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VARDAAN is a healthcare robotics startup focused on developing intelligent, affordable, and accessible rehabilitation technologies for individuals affected by stroke, spinal cord injuries, muscular dystrophy, neuromuscular disorders, and age-related mobility decline. Millions of people worldwide require long-term rehabilitation and mobility assistance, yet access to advanced rehabilitation systems remains limited due to high costs, bulky designs, and dependence on specialized healthcare facilities. VARDAAN aims to bridge this gap by developing a next-generation wearable rehabilitation exoskeleton powered by custom intelligent actuator technology and AI-assisted rehabilitation analytics. At the core of VARDAAN is a lightweight robotic exoskeleton designed to assist lower-limb movement during standing, walking, gait training, and rehabilitation exercises. The system utilizes custom high-torque intelligent actuators that function as artificial muscles, providing smooth, synchronized, and controlled movement assistance. These actuators are being developed in-house to achieve a high torque-to-weight ratio, energy efficiency, compactness, and affordability compared to many existing solutions in the market. Real-time sensors and embedded control systems continuously monitor movement and adjust assistance levels according to the user’s needs, enabling a more personalized rehabilitation experience. A key differentiator of VARDAAN is the integration of AI-assisted rehabilitation analytics. The platform collects movement and performance data during therapy sessions to generate actionable insights on gait quality, rehabilitation progress, and patient recovery. This enables therapists and healthcare providers to make data-driven decisions and optimize treatment plans. By combining robotics with intelligent analytics, VARDAAN transforms rehabilitation from a largely manual process into a measurable and adaptive experience. The business follows a multi-revenue model through exoskeleton sales, customized actuator sales, AI-based rehabilitation software, service contracts, and future subscription-based rehabilitation solutions. In addition to powering VARDAAN, the actuator technology itself can be commercialized for broader applications in robotics, medical devices, and assistive technologies. With strong technical expertise, institutional support, early grant funding, and growing clinical partnerships, VARDAAN is building a scalable healthcare technology platform that has the potential to improve rehabilitation outcomes, reduce healthcare costs, and make advanced mobility assistance accessible to millions of people worldwide.

Startup Teams

• 1 Akash Gupta (Founder)
• 2 Tanvi Verma (Director)

Incubation Details

• Incubator Name
  Centre for Medical Innovation and incubation -(CMII-GIMS)
• Incubator Host Institution
  Government Institute of Medical Sciences
• State
  Uttar Pradesh
• City
  Gautam Buddha Nagar