Tunir Sahoo, a student of IIM-Kashipur, wins the James Dyson Award India 2025 for his innovative AI-powered health screening device named JivaScope. The tool is designed to provide quick and affordable heart and lung screening, making early detection of diseases more accessible in rural and underserved areas.
According to details, JivaScope uses artificial intelligence to analyse sounds from the heart and lungs, helping doctors identify irregularities at an early stage. The device is portable, cost-effective, and can be used even in areas with limited medical infrastructure.
The award recognises young innovators who create solutions to real-world problems. Sahoo’s invention is praised for its potential to transform preventive healthcare in India. By combining AI with simple hardware, JivaScope aims to bridge the gap between rural patients and quality healthcare facilities.
Winning the James Dyson Award also makes JivaScope eligible to compete at the international level, where it can gain global exposure and further support for development.
Key highlights:
- IIM-Kashipur’s Tunir Sahoo wins James Dyson Award India 2025
- His device, JivaScop, offers AI-based heart and lung screening
- Focus on affordable and accessible preventive healthcare
- Portable and easy to use in rural settings
- Eligible for the international James Dyson Award round
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