From mother's love to medical innovation Tjay | Fusion - WeRIndia

Rajlakshmi Borthakur’s life took a profound turn when her son was diagnosed with epilepsy.

This pivotal moment ignited her innovative spirit, leading to the creation of TJay and ultimately earning her recognition through Infosys’ Aarohan Awards.

TJay is a glove-like (wearable) device capable of predicting epileptic attacks.

Raji’s groundbreaking invention, patented for its ingenious approach, offers hope to countless individuals grappling with epileptic seizures.

TJay operates by forecasting impending attacks, even up to eight hours in advance, through the analysis of the autonomic nervous system. Achieved with a combination of sensors and Artificial Intelligence (AI), this smart wearable detects electrical signals originating from the brain and extending to the extremities, such as the palms of the hand.

By measuring various biomedical signals like electrodermal activity (EDA), heart rate variability (HRV), and many more, the device provides critical data for monitoring and diagnosing seizures.

Raji envisions a future where TJay reaches the estimated 65 million people worldwide living with epilepsy, potentially transforming the lives of many undiagnosed cases.

Her vision extends even further, foreseeing the utility of TJay expanding beyond epilepsy to aid severe conditions like dementia.

Now, Raji embarks on a new journey at TerraBlue, where her latest creation, Xaant, takes center stage.

Xaant is an AI-powered mental health screening device with the remarkable capability to automatically identify anxiety and depression within minutes.

Reflecting on her journey, Raji marvels at her evolution from a complete novice in neuroscience.

She encountered considerable challenges convincing medical professionals of her solution, facing scepticism along the way.

Raji’s unwavering conviction in the possibility of using technology for epilepsy prediction sustained her through these hurdles.

Her most daunting obstacle, she notes, was changing the mindset of those who questioned the ability of someone from a non-medical background to create something medically relevant.

Raji’s struggles were undeniably validated as she stood on a stage before philanthropist Sudha Murthy of the Infosys Foundation.

With her innovation, she received accolades and recognition for an innovation born out of a mother’s determination to assist her son.

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