Social Robot for Autism & Intellectual Disability Support

Meet RIA – an AI-powered humanoid companion designed as a caregiver for autism and IDD

Empathy-First Support for People Living with IDD

RIA connects, calms, and inspires minds with different and unique abilities.

Individuals with ASD/IDD

Children and adults on the spectrum or with intellectual disabilities who benefit from a companion robot for autism and special needs. RIA helps them learn, communicate and stick to routines at home or in care facilities.

Families & Caregivers

Parents and relatives who need reliable 24/7 support. RIA offers peace of mind by providing companionship and supervision to loved ones

Direct Support Professionals & Care Teams

DSPs and therapists gain a powerful training assistant. RIA can model best practices and allow teams to practice difficult situations safely.

Schools & Clinics

Special education programs, autism clinics, and day centers can use RIA to augment staff. She becomes a hands-on tool for social skills and education.

Adult Social Care Facilities

Group homes and adult programs for those with IDD or ASD face critical staff gaps. RIA offers calm, consistent support when stretched teams can’t.

Professional and Care Giver Loves RIA

It's so important we develop technologies like RIA.
There are thousands of people out there with amazing, unique abilities that stay hidden.
RIA can help unlock that potential.
RIA can change lives.

Clarence Major

Father to Asher Major, tennis player, public speaker, influencer and artist who happens to have autism.

Key Benefits of RIA in Disability & Autism Support

Transforming lives with intelligent care, cost-effective delivery, and early insight.

Better Engagement

RIA helps even nonverbal individuals express themselves, often more effectively than traditional methods. Teachers and therapists have seen surprising breakthroughs.
Cost Efficiency

RIA can reduce per-user support costs by up to 55%, allowing organizations to expand reach and do more with existing budgets.
Faster Training

Care staff train faster with RIA’s consistent, on-demand simulations. It reduces DSP training time and increases confidence across the team.
Early Intervention

With built-in thermal and voice analytics, RIA can flag subtle stress or health changes early — enabling timely, proactive care.
High Demand

Over 5.4M U.S. adults live with autism. RIA helps address this underserved $7.8B+ global market with scalable, humanized support.
Future-Proof Tech

As robotics grows in social care, RIA leads the movement with real-world results and adaptable technology designed for neurodiverse inclusion.

Empathy-Driven Support for IDD & Autism Care

From clinics to homes, RIA delivers daily support.

Daily Care Support in Clinics & Social Care

RIA can assist with routines like hygiene, reminders, and emotional check-ins. In busy clinics and therapy centers, she ensures no one is overlooked — always calm, always consistent.

Training Direct Support Professionals (DSPs)

RIA helps train new Direct Support Professionals by modelling routines, guiding interactions, and offering consistent feedback. She eases the burden on expert trainers, making it faster and easier to grow confident, compassionate care teams

Routine Adherence & Independence

RIA helps individuals follow structured activities — from mealtimes to hygiene — promoting autonomy and easing the load on direct support providers.

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