IIT Indore creates an AI-powered human-like mimic to identify illnesses in the human body

AI-Powered Human Replica for Disease Detection Showcased at MP Regional AI Impact Conference 2026

An artificial intelligence-powered human body replica capable of detecting disease patterns drew wide attention at the Madhya Pradesh Regional AI Impact Conference 2026, held in Bhopal on January 15. Developed by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Indore, the human-like replica is designed to assist doctors with early and preventive diagnosis by simulating how diseases affect the human body.

The AI-powered model functions as a digital twin of the human body and can mimic basic human actions such as breathing and blinking. By analysing disease-related parameters, the system enables researchers and medical professionals to study the progression of illnesses and test preventive measures in a simulated environment.

Vaibhav Jain from Drishti CPS at IIT Indore said the initiative is part of broader efforts to translate advanced technologies into healthcare applications. Drishti CPS is a technology innovation hub supported by the Department of Science and Technology under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS).

“At Drishti CPS, we provide support for technology development programmes for faculty and students, along with startup support. So far, we have funded around 89 startups across various domains,” Jain said. “We have recently expanded into healthcare through a new initiative called the Charak DT (Digital Twin) Platform, under which we are developing a digital twin of the human body to enable preventive diagnosis of diseases.”

Jain explained that the digital twin allows researchers to simulate medical interventions such as medication and treatment procedures on the replica before applying them to real patients. “This patient replica looks like a real human, capable of breathing and blinking. Preventive measures can be tested on the digital twin to understand their impact,” he said.

Currently, the team has developed a digital twin model of the human lungs, trained using AI on various physiological parameters associated with disease development. When these parameters cross certain thresholds, the system can assist in diagnosing potential health conditions. Jain said future versions of the Charak DT platform will include digital twins of the cardiovascular system and other organs.

He also noted that the project has received clinical validation support from three All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) institutions, including AIIMS Bhopal, AIIMS Delhi and AIIMS Raipur, strengthening its potential for real-world medical applications.

The showcase highlighted the growing role of artificial intelligence and digital twin technologies in transforming preventive healthcare and medical research in India.