Empowering ME graduates to drive innovation in Biomedical Devices, Robotics & Smart Manufacturing.

I-PRISM training to build a global, future-ready engineering career in healthcare technology.

Your Learning Journey at a Glance

What you may have learned:

➤ Mechanics, materials, manufacturing, CAD/CAE, robotics, thermal systems, and machine design.

What you may not know:

➤ How biomechanics, rehab robotics, therapeutic devices, and healing-oriented infrastructure operate in real clinics.

What you will learn:

➤ To create Yoga Bots, rehab systems, therapeutic devices, and smart clinic infrastructure for integrative medicine.

Basic Certification in PRISM

The PRISM Basic Certification is tailored for engineers and technologists, giving them biomedical and healthcare literacy from a systems perspective. Engineers are introduced to human biology, anatomy, physiology, and major medical conditions while learning how Vata-Pitta-Kapha concepts model homeostasis and system behaviour — offering new inspiration for innovation. They gain hands-on exposure to bio-signals, health datasets, and AI-based diagnostics such as digital pulse analysis and integrative telehealth platforms. The program enables engineers to speak both medical and technical language confidently, making them effective collaborators in emerging health-tech environments.

Who should join: ECE, EEE, CS/AI/ML, Mechatronics, Mechanical, Civil engineers — final-year students or early-career professionals interested in biomedical devices, digital health, or healthcare system innovation.

  • Outcomes
  • Apply engineering skills to healthcare innovation.
  • Work effectively with clinicians and biomedical teams.
  • Use PRISM digital tools and bio-signal analytics in real contexts.

Advanced Certification in PRISM

The Advanced Certification elevates engineers from skilled learners to innovators. Participants work on real-world healthtech solutions such as AI-based Nadi Pariksha devices, rehabilitation technologies, VR training tools, clinical data platforms, or decision-support systems embedding traditional medical knowledge. The curriculum features computational modelling, multi-omic data analytics, and entrepreneurial deployment strategies — including regulatory pathways and clinical readiness for medical devices and software. Engineers graduate with a prototype/portfolio and the capability to lead cross-disciplinary innovation in medtech.

Who should join: Students who completed the Basic program and who are already familiar with biomedical concepts who want to specialize in AI-driven healthcare, wearable/medical device engineering, robotics for therapy, or startup-led health innovation..

  • Outcomes
  • Become industry-ready healthtech innovators.
  • Build deployable prototypes and product concepts.
  • Use computational and systems-medicine models in design.
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Academic & Clinical Disciplines Covered in I-PRISM

Mechanical engineers learn the biomechanics of the human body – how muscles, bones, and organs function and fail. They also study diagnostic processes to identify where mechanical interventions could help. For instance, understanding how joint degeneration is diagnosed (orthopedics) could inspire a robotic tool for Ayurveda marma therapy on joints. They also gain insight into systems thinking in the body, analogous to machines, which helps them design devices that interact safely and effectively with humans.

In this unique twist, they learn how traditional therapies apply mechanical principles. For example, panchakarma Ayurvedic massage involves certain pressure and motion – a mechanical engineer can analyze those as force, pressure distribution, and movement patterns. Learning objectives include mapping such therapies into requirements for a device (e.g. a massage robot that replicates a therapist’s hands). They also consider TCM practices like cupping or tuina massage in mechanical terms. This module essentially teaches them to see ancient manual therapies through the lens of biomechanics and robotics.

Mechanical engineers address the physical interface between devices and humans. They learn about ergonomics and human comfort in the context of mind-body therapies. For example, if designing a meditation pod or a yoga assistance robot, they need to ensure it supports the body without causing stress. Objectives include designing apparatus that can facilitate posture (like a robotic exoskeleton to assist in yoga stretches for those with limited mobility) and considering how to keep patients relaxed and safe when interacting with machines.

While this is not a main focus for mechanical engineers, they still gain awareness of instrumentation for lab diagnostics. For instance, they might study the mechanics of automated lab analyzers or imaging machines (MRI, CT scanners) – many of which involve complex moving parts and precision mechanics. This informs them how to integrate their mechanical designs with diagnostic outputs (for example, designing a robot that can draw blood or handle samples, interfacing with omics testing pipelines).

Mechanical/mechatronics engineers could contribute to the manufacturing of natural remedies. They learn about designing equipment for processing herbs – grinders, extractors, tablet-makers – using principles of chemical engineering and fluid mechanics. A learning objective might be to design a small-scale machine for an integrative clinic that can produce fresh herbal extracts or essential oils on-site with precision and hygiene.

This module covers the mechanical aspects of regenerative therapies. Students learn about tissue engineering scaffolds and the bioreactors that grow tissues – which often involve fluid dynamics and mechanical forces (e.g. stretching cells to encourage growth). They might also study prosthetics and implants used in regenerative medicine (like joint replacements or 3D-printed bone scaffolds). Objectives include designing better prosthetic devices that integrate with the body (perhaps inspired by yoga postures to improve comfort) or machines that apply mechanical stimulation to cells to guide regeneration.

Mechanical engineers dive into the control algorithms that drive smart machines. They learn to incorporate AI for vision (like a robot that “sees” the vein for venipuncture or identifies acupuncture points) and for decision-making (a therapeutic robot that adjusts pressure based on patient feedback). They refine their skills in sensors and actuators integration, ensuring precise and adaptive motions. For example, a robot that assists in rehabilitation might use machine learning to tailor its exercise routine to a patient’s progress.

In robotics, feedback from sensors is crucial. They focus on integrating biosensors (force sensors, pressure mats, motion capture cameras) into robotic systems to create closed-loop control. One objective is developing a system where a robot performing a treatment (like a robotic chiropractor or acupressure unit) adjusts in real-time based on patient physiological responses (muscle tension, heart rate). They learn which biosignals are relevant – e.g. if heart rate spikes, the robot might ease off pressure, indicating discomfort.

A modern concept mechanical engineers learn is creating digital twins of patients – virtual biomechanical models personalized to a patient’s anatomy. This overlaps with computational biology: they might use imaging data to model a patient’s spine or knee, then simulate different interventions (yoga stretches, chiropractic adjustments) to predict outcomes. It’s a bit cross-disciplinary, but gives them tools to virtually test their devices or therapies. They also see how data from multiple patients can refine these models (bioinformatics meets biomechanics).

Mech/Mechatronics engineers are taught how to work in clinical research teams. They learn about setting up trials for devices (similar to ECE’s focus): how to measure outcomes when testing a new robotic therapy, how to collect patient feedback, and refine prototypes accordingly. They also delve into the regulatory side (FDA’s process for medical robotics, ISO safety standards for electrical and mechanical safety). The objective is ensuring that by the time they build a robot, they know the pathway to getting it into a hospital or clinic legitimately.

In this module, they consider the full spectrum of integrative treatments and where assistive devices can play a role. For instance, in an Ayurvedic panchakarma clinic, could mechanization improve consistency or relieve therapist labor? In a TCM acupuncture session, could a robotic system place needles with precision guided by imaging? They evaluate such possibilities ethically and practically. A project could involve designing a robotic acupuncture system where a robot arm precisely inserts needles based on points selected by a practitioner on a computer interface. They must ensure the device augments rather than replaces the practitioner, focusing on repetitive or high-precision tasks.

Mechanical and mechatronics students culminate their learning by building a functional prototype. Past examples could include a rehabilitation robot that helps paralyzed patients do guided yoga stretches, or an automated herbal capsule filling machine for pharmacy use. Another might be a diagnostic robot – a movable kiosk that can perform basic health checks (blood pressure, pulse, tongue analysis via camera) to assist integrative doctors in initial assessments. The capstone is often developed in collaboration with medical partners to ensure it addresses a real clinical pain point.

Application Process

Stage – 1
Eligibility & Application
Applicants provide GATE score (preferred) or strong CGPA with portfolio of relevant tech projects, along with CV, SOP, and academic transcripts.
Stage – 2
Score Normalization
Academic Index is computed by standardizing graduation marks and entrance score (if available) to ensure fair merit evaluation.
Stage – 3
ISAT Examination
Engineering-specific ISAT section evaluates branch fundamentals (e.g., DSA, circuits, signals, mechanics) and ability to apply technology to healthcare.
stage – 4
Shortlisting
Shortlisting is based on CPIS ranking, balancing academic performance with analytical and technical aptitude.
stage – 5
Interview
Panel assesses innovation mindset, practical problem-solving, portfolio quality, and readiness to translate engineering into health-tech solutions.
stage – 6
Final Selection
Final Selection Score combines academic merit, ISAT percentile, and interview evaluation to determine admission offers.
stage -7
Enrollment & Bridging
Selected candidates complete bridging modules in human biology, anatomy, and physiology to prepare for healthcare-focused coursework.
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