NIT Rourkela patents AI microscopy

Researchers from the National Institute of Technology, Rourkela, in collaboration with the startup Glowvista Instruments Private Limited>>>, have developed and patented an AI-enabled autofocusing technology for microscopic imaging. This innovation aims to improve biomedical diagnostic applications by providing rapid, accurate, and repeatable results with minimal human intervention, addressing limitations of conventional manual microscopy. The system, developed at a cost of approximately Rs 1.20 lakh, has shown promising lab-scale results in detecting Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, malaria, and performing complete blood cell counts. The project received funding from the India — Anusandhan National Research Foundation>>>, India — Department of Science and Technology>>>, and India — Department of Biotechnology>>> under the Government of India>>>. The team, led by E. Ayyapu Reddy>>>, is now working on scaling up the technology for field testing and seeking further funding for commercial deployment, with the goal of developing a simple handheld system comparable to expensive imported automated microscopy technologies.