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Wired for Empathy
Humanoids and Human Connection
Speakers
This evening will be an exploration of cutting-edge technology, particularly the development of AI-enabled Humanoids, specifically within the healthcare sector, with the goal of improving patient care and aiding healthcare providers in clinical tasks.
During the event, participants will be introduced to RIA, Machani Robotics’ socially intelligent humanoid, and its distinctive capabilities crafted to go beyond conventional caregiving. The discussion will highlight RIA’s potential impact on addressing challenges related to social isolation and loneliness, particularly among the ageing population. Considering the significant number of adults over 65, both in the USA (59 million) and worldwide (807 million), the demand for innovative care solutions is more critical than ever.
The event provides an opportunity to comprehend the advancements in humanoid technology and their potential applications in healthcare. We will have the chance to observe RIA’s capabilities as it engages with individuals through personalised interactions, offering both companionship and support.
Presented by:
Speakers
Ravi Machani
Ravi Machani is deeply passionate about engineering, technology, and design, and leads innovation across diverse domains. As a third-generation family business owner with a rich 90-year legacy, Ravi has ventured into social enterprise, real estate, robotics, AI, and more. In 2015, he embraced Artificial Intelligence, followed by Electric Mobility in 2016. Ravi founded the Next New AI venture studio, housing companies like TRESA Motors for AI-powered mobility and Machani Robotics for AI-driven senior care. Committed to reducing reliance on foreign technologies, the ecosystem includes firms in computer vision, 3D-scanning, gaming, advanced AI education, and social impact-driven AI and ML solutions at Indivillage.
RIA
Ria is the culmination of AI based ComputerVision, conversation, voice generation and speech recognition. She demonstrates humanlike expression and emotion and is designed primarily for human-machine interaction.
Alysha Maria Lobo
Alysha Maria Lobo is one of India’s only women investors in robotics. Her investment portfolio includes – Orangewood Labs (SF/India), Genelek Technologies (Exoskeleton startup – IIT Delhi) and Mowito (Pittsburgh). She has worked with the likes of Microsoft (Skype for Business and Azure) and Universal Robots (head of marketing South Asia). Today, she heads global marketing and strategic initiatives at Rapyuta Robotics (a Goldman Sachs funded Japanese robotics company).
