About Machani Robotics

Machani Robotics 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. RIA is the first of her kind, a Companion Humanoid designed to alleviate loneliness among the elderly, support mental health, and assist clinicians in their day-to-day workflows.

Meet the team behind Machani Robotics
Extraordinary track record of building successful businesses over 30 years.
  • Ravi Machani
    Founder
    Serial founder, Engineer, MBA
  • Manju Kesani
    Co-founder, CEO
    Engineer, MBA (Wharton)
  • Dr G. Chandrasekhar
    Chief Medical Advisor
    Board Cert. Psychiatrist (Jonhs Hopkins)
  • Niv Sundaram
    Chief Strategy Officer
    Engineer, (Wisconsin, Madison)
  • Aswin Chandarr
    Head of Engineering
    PhD Robotics (Delft)
  • Rahul Chatterjee
    Chief Operating Officer
    Engineer (IISC)
  • Mark Pinnes
    Senior Vice President - Partnerships
    Marketing (London Business School)
  • Mark Joshi
    Chief Experience & Gamification Lead
    PhD study: Gamification for Elderly Care
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