Sometimes, breakthrough ideas don’t emerge in boardrooms — they are born in chaos. The Birth of Robin began not in a lab, but in the middle of a noisy traffic jam filled with honking horns, whistles, and impatient commuters.
For Prakash and Pranav Dandekar, navigating congested city roads wasn’t just frustrating — it was a problem waiting for a solution.
The Idea That Took Flight
While stuck in traffic, the father-son duo envisioned a vehicle that could combine the best of both worlds — the compactness of a bike and the safety of a car.
This moment marked the true Birth of Robin.
Their goal was simple yet ambitious:
➡️ A vehicle that occupies the space of a two-wheeler
➡️ Offers the comfort and safety of a car
Research strengthened their belief. A study conducted by the Pune Traffic Police and Bloomberg Philanthropies revealed that nearly 90% of accidents involved two-wheelers and pedestrians.
Clearly, a safer compact mobility solution was needed.
Experience Meets Innovation
The Birth of Robin was not just driven by passion but backed by deep expertise.
Prakash Dandekar brings over four decades of experience in industrial and automotive electronics, including work with Tata Technologies and collaboration with teams affiliated with Tata Motors.
Meanwhile, Pranav had built his career in the tech industry in the United States before returning to Indore.
Together, they identified a major gap:
Families often own both a car and a two-wheeler — one for comfort, the other for convenience.
So why not create a vehicle that bridges this divide?
Understanding Real User Needs
Instead of relying on assumptions, Pranav conducted detailed research by speaking to over 500 families.
The findings were clear:
- Two-wheelers were essential but unsafe
- Cars were comfortable but impractical for short urban trips
- Parking remained a major challenge
This insight further shaped the Birth of Robin — a vehicle that delivers car-like safety while retaining the ease of a two-wheeler
Designing the Impossible
The biggest challenge was turning vision into reality.
How do you fit safety into a bike-sized footprint?
Their solution:
✔️ A two-seater design
✔️ Dimensions similar to a large motorbike — approximately 7 ft by 3 ft
To bring this concept to life, they assembled a team of seasoned experts, including veterans from Eicher and Tata’s ecosystem.
With mentorship and engineering expertise in place, the Birth of Robin transitioned from idea to design.
More Than Just a Vehicle
Robin wasn’t meant to replace cars — it was designed to complement modern urban lifestyles.
A smart, safe, and space-efficient mobility solution for everyday use.
From a traffic jam to a transformative EV concept, the Birth of Robin proves that innovation often begins with a simple question: What if there was a better way to move?
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