Creating Affordable Medical Devices - Health Tech Revolution | Satish Deopujari | TEDxAmbazariLake
27 Aug 2024 (16 days ago)
Medical Device Innovation
- The speaker found that medical devices were very expensive but could be made for much less.
- Several globally recognized medical devices have been conceptualized and created in Nagpur without any grants.
- The individual developed simulators in India that cost 25,000 and were used to teach critical care.
Medical App Development
- The speaker created a number of free medical apps that are used all over the world, many in critical care situations.
- The speaker created the world's first medical app for the Apple iWatch.
Sensor Development and Recognition
- An individual worked on a sensor that can be placed inside a person's chest, specifically the trachea. This project took approximately 10 years and recently received a patent.
- The Times of India published an article about the individual's sensor, which was read and praised by Gadkari.
Mindset Shift in Healthcare
- A belief exists that medical technology must be sourced from external providers, hindering innovation and acceptance of locally developed alternatives.
- India possesses the potential for advancements in the healthcare industry, but a shift in mindset is needed to trust in local capabilities and challenge the reliance on external sources.