Technology Innovation Hub for Cobotics (i.e., Collaborative Robotics) which was approved by the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), DST, Govt. of India in March 2020. A Section-8 company I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC) was incorporated on June 13, 2020 Advances in sensing, computation and autonomy are enabling robots and autonomous systems to enter real-world domains such as manufacturing, defense, medical, agriculture etc. where machines must work alongside and interact with humans. We are entering an era of “manned + unmanned” teaming where humans and robotic systems must work together towards common goals. Intelligent robotic teammates, have the potential to expand human capabilities, reduce risk of harm, increase safety, productivity and ultimately the quality of life for our people. Competency in human-robot collaboration is crucial for our country such that robotic systems enhance the capabilities of our workforce rather than trigger replacement.