Post by Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences

From India to the global stage. Aashish Samuel, a final-year Biomedical Engineering student, proudly represented India at the internationally acclaimed MIT Hacking Medicine GrandHack hosted at the iconic MIT Media Lab, United States . Competing alongside top innovators from around the world, he contributed to solving critical healthcare challenges through collaboration and cutting-edge technology. His project, “Recovery Buddy,” a child-friendly AI assistant for post-surgery rehabilitation, leveraged advanced computer vision to enable real-time monitoring and support. As the software lead, he played a vital role in building and testing the solution, ensuring accuracy, usability, and real-world impact. Working with a diverse team of experts from leading global institutions, this experience reflects the power of innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and international exposure. Being the only Indian participant further highlights his remarkable achievement on a highly competitive global platform. #KarunyaUniversity #ProudMoment #IndiaToUSA #GlobalInnovation #MITHackingMedicine #GrandHack #BiomedicalEngineering #AIinHealthcare #HealthcareInnovation #StudentSuccess #GlobalStage #FutureLeaders #TechForGood #InnovationJourney #InternationalExposure #ResearchAndInnovation #InspiringStudents