Founded in 2017 by Rohit Kochar and Bhavana Mittal, Bert Labs is on a mission to transform industries through its cutting-edge innovations in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the Internet of Things (IoT).
Headquartered in Bengaluru, Karnataka, the startup is rapidly advancing in its goal of achieving business transformation by optimizing energy consumption, enhancing operational efficiency, and contributing to sustainability efforts across multiple industries.
Solving Complex Challenges with Innovation
Bert Labs addresses the growing need for smarter, more energy-efficient solutions in industries such as manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, cement, and even commercial buildings.
The company’s flagship solution, the Bert Platform™, combines IoT devices, machine learning, and real-time data analytics to optimize operations, improve safety, reduce costs, and mitigate environmental impacts.
With a core focus on sustainability, Bert Labs is revolutionizing industries by helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint and drive improvements in energy and fuel efficiency.
At the heart of Bert Labs’ innovation is a suite of proprietary, patented technologies that work in tandem to deliver seamless digital transformation solutions.
These include:
- Bert Maximus®: A suite of IoT devices designed to sense and control operations in real-time.
- Bert Qrious®: A wireless sensor network enabling secure data transmission and remote software updates.
- Bert Nova™: A distributed microservices platform for data storage, processing, and real-time computation.
- Bert Geminus™: A digital twin platform that creates a virtual representation of industrial operations.
- Bert Optimus®: An AI-driven reinforcement learning agent that enhances energy efficiency and production quality.
By integrating AI, IoT, and data analytics, Bert Labs is helping businesses across sectors optimize power and fuel consumption, improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and ultimately achieve sustainability goals.
A Journey of Innovation and Growth
Bert Labs’ journey began in stealth mode in 2016 before officially incorporating in 2017.
The company’s first proof of concept (POC) was successfully deployed in prestigious locations such as Fortes Hospital, Taj Hotel, and Apollo Hospital.
By 2018, Bert Labs was already expanding its product suite, developing key solutions like Bert Qrious, Bert Titan, and Bert MinnieComm, alongside filing its first patent.
The startup’s focus shifted to manufacturing in 2020, where it began to refine its offerings for industrial sectors.
Over the next few years, Bert Labs expanded internationally, with new operations in the Middle East, UK, US, and beyond.
Today, the company boasts a research wing in Bangalore and is working to establish global hubs in regions like North America, Australia, and Europe, all while continuing to develop new technologies and refine existing solutions.
Real-World Applications
Bert Labs’ solutions are making a tangible impact in a variety of sectors.
In the pharmaceutical industry, its digital twin technology and reinforcement learning agents ensure energy and fuel efficiency, yield improvements, and regulatory compliance in manufacturing plants.
The pulp and paper industry benefits from Bert Labs’ ability to reduce steam consumption and improve energy efficiency in chemical recovery and paper production processes.
For automobiles, Bert Labs enhances energy and fuel efficiency in paint shops, reducing both operational costs and consumable waste.
In airports, its HVAC optimization solutions improve thermal comfort while minimizing energy consumption, making airports more sustainable and cost-efficient.
Additionally, commercial buildings, office buildings, and hotels benefit from Bert Labs’ intelligent HVAC systems, which ensure optimal indoor environments and energy savings.
Looking Ahead
Bert Labs’ growth trajectory is marked by strategic international expansion, with plans for new research and operations in Germany, the US West Coast, and Latin America by 2025.
The company also aims to establish a manufacturing hub to support global demand for its platform solutions.
Bert Labs’ long-term vision is to create a global institution that powers business transformation through AI, IoT, and sustainability.
With its unique blend of data-driven solutions and deep industrial knowledge, the company is paving the way for a more energy-efficient and sustainable future.
Core Values and Future Impact
At its core, Bert Labs operates with values that include customer-first, integrity, frugality, sustained growth, innovation, and gratitude.
These guiding principles drive the company’s commitment to creating sustainable value for its clients, while constantly pushing the envelope in technological innovation.
As the world increasingly embraces digital transformation, Bert Labs stands at the forefront of this revolution, offering a comprehensive platform that helps industries of all kinds optimize operations, reduce costs, and contribute to global sustainability efforts.
Through its transformative technology and innovative solutions, Bert Labs is paving the way for a greener and more efficient future.
