Senior-Living Technology & Companion Robot for Elderly

The empathy-based, AI-powered companion robot that reduces health and operational care costs, while improving quality of care-24/7

About Machani Robotics

Machani Robotics (MR) is part of a self-funded venture studio that has launched multiple successful startups, each dedicated to solving real-world issues and promoting social welfare.

Machani Robotics has developed a Companion Humanoid, designed to alleviate loneliness among the elderly, support mental health, and assist clinicians in their day-to-day workflows.

Meet RIA

The world's first emotionally intelligent humanoid robot designed specifically for elder care.


Combining advanced health monitoring, cognitive engagement, and genuine companionship, RIA reduces loneliness, enhances resident well-being, and reduces staff burnout by up to 30%.

Why Families & Residents Value RIA

RIA is more than just a robot; it's a trusted companion designed to enhance the lives of seniors and ease the workload of care staff.
  • Reduced Emergency Visits

    Proactive daily care reduces the risk of falls, infections, and emotional distress, helping prevent unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital stays.
  • Less Need for Caregivers

    When residents receive emotional and physical support from RIA, families no longer need to supplement with external caregivers or therapy services.
  • Fewer Disruptive Transfers

    Better day-to-day support helps residents remain healthier and more stable, delaying or avoiding the need to transition to higher levels of institutional care.
  • Stronger Emotional Health

    RIA offers companionship, conversation, and personalized engagement that supports mental well-being and slows the progression of emotional or cognitive decline.

Why Leading Facilities Choose RIA

Built for performance, proven in care, and trusted by leading facilities.

Enhanced Care

Increased meaningful contact time with service users

Happy Staff

Reduced workload & administration improve morale

Efficient

Automates repetitive tasks & enhances care coordination

Available

Plug in or up to 16 hours on battery
Testimonials: RIA Transforming Elder Care

RIA in the Real World: Impact Across Industries

Explore how RIA is delivering measurable results in healthcare, education, and disability support — enhancing human connection, improving outcomes, and transforming care.

Reclaiming Care Time in Clinical Environments


At Scripps Health, RIA helped reduce documentation burden and deliver patient education with emotional intelligence — allowing clinicians to reclaim up to 2.5 hours per day for patient care.

Expanding Neurodiverse Support with Scalable Empathy

IRIA provided consistent emotional presence & early behavior detection in IDD programs, engaging even nonverbal users. Pilot programs showed improved outcomes and a 55% cost reduction potential.

Empowering Language Learners with Emotionally Intelligent Practice

At UCSD, RIA helped students improve medical English fluency through emotionally adaptive patient roleplay. With 24/7 availability & personalized feedback, learners improved proficiency & confidence
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Meet the Team Behind Machani Robotics
A team blending technology and compassion to redefine how the world cares for its elders.
  • Ravi Machani
    Founder
    Serial founder, Engineer, MBA
  • Manju Kesani
    Co-founder, CEO
    Engineer, MBA (Wharton)
  • Dr G Chandrasekhar
    Chief Medical Advisor
    Psychiatrist
  • Niv Sundaram
    Chief Strategy Officer
    Engineer, (Wisconsin, Madison)
  • Mark Pinnes
    SVP Partnerships
  • Dr Natalie Petouhoff
    Senior Advisor, Applied Empathy Al
  • Ganapathy G. R.
    Chief Financial Officer
  • Mark Joshi
    Head of Studio
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