Sastra Robotics (also known as Sastra Robotics India Pvt Ltd) is a robotics and automation company based in Kochi (Ernakulam), Kerala, developing intelligent robotic systems for test automation. Its focus is on robotic manipulators that mimic human-actions for functional testing of real physical devices.
Founding & Corporate Evolution
The company was founded in 2013. In 2021 it underwent a change as part of its global expansion, when SGBI Inc (US) took over the business of Sastra Robotics. It now has subsidiaries or affiliations in more than one country, including the US and UK.
What the Company Does
Sastra Robotics specialises in robotic solutions for automating functional testing of human-machine interfaces (HMIs) and other physical-device tests. Its products simulate human actions (touches, gestures etc.) on devices to validate how they perform under real usage conditions.
Its offerings include:
- Robots for in-facility testing, suited to research & development labs or production environments.
- Robot-aided testing as a service, where testing is performed either in Sastra’s facility or at the customer’s infrastructure.
- Rapid prototyping services, including 3D printing, CNC machining for customised robotics / mechanical components.
- Tailor-made robotic platforms for specific use cases, designed to fit individual client needs.
- Testing consultancy to optimise testing workflows using robotic automation.
Industries & Applications
Sastra Robotics caters to multiple industry verticals, including:
- Automotive
- Consumer Electronics
- Banking & Fintech
- Aviation
- Medical devices / Healthcare-related hardware
Its products are used by large global and Indian organisations (OEMs / Tier-1s), including Robert Bosch, HCL, Tech Mahindra, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell among others. It serves customers across multiple countries (India, USA, UK, Germany, Mexico, China, Malaysia etc.).
Standout Features
Some distinct aspects about Sastra Robotics include:
- Its specialization in automating functional testing via robotic platforms — simulating human gestures is a niche capability among test-automation providers.
- Its ability to tailor robotic platforms for specific client needs (hardware + software + consultancy).
- Its project-oriented approach: both product development (design / prototyping) and service delivery.
- Its engagement with global clients and multiple geographies, though rooted in Kerala.
- The recognition in startup-innovation ecosystems (for example TiE50 listing) adds external validation to its R&D-oriented profile.
Sastra Robotics is a Kerala-based robotics / test-automation company that builds robotic systems to perform human-like testing of physical devices (such as touchscreens, control panels or HMIs). It integrates prototyping, hardware-software engineering, consultancy and testing-as-service to support industries such as automotive, medical, fintech and electronics. Its model combines product innovation with delivery for clients globally, and it positions itself as part of modern automation / Industry-4.0 ecosystems.