Nadi Tarangani to standardise ayurvedic practices: JB Joshi

Pune: Nadi Tarangini, the country's first ayurvedic diagnostic tool to receive approval from Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), is expected to redefine healthcare, fusing ancient wisdom and modern technology.The brainchild of renowned chemical-nuclear scientist J B Joshi and his computer scientist son Aniruddha Joshi, the device uses sensors and artificial intelligence to detect, analyse, and predict imbalances in vata, pitta, and kapha — the trinity of Ayurvedic diagnosis.J B Joshi, chancellor of Institute of Chemical Technology, came up with the idea 20 years ago when he underwent ayurvedic treatment. Struck by the importance of pulse diagnosis and variability among practitioners, Joshi envisioned a scientific device to bring consistency and credibility to ayurveda. "We wanted to introduce evidence-based tools to standardise the practice," Joshi said.Aniruddha Joshi, then pursuing his PhD at IIT Bombay, took on the challenge. Experimenting with several sensors, he developed piezoelectric sensors that mimic the tactile sensitivity of a human finger to capture pulse waves. Coupled with an AI-driven analysis system, the device generates a 10-page report in 10 Indian languages, detailing 22 ayurvedic parameters, including stress levels, digestive health, and overall well-being.Supported by funding from CSIR and encouraged by Persistent Systems' Anand Deshpande to commercialise his research, Aniruddha founded Atreya Innovations in Pune. The resulting device, Nadi Tarangini, has patents in India, the US, Europe, and Indonesia. It is currently used in 1,250 Ayurvedic clinics and has tested over five lakh patients.During its rigorous CDSCO certification process, data from 25,000 patients validated its 85% accuracy. "This marks the beginning of standardising ayurvedic practices using technology, making it globally relevant," said Joshi.Costing Rs 55,000, the device is available currently only to BAMS doctors or practitioners with a relevant degree and was lauded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat programme. Atreya Innovations, based in Hinjewadi, has a manufacturing capacity of 5,000 devices annually and recently raised ₹5 crore in seed funding to expand production, research, and distribution networks.Pune: Nadi Tarangini, the country's first ayurvedic diagnostic tool to receive approval from Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), is expected to redefine healthcare, fusing ancient wisdom and modern technology.The brainchild of renowned chemical-nuclear scientist J B Joshi and his computer scientist son Aniruddha Joshi, the device uses sensors and artificial intelligence to detect, analyse, and predict imbalances in vata, pitta, and kapha — the trinity of Ayurvedic diagnosis.J B Joshi, chancellor of Institute of Chemical Technology, came up with the idea 20 years ago when he underwent ayurvedic treatment. Struck by the importance of pulse diagnosis and variability among practitioners, Joshi envisioned a scientific device to bring consistency and credibility to ayurveda. "We wanted to introduce evidence-based tools to standardise the practice," Joshi said.Aniruddha Joshi, then pursuing his PhD at IIT Bombay, took on the challenge. Experimenting with several sensors, he developed piezoelectric sensors that mimic the tactile sensitivity of a human finger to capture pulse waves. Coupled with an AI-driven analysis system, the device generates a 10-page report in 10 Indian languages, detailing 22 ayurvedic parameters, including stress levels, digestive health, and overall well-being.Supported by funding from CSIR and encouraged by Persistent Systems' Anand Deshpande to commercialise his research, Aniruddha founded Atreya Innovations in Pune. The resulting device, Nadi Tarangini, has patents in India, the US, Europe, and Indonesia. It is currently used in 1,250 Ayurvedic clinics and has tested over five lakh patients.During its rigorous CDSCO certification process, data from 25,000 patients validated its 85% accuracy. "This marks the beginning of standardising ayurvedic practices using technology, making it globally relevant," said Joshi.Costing Rs 55,000, the device is available currently only to BAMS doctors or practitioners with a relevant degree and was lauded by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his Mann Ki Baat programme. Atreya Innovations, based in Hinjewadi, has a manufacturing capacity of 5,000 devices annually and recently raised ₹5 crore in seed funding to expand production, research, and distribution networks.

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