Creating Affordable Medical Devices - Health Tech Revolution | Satish Deopujari | TEDxAmbazariLake

Medical Device Innovation

• The speaker found that medical devices were very expensive but could be made for much less. (1m34s)
• Several globally recognized medical devices have been conceptualized and created in Nagpur without any grants. (16m17s)
• The individual developed simulators in India that cost 25,000 and were used to teach critical care. (8m32s)

Medical App Development

• The speaker created a number of free medical apps that are used all over the world, many in critical care situations. (5m11s)
• The speaker created the world's first medical app for the Apple iWatch. (6m54s)

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. (8m14s)
• The Times of India published an article about the individual's sensor, which was read and praised by Gadkari. (9m34s)

Mindset Shift in Healthcare

• A belief exists that medical technology must be sourced from external providers, hindering innovation and acceptance of locally developed alternatives. (17m27s)
• 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. (19m27s)