Satheesh Chandran

Hello! I'm Satheesh Chandran, known online as vigyanabikshu. I'm an innovator, entrepreneur, and firm believer that real charity isn't about collecting money and redistributing it—it's about creating employment opportunities that empower people to build their own futures.

Education & Training

The Ventures I've Built

I'm the Founder and Director of:

Early Career: First Steps in Software

My professional journey began during my B-Tech in 2006 when I developed the Sree Smart Handloom Inventory System for the Sree Bhagavathy Handloom Weavers Co-operative Society, Thiruvananthapuram. This comprehensive software solution computerized the entire operation of a society with 1000+ weavers, managing the complete workflow: from importing yarns, distributing materials to work-from-home weavers, collecting finished cloth, and managing wholesale and retail market supplies.

Nearly two decades later, they still use this system, and I continue to provide maintenance services. This early software work, along with a few other projects, became crucial in helping me find the initial funding for my Kera Robot project. It taught me how technology could transform traditional industries and improve livelihoods at scale.

Where It All Began: Kera Robot (2008)

My innovation journey started in childhood, but my first major breakthrough came right after my B-Tech in 2008 with the Kera Robot. This autonomous machine could climb coconut trees, cut bunches and leaves, and safely descend—addressing a critical need in Kerala's agriculture sector.

The prototype was successful. The technology worked. But insufficient funding prevented commercialization. It was my first major lesson: great innovations need more than just technical success.

Learning to Fund the Dream

Rather than give up on Kera Robot, I pivoted. I started developing innovations that were easier to commercialize, using them to generate revenue and credibility:

• Roboticbell (roboticbell.vrobotics.in) - Automated bell systems
• Temple Parrot - Interactive temple technology
• Vedavani (originally Robotic Puja System) - Modernizing traditional practices (fb.com/pujasystem)
• Busparrot (busparrot.com) - Smart bus tracking and management

Building Credibility

Failures, Films, and Moving Forward

I've faced numerous setbacks—Kera Robot's funding challenges, obstacles with Roboticbell, struggles with Vedavani, and more. Hardware innovation is particularly challenging in the Indian ecosystem.

In 2014, my story inspired the Malayalam movie Ulsaha Committee, which brought attention to the challenges innovators face. But inspiration works both ways—seeing my journey on screen reminded me why I started.

Supporting Fellow Innovators

Recently, I launched the Bharathiya Innovators Foundation because I know firsthand how difficult the innovation path can be. If my struggles can help smooth the way for other innovators, then every failure becomes worth it.

The Path Ahead

Hardware innovation in India is hard. Really hard. But every challenge has taught me something valuable, and every employee I've been able to hire represents a family supported, dreams enabled, and potential unlocked.

25 jobs down, 9,975+ to go. The vision remains clear, the determination unwavering.

Future Vision: Vedic Ecosystems

As I continue this entrepreneurial journey, I'm also deeply drawn to my spiritual roots. Being spiritual and curious about Advaita Vedanta and Yogic sciences, I'm planning to focus on Vedagramam in the future.

My vision extends beyond just employment generation—I aim to create Vedic ecosystems and bring God devotion to all homes and hearts through Vedavani and Vedagrams. This is about merging innovation with spirituality, technology with tradition, creating spaces where ancient wisdom meets modern living. Through research in Advaita Vedanta and Yogic sciences, I hope to contribute to a revival of our spiritual heritage while maintaining the same entrepreneurial spirit that has driven my innovations.