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Oct 4, 2026
Indigenous tech to determine foetal age in 2027-28, says IIT-Madras
AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication
IIT‑Madras is developing an India‑specific AI model, Garbhini‑GA2, to estimate foetal age from ultrasound scans, aiming for deployment in 2027‑28. The model, trained on Indian pregnancy data, has been externally validated at Christian Medical College, Vellore, and Faridabad, showing reduced errors compared with the Western‑based Hadlock formula. Researchers plan to integrate the tool into existing ultrasound systems and pilot it in public hospitals, including Army facilities, while addressing workflow and time‑bandwidth challenges. The initiative is part of the Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI’s broader push into interdisciplinary AI research.
💡 Why It Matters
- · By tailoring gestational‑age estimation to Indian populations, the technology promises more accurate prenatal monitoring, potentially reducing misdiagnosis and improving maternal‑fetal outcomes across the country.
