India’s NeuroDx Unveils MANAS-1, AI Model to Decode Brain Activity
The model, trained on extensive brainwave data, seeks to enhance early detection of brain disorders such as epilepsy and other mental health conditions.
Indian deeptech startup NeuroDx has developed Manas-1, a 400-million-parameter artificial intelligence brain language model designed to decode electrical activity in the human brain, aiming to revolutionise neurological diagnostics and treatments.
The model, trained on extensive brainwave data, seeks to enhance early detection of brain disorders such as epilepsy and other mental health conditions, offering clinicians deeper insights into neurological activity patterns. Using Manas-1, NeuroDx has reported more than 95 per cent accuracy in identifying biomarkers associated with epilepsy and related disorders.
Founder Siddharth Panwar said the company has submitted Manas-1 to the Government of India for evaluation and validation under emerging sovereign artificial intelligence standards. Approval could unlock funding to further scale the model and support broader clinical deployment.
NeuroDx plans to expand Manas-1 into a 2 billion-parameter model in the coming months as part of its broader research into India’s first physiological state foundation model, capable of interpreting complex human biosignals for advanced health and neurological insights.
If successfully validated and adopted, Manas-1 could mark a significant step in integrating AI into neurological healthcare — enabling earlier diagnosis, personalised treatments, and potentially more accessible brain health screening across clinical settings nationwide.
"Built in India, for Indian population-scale brain health, MANAS-1 reflects our commitment to sovereign AI, clinical relevance, and public good.Decoding the human brain — natively, responsibly, at scale," NeuroDx co-founder Kailash Sati, said in a social media post.
