Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Manovia Robotics

Dr. Sidki the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Manovia Robotics, where he leads the company’s mission to redefine the role of humanoid robots in society. With over 30 years of global experience spanning advanced robotics, AI research, and deep-tech innovation, he has dedicated his career to developing intelligent machines that extend human capability and improve quality of life.

Throughout his career, Dr. Sidki has held executive leadership and R&D positions across industry and government, including serving as Chief Technology Officer of RPDC, a subsidiary of Taqnia Holding wholly owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) of Saudi Arabia. In this role, he oversaw national-scale robotics and AI programs, spearheading initiatives that bridged cutting-edge research with commercial and strategic applications. He has worked extensively at the intersection of AI and physical systems, driving innovation in autonomous platforms, robotic manipulation, and system-level integration.

In 2024, he founded Manovia to realize a transformative vision: building general-purpose humanoid robots that combine human-like dexterity with adaptive intelligence. Under his leadership, Manovia is developing scalable, cloud-connected, and reconfigurable robots that can navigate complex environments and perform high-impact tasks across sectors such as advanced manufacturing, logistics, infrastructure, and healthcare.

Nahid’s approach emphasizes the seamless convergence of physical embodiment and cognitive systems—unlocking new frontiers in human-machine collaboration and positioning Manovia at the forefront of the physical AI revolution.

Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Manovia Robotics

Dr. Kasuya is the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Manovia Robotics, where he leads the technical vision and engineering execution behind the company’s next-generation humanoid robots. A pioneer in advanced mechatronics and human-machine interfaces, Mark began his robotics career in 2002 and earned his Ph.D. in Engineering a decade later.

He went on to found MELTIN, a deep-tech robotics company, where he led the development of cutting-edge technologies at the intersection of biology and robotics. Under his leadership, MELTIN's medical device business achieved commercial success and was later divested as part of a strategic exit. In 2025, he co-founded Manovia Robotics to pursue the broader vision of scalable, general-purpose humanoid robots that combine physical dexterity with AI-driven autonomy.

At Manovia, Mark is driving the development of lightweight, reconfigurable robotic platforms and architecting core systems that bridge human-level motion with real-time learning and adaptation.