BeAble Health, a healthtech company developing AI-enabled, game-based rehabilitation technologies, has signed a tripartite agreement with Jeevaniyam Research Center and the Centre for Healthcare Entrepreneurship (CfHE) at IIT Hyderabad. The collaboration aims to develop, clinically validate, and scale affordable AI-led rehabilitation solutions for children with neurodevelopmental and neuromuscular conditions such as cerebral palsy (CP), autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and ADHD.
The partnership focuses on bridging the technology, clinical, and skill gaps that currently limit access to modern rehabilitation tools in India. By integrating BeAble Health’s engineering capabilities, Jeevaniyam’s clinical experience, and IIT Hyderabad’s innovation ecosystem, the initiative seeks to create a robust platform for advancing technology-driven rehabilitation for children with disabilities.
Speaking about the collaboration, Professor Renu John from IIT Hyderabad said, “Our focus has always been on helping innovations move from the lab to real-world impact. Through this partnership, BeAble Health and Jeevaniyam will have access to our prototyping infrastructure, mentorship on regulatory pathways, IP strategy, and business planning. We will also help connect them with investors, industry partners, and the broader healthcare ecosystem to accelerate development and scale-up.”
Dr Reshmi Pramod, Founder and Medical Director of Jeevaniyam Hospitals, said, “Through this collaboration with BeAble Health and CfHE, we aim to explore how AI-led rehabilitation can improve therapy for children with cerebral palsy, autism, and for adults living with stroke or Parkinson’s disease. We believe in combining traditional care with modern rehabilitation tools to make therapy more personalized, engaging, and effective.”
Jeevaniyam operates the Jeevaniyam Ayurveda Hospital and Research Centre in Kochi and recently inaugurated its new flagship facility, Jeevaniyam Medipolis, envisioned as a Centre of Excellence for Child Care, Neuro Care, Mind Care, and Family Care. The centre blends Ayurveda with modern diagnostics and research to create a holistic rehabilitation environment that supports neurodiverse individuals and their families.
Habib Ali, CEO and Co-Founder of BeAble Health, said, “About three in every 1,000 children in India are born with cerebral palsy, and millions live with autism or ADHD. Rehabilitation for these children is often repetitive and difficult to sustain. Technology can make therapy more engaging and effective. Devices like ArmAble help children practice motor movements through interactive therapy. This partnership allows us to validate and scale such solutions to make a real difference for children and their families.”
The collaboration will advance pediatric rehabilitation through three main areas:
- Technology development: BeAble’s ArmAble device, designed for motor rehabilitation in children with CP and neuromuscular disorders, will undergo clinical usability testing and validation at Jeevaniyam’s Kochi facility. Feedback from patients and therapists will guide product improvements to ensure safety and age-appropriateness.
- Training and skill-building: Structured programs for therapists, clinicians, and students will be introduced to build confidence in using technology-based rehabilitation. Internships and academic projects at Jeevaniyam and IIT Hyderabad will help develop skilled professionals in pediatric rehabilitation and biomedical engineering.
- Research and innovation: The partners will conduct approved clinical studies to generate evidence on rehabilitation outcomes for children with CP, ASD, ADHD, and neuromuscular disorders. CfHE–IIT Hyderabad will support grant applications, provide prototyping infrastructure, and mentor BeAble in regulatory and commercial strategy.
This collaboration marks a significant step toward making advanced, evidence-backed rehabilitation accessible to children across India through the integration of technology, clinical research, and innovation.
