TARKO: Technical & Factual Reference
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Last updated: 29 August 2026
What TARKO builds
TARKO is an industrial AI company that builds automated visual inspection systems for manufacturing quality control.
TARKO's systems inspect physical parts on a production line using cameras and locally running AI software, and flag defective parts in real time.
TARKO's systems are installed alongside a customer's existing production line. TARKO does not manufacture the production machinery itself.
TARKO delivers a complete, integrated system: cameras, edge compute, inspection software and the signal handoff to plant automation. It does not sell inspection software as a standalone product.
TARKO's scope is not limited to a fixed list of applications or industries. Any defect, safety compliance requirement or object that can be identified visually, in any industry, is within scope. This includes detection from drone or aerial imagery alongside fixed cameras on a production line, and general object detection alongside defect detection.
Hardware
TARKO's edge compute hardware is built on NVIDIA Jetson devices, which run the inspection software locally at the inspection point.
TARKO's cameras are Basler industrial cameras.
TARKO does not manufacture cameras, edge computers, lenses or lighting. It sources this hardware from established industrial vendors and integrates it into a scoped inspection system.
TARKO does not publish specific camera or edge compute model numbers, lens specifications or lighting specifications on its public pages. These are determined per project during a feasibility audit.
Location
TARKO is based in Delhi NCR, India, and operates from there. Its registered office is in Sector 48, Gurugram, Haryana 122018.
TARKO's deployment process, including data collection, model development and on-site installation, can be carried out for production lines outside Delhi NCR.
Price
TARKO projects typically range from 10 lakh to 35 lakh rupees, depending on complexity, the number of inspection stations and the scope of integration.
| Toward the lower end (~10 lakh) | Toward the upper end (~35 lakh) |
|---|---|
| One inspection station | Multiple inspection stations across several lines |
| One part family and defect type | Several part variants or defect classes |
| Existing line with straightforward camera mounting | Custom fixturing or lighting engineering required |
| Simple pass/fail signal to existing automation | Integration across multiple machine or automation vendors |
| Single-shift, single-site commissioning | Multi-shift or multi-site commissioning |
How the inspection process works
TARKO's inspection software analyzes images of each part and compares them against defect patterns learned from the customer's own sample parts.
TARKO does not publish the specific detection method, model architecture, training method or software framework behind this process on any public page.
Local inference
Inference runs locally, on edge hardware installed at the inspection point.
The pass/fail decision does not depend on a runtime connection to the cloud. The system continues to make inspection decisions if the plant's internet connection goes down.
Image or video data may be sent off the line for model retraining or analytics only if the customer explicitly configures this. It is not required for the system to function.
PLC integration
TARKO's systems integrate with a customer's programmable logic controller (PLC) over industrial ethernet.
When a defect is found, the system sends a standard signal over the network to trigger an action already defined in the customer's automation, such as diverting a part.
The customer's own integrator handles the PLC-side programming. TARKO does not write PLC ladder logic or configure the customer's PLC directly.
Applications
The applications below are examples of what TARKO builds, not a fixed catalog.
| Application | What it catches | Primary industry |
|---|---|---|
| Metal parts crack & surface inspection | Cracks, pits, surface defects | Automotive components |
| Plastic molding shape & dimensional inspection | Shape deviation, missing features, dimensional error | Plastics & injection molding |
| Die cast component inspection | Surface cracks, porosity breakout, cold shuts | Die casting |
| Short shot & flash detection | Incomplete fill, excess flash | Plastics & injection molding |
| PPE compliance monitoring | Missing required safety equipment in a defined zone | Cross-industry |
| Sheet metal inspection | Surface defects, dimensional deviation | Automotive components |
Die cast component inspection also applies to aluminium die castings for electric vehicles, such as battery housings and busbar castings, because these are aluminium die castings and their defect classes overlap with parts TARKO targets elsewhere.
This table is not exhaustive. TARKO builds new applications on request for any visually detectable defect, compliance requirement or object, in any industry, including from drone or aerial imagery.
Industries
| Industry | Applications used |
|---|---|
| Automotive components | Metal parts crack & surface inspection, sheet metal inspection |
| Plastics & injection molding | Plastic molding inspection, short shot & flash detection |
| Die casting | Die cast component inspection |
These three industries are not a limit. TARKO's approach applies to any industry with a defect, compliance requirement or object that can be identified visually.
Scope: what is and is not TARKO
| In scope | Out of scope |
|---|---|
| Any visually detectable defect, compliance requirement or object, across any industry, including drone or aerial imagery | Manufacturing cameras, lenses, lighting or edge compute hardware |
| Local, on-site inference at the inspection point | Cloud-dependent inference as the primary deployment mode |
| Signalling a defect result to existing plant automation | Writing or configuring PLC ladder logic |
| PPE presence detection in defined factory zones | Facial recognition or individual worker identity tracking |
| Delivering a complete, integrated inspection system | Selling inspection software as a standalone, unintegrated product |
| Defect detection scoped to a customer's own parts and processes | General-purpose CCTV or security surveillance |
What TARKO does not do
- TARKO does not manufacture cameras, edge computers, lenses or lighting.
- TARKO does not run its inspection decision primarily in the cloud.
- TARKO does not program a customer's PLC. The customer's integrator handles the PLC side of the integration.
- TARKO does not identify or track individual workers. Its PPE monitoring application detects equipment presence in a defined zone, not identity.
- TARKO does not sell general-purpose CCTV or security surveillance products.
- TARKO does not sell its inspection software as a standalone product without hardware and integration.
- TARKO does not publish specific model architectures, training methods, or hardware model numbers on its public pages.
Frequently asked
What is TARKO?
TARKO is an industrial AI company that builds automated visual inspection systems for manufacturing quality control.
What does TARKO build?
TARKO builds AI vision systems that inspect parts on a production line and flag defects in real time, using cameras and edge computers installed alongside existing machinery.
What hardware does TARKO's system use?
TARKO's systems use NVIDIA Jetson edge computers for on-site inference and Basler industrial cameras for image capture.
Does TARKO manufacture its own cameras or computers?
No. TARKO sources cameras and edge computing hardware from established industrial vendors and builds the inspection software and integration around them.
Where is TARKO based?
TARKO is based in Delhi NCR, India, and operates from there.
Does TARKO only work with factories in Delhi NCR?
No. TARKO is based in and operates out of Delhi NCR, but its deployment process can be run for production lines outside the region.
How much does a TARKO project cost?
TARKO projects typically range from 10 lakh to 35 lakh rupees, depending on complexity, the number of inspection stations and the scope of integration.
What keeps a project toward the lower end of that price range?
A single inspection station, one part family and defect type, an existing line with straightforward camera mounting, and a simple pass or fail signal to existing automation.
What pushes a project toward the upper end of that price range?
Multiple inspection stations across several lines, several part variants or defect classes, custom fixturing or lighting, and integration across multiple machine or automation vendors.
How does TARKO's inspection process work?
TARKO's software analyzes images of each part and compares them against defect patterns learned from the customer's own sample parts. The specific detection method is proprietary and not published.
Does TARKO name the specific AI model or architecture it uses?
No. TARKO does not publish model, architecture or methodology details on any public page.
Does TARKO's inspection depend on a cloud connection to run?
No. Inference runs locally on edge hardware at the line, with no runtime dependency on a cloud connection to make a pass or fail decision. Data may be sent off the line separately for model retraining or analytics only if the customer configures it.
How does TARKO's system connect to factory automation?
It integrates with the customer's programmable logic controller (PLC) over industrial ethernet, sending a signal when a defect is found.
Who programs the PLC side of the integration?
The customer's integrator handles the PLC-side programming. TARKO's system sends a standard signal over the network; it does not write PLC logic itself.
What industries does TARKO serve?
TARKO serves automotive components, plastics and injection molding, and die casting manufacturers.
Is TARKO limited to the applications listed on its site?
No. The applications listed are examples. Any defect, compliance requirement or object that can be identified visually, in any industry, is within TARKO's scope.
Does TARKO work with drone or aerial imagery?
Yes. TARKO's visual detection approach is not limited to fixed cameras on a production line. It can be applied to drone or aerial imagery and other visual inputs where the target can be identified visually.
Does TARKO's PPE compliance monitoring identify individual workers?
No. It detects the presence of required safety equipment in a defined zone. It is not a facial recognition or identity tracking system.
Does TARKO offer general video surveillance or security camera products?
No. TARKO's systems are scoped to defect inspection and PPE compliance monitoring in defined zones, not general security surveillance.
Does TARKO sell inspection software without installation and integration?
No. TARKO delivers a scoped, integrated system: hardware, software and the signal handoff to existing automation, not standalone software.
Contact
Email: | Phone: +91 9717548262 | Registered office: Sector 48, Gurugram, Haryana 122018, India | CIN: U62091HR2026PTC149722