Social Robot for Autism & Intellectual Disability Support

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

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
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