Manufacturing is in the middle of a connectivity reset. As plants add more robots, vision systems, and automated material handling, traditional wired networks and Wi‑Fi are becoming the bottleneck too rigid, too noisy, and not reliable enough for mission‑critical robotics.
In this live webinar, Niral Networks will share how private 5G is helping factories move “beyond Wi‑Fi” to a new connectivity foundation that makes robotics deployments both flexible and fail‑safe. We will walk through a real‑world validation where NiralOS Private 5G delivered around 5.8 ms end‑to‑end latency, 706 Mbps downlink throughput, and 100% network uptime for industrial robot control and monitoring.
During the webinar, you will get to know how plant teams can securely connect robot controllers over private 5G, centralize monitoring, enable remote troubleshooting, and reconfigure production lines without ripping out or re‑laying cables.
What you will learn
By attending this session, you will learn how to:
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What You will discover in this exclusive webinar
Key Takeaways for Your Factory
After the webinar, you will walk away with:
Who Should Attend
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MODERATOR
PANEL MEMBERS
Sunil Kumar G.
Emerging Technologies
Technology Consultant
Senior Telecom Executive with over 32 years distinguished track record of successful strategic leadership in the Telecom and IT space across Consulting, Pre-Sales & Delivery, Product & Program management, Operations, System Integration, Automation & Test Management.
Successfully built & managed product and services business with experience spanning Europe, the Americas, APAC, and India including strategic independent consulting roles demonstrating his cross- functional and cross-cultural leadership.
His expertise spans a wide array of technology domains including Mobile Broadband networks (6G,5G,4G/3G/2.5G), Enterprise networks, AI, ML & Data Analytics, Next Generation (IN) Networks, LTE, IMS, SDPs, Video solutions, VAS, Automation and Embedded Software. Currently an Independent Consultant with his previous role Head of Commercialization and Industrialization bringing next-gen solutions to market for Enterprise Private Wireless Solutions business at Nokia. Prior to that he was Innovation head for Nokia’s Mobile Networks Care business in
Strategy & Portfolio management. Also led several strategic programs & solution verticals in Nokia since 2010. He began his career with C-DOT and has since worked with several impactful early-stage startups on Push-to-Talk (P2T/P2C), Video analytics, Video gateways, real-time video transcoding and video surveillance.
He holds an Engineering Degree in Electronics & Communication, an Exec-MBA from XLRI, Jamshedpur, and an AI ML program from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in Designing AI Products & Services. He is an active Workgroup member of the Global IEEE Future Networks Initiative for AI/ML [IEEE/INGR AI/ML] (future roadmaps).
PANEL MEMBERS
Abhijit Chaudhary
Founder & CEO,
Niral Networks
Abhijit Chaudhary, the CEO and Board Member of Niral Networks, is an industry expert with nearly 2 decades of experience in Telecommunication and Data Networking. He excels in Product Management, Strategy, and Innovation. As a co-founder of Etrance Networks, he played a crucial role in architecting Networking Virtualization, Deep Packet Inspection, 4G Packet Core, and Routing products for Mobile Operators and Enterprises.
Abhijit was also part of the initial engineering team at Apigee, acquired by Google, and established the India Development Centre of Sandvine. With a background at Cisco, Huawei, and Motorola, he holds patents and contributes to magazines in Telecom and Computer Networks.
Abhijit holds a Master’s in Computer Science from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, and is a Certified Product Manager from the Association of International Product Marketing & Management.
Saravanan Bhaskar
Head – Robot Expert Team,
FANUC India
Saravanan Bhaskar is a Physical AI and Robotics leader with nearly a decade of industry-defining experience at FANUC India — the world’s foremost robotics brand. As Head of the Robot Expert Team, he leads high-impact R&D initiatives, advanced application development, and technology strategy across industrial automation, vision systems, additive manufacturing, and intelligent robotic solutions.
Saravanan sits at the emerging intersection of Physical AI and industrial robotics — integrating Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) architectures, and agentic AI systems with real-world robotic platforms. His work translates cutting-edge AI research into production-grade automation that operates
reliably in demanding industrial environments.
A Mechatronics engineer by training (Kongu Engineering College), Saravanan has built a unique cross-domain fluency spanning mechanical systems, electrical controls, embedded software, computer vision, and AI. He is the architect of in-house software tools that have improved productivity, traceability, and diagnostics across FANUC’s advanced applications portfolio. A two-time FANUC Star Performer and Best Presenter at IIT Kanpur, he brings
both technical depth and leadership gravitas to every stage he occupies.
Vibhor Gupta
Manager (Robotic Applications & AI),
Bajaj Auto
Vibhor Gupta, Manager – Robotic Applications & AI at Bajaj Auto Limited with 13+ years of experience leading advanced automation and intelligent manufacturing initiatives across Bajaj production facilities. He is recognized as a robotics application expert with a proven track record of delivering large-scale business impact through innovation, productivity improvement, quality enhancement, and cost optimization.
He has architected and deployed some of the industry’s most advanced robotic systems, including a world-first multi-model robotic engine assembly line integrating 70 robots, 10 engine variants, and nearly 300 automated error-proofing mechanisms. The system delivers high-volume, zero-defect production while significantly improving operational efficiency and flexibility.
His expertise spans robotic assembly, machine tending, machine vision, force-controlled robotics, Physical AI, digital twins, and intelligent manufacturing systems. He has led multiple industry-first deployments, including AI-powered moving-line robotic assembly, fixture-less automation, force-guided precision assembly, and autonomous manufacturing applications leveraging NVIDIA technologies.
Over the course of his career, Vibhor has delivered automation solutions across assembly, machining, welding, inspection, and process applications, generating substantial improvements in productivity, quality, and scalability across multiple plants. His current focus is on advancing autonomous manufacturing through the convergence of robotics, artificial intelligence, simulation technologies, and connected factory ecosystems.
He leads multidisciplinary engineering teams and works closely with global technology partners to build the next generation of flexible, intelligent, and self-optimizing manufacturing systems.
Sougandh K. M.
Business Director – South Asia,
Teradyne Robotics
Sougandh K. M. is an award-winning sales leader with over 12 years of experience driving B2B growth, channel development, and strategic account management across South Asia, with a strong focus on industrial automation and emerging technologies. He has consistently delivered high-impact results, including achieving 146% of the annual revenue target and generating 3.5M USD in 2023 at Universal Robots, where he built and managed a business portfolio exceeding 25M USD across five countries and led a high-performing ecosystem of strategic partners, distributors, and key OEM accounts. Following his tenure at Universal Robots, he serves as Business Director – South Asia at Teradyne Robotics, expanding regional market presence, strengthening partner networks, and driving P&L-focused growth initiatives.
Earlier in his career, Sougandh worked with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark – The Trade Commission in Bangalore as a Management Consultant in pre-sales and market research, facilitating bilateral trade collaborations and supporting Nordic technology firms with market-entry and go-to-market strategies across South Asia. He holds an MBA in Sales and Marketing, combining consultative selling expertise, OEM engagement, and complex sales cycle management with proven strengths in GTM strategy execution, distributor leadership, and cross-functional team management. This is reinforced by certifications in Counselor Salesperson (Wilson Learning) and Digital Marketing and Analytics (IIM Bangalore).
Why Niral Networks
Niral Networks specializes in private 5G solutions built specifically for industrial and enterprise environments. Our NiralOS platform provides:
In this webinar, we will show how those capabilities translate into very practical benefits for factory robotics fewer cables, fewer surprises, and more predictable, safe operations.
Ready to move your robotics “beyond Wi‑Fi”?
Join Niral Networks to see how private 5G can become the backbone of your next‑generation factory combining the reliability of wired networks with the flexibility of wireless, and creating a fail‑safe environment for industrial robots.
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