Sastra Robotics

[ACTIVE]

HQ: Kochi, India · Est. 2013 · 1 model registered

As of Sep 2026, DEPLOY verifies Sastra Robotics: 1 model. 1 source back the record.

Ownership

ACTIVE

Capital / Funding

Undisclosed

Headquarters

Kochi, India

IP / Patents

Undisclosed

Platform Models

1

Audited Incidents

0

Overview

Kochi-based builder of robotic manipulators and AI test-automation platforms used for HMI and product testing. Founded in 2013 by Aronin Ponnappan, Achu Wilson, and Akhil Asokan, Sastra Robotics develops robots with advanced arms and force-controlled fingers that simulate human interaction for testing applications. In 2021, SGBI Inc US took over the business as part of global expansion.

Audited Posture AssessmentPeer Percentile: 41.2%

Limited public funding data for capital position assessment.

Key Facts

HQKochi, India
Founded2013
RobotRobotic manipulators and AI test-automation platforms
FocusHMI and product testing
CustomersAutomotive and electronics OEMs
CEOAronin Ponnappan
Co-foundersAchu Wilson, Akhil Asokan
ProductsRobotic manipulators for HMI and test automation

Safety & Regulatory Posture

0 entries
Audited Incident & Recall Footprint

No incidents on record for Sastra Robotics.

Leadership & Founders

2 entries

Current Program Leadership & Executives

Aronin Ponnappanreported, not verified

Co-Founder & CEO

Founding Team

Aronin Ponnappan[Founder]

cofounder

Partnerships & Commercial Deployments

2 entries
Total Tracked2
Operating2
Announced0
Concluded0

Key Recurring Partners

AWS1 · 1× joint · 976 total
NVIDIA2 · 1× joint · 1110 total

Recent Verified Partnerships

  • Partnership

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FAQ

7 entries
What is Sastra Robotics?

Kochi-based builder of robotic manipulators and AI test-automation platforms used for HMI and product testing. Founded in 2013 by Aronin Ponnappan, Achu Wilson, and Akhil Asokan, Sastra Robotics develops robots with advanced arms and force-controlled fingers that simulate human interaction for testing applications. In 2021, SGBI Inc US took over the business as part of global expansion.

What does Sastra Robotics make?

Sastra Robotics has 1 robot model on the DEPLOY registry: Sastra Robot (Sastra Robotics builds both physical robots and the AI that runs them).

Who is the CEO of Sastra Robotics?

Aronin Ponnappan is the ceo of Sastra Robotics, per the DEPLOY registry.

Where is Sastra Robotics headquartered?

Sastra Robotics is headquartered in Kochi, India.

Where does Sastra Robotics operate robots?

Sastra Robotics is a robot manufacturer and does not directly operate deployments on the DEPLOY registry. Its products are deployed by customer operators; see the company page for the verified deployment record.

Is Sastra Robotics a top robotics company?

On DEPLOY's intelligence score, which blends verified deployments, funding, hiring, media, safety, and IP signals, Sastra Robotics ranks in roughly the top 59% of companies tracked by the registry.

Is Sastra Robotics safe?

Sastra Robotics has no incidents on record in the DEPLOY registry. This does not constitute a safety guarantee; it reflects the incidents DEPLOY has tracked and verified to date.