The AI-powered tool, named Amruth Swasth Bharath, uses face-scanning technology to carry out tests in just 20 to 60 seconds. (AI generated image)
Hyderabad’s Niloufer Hospital has become the first in India to introduce artificial intelligence-based tool that conducts non-invasive blood tests without using needles, vials, or laboratories.
The innovative system, developed by health-tech startup Quick Vitals, was recently launched at the hospital’s Red Hills campus in Lakdikapul. It promises to deliver blood test results in under a minute, simply by scanning a person’s face using a smartphone or tablet camera, according to a India Today report.
The AI-powered tool, named Amruth Swasth Bharath, uses face-scanning technology to carry out tests in just 20 to 60 seconds. It eliminates the need for drawing blood and could significantly speed up health assessments, especially in areas with limited access to medical facilities.
Unlike traditional methods, this system relies on Photoplethysmography (PPG)—a technique that detects changes in light absorption on the skin. It can measure vital signs such as blood pressure, heart rate, oxygen levels (SpO2), respiration rate, haemoglobin A1c, stress levels, and even activity in the nervous system.
Quick Vitals founder Harish Bisam told India Today that the app makes health monitoring “as easy as taking a selfie.” He added that the goal is to bring essential health services to underserved populations, especially in rural regions.
The technology is also seen as a major advantage for maternal and child healthcare. Dr Ravi Kumar, Superintendent of Niloufer Hospital, said the tool would help in early diagnosis for women and children.
Dr Santhosh Kralet of the National Medical Commission highlighted that conditions like anaemia, which often go unnoticed, could be detected more efficiently with wider screening using this tool.
The system can also support wearable sensors for continuous health monitoring and allows secure, multi-user access. All data is stored securely and shared only with authorised medical professionals, in line with Indian data privacy regulations.
The launch at Niloufer marks the first institutional use of the technology, but Quick Vitals has announced that Maharashtra will be the next state to implement the system, expanding access to AI-powered diagnostics across India.
