# Manav Robotics, a startup founded by former senior Ola executives Suvonil Chatterjee and Slokarth Dash, is in discussions with early-stage investor.

*robotics · news · 2026-04-10 · The Economic Times*

## Key points

- Manav Robotics is raising its first funding round of $15-20 million from Blume and Qualcomm Ventures.
- The startup is developing a robotic hand that senses touch, force, position, and vision for precision handling.
- Manav Robotics has created 'contact gloves' for factory workers to collect real-world data for robot training.
- These gloves are already deployed with automotive and component manufacturers to gather thousands of hours of data.

**Companies:** Qualcomm, Manav Robotics, Blume Ventures
**Countries:** India, United States

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