengupta works as Chief Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over six years of experience in the digital newsroom. Known for her ability to decode the internet’s most talked-about moments, she specialises in high-engagement storytelling that bridges the gap between viral trends and traditional journalism. Throughout her tenure, Trisha has focused on the intersection of technology, finance, and human emotion. She frequently covers personal finance and real estate struggles in hubs like Gurgaon, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad, while also documenting the unique challenges of the NRI experience. Her work often highlights the movements and philosophies of global newsmakers and personalities like Elon Musk, Mukesh Ambani, Nikhil Kamath, Dubai crown prince, and MrBeast. From reporting on Amazon or Meta layoffs and startup culture to the emergence of AI-driven platforms like Grok and xAI, she provides a grounded and empathetic perspective on the stories shaping our world. When not decoding the internet, Trisha is likely offline: lost in a book, exploring a historical ruin, or navigating the world as a solo traveler. She balances her fast-paced career with family time and a healthy dose of curiosity, currently trading her "human" sources for silicon ones as she masters AI to future-proof her storytelling.Read More

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