Welcome to another episode of Expert View, where we spotlight transformative leaders driving India’s deep tech landscape. In this episode, Venkatesh Prasad BS, Head of Mechanical Engineering at Ati Motors — a pioneer in autonomous mobile robots redefining logistics and manufacturing operations — unpacks what makes the Ati Sherpa family of robots tick.
Venkatesh’s journey spans decades across industries, from early days sketching designs on drawing boards to deploying modular robots capable of thriving in India’s most challenging production environments.
At Ati Motors, he leads a team blending creativity with rigorous engineering principles, enabling the creation of robust, adaptable machines like the Sherpa series — robots praised for their resilience, modularity, and efficiency in both indoor and outdoor settings. His approach emphasises meticulous design, firsthand process understanding, and a relentless pursuit of reliability, reflected in over 130 patents to his name.
In this episode, Venkatesh shares insights on achieving “first-time-right” engineering, the value of cross-functional teamwork, and the evolving trends of material science and autonomy shaping the future of robotics. Watch this for a candid discussion on the challenges, breakthroughs, and aspirations that define one of India’s best-known robotics and automation ventures in the backdrop of the global robotics revolution.
