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14-year-old develops AI app for heart disease detection

19-03-2025 01:00:00 AM

As the world’s youngest AI-certified professional, with certifications from Oracle and ARM, Siddharth continues to inspire the next generation of innovators. His app, CircadiaV—also known as Circadian AI—is revolutionizing early detection of cardiovascular diseases, serving as a shining example of how young talent can make a global impact in AI-driven healthcare

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Siddharth Nandyala, a 14-year-old NRI student hailing from Anantapur and currently residing in Dallas, Texas, has achieved a ground breaking milestone in healthcare innovation with the development of 'CircadiaV,' an AI-powered mobile application.

This remarkable app can detect heart diseases in just seven seconds using smartphone-based heart sound recordings, boasting an accuracy rate exceeding 96%. It has been successfully tested on over 15,000 patients in the U.S. and 700 patients in India, including trials at Guntur Government General Hospital (GGH).

Siddharth recently showcased his invention to Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu, who praised his exceptional talent and highlighted the significance of healthcare advancements through artificial intelligence. Naidu assured Siddharth of complete governmental support for further research, stating, “Siddharth’s dedication to using technology for the betterment of humanity is extraordinary. His achievements inspire us all.”

Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan also congratulated Siddharth on his impressive accomplishment. Accompanied by his family, who moved to the U.S. in 2010, and Health Minister Satyakumar Yadav, Siddharth shared his vision for revolutionizing medical diagnostics.

Introduced to STEM by his mother at the age of seven, Siddharth’s passion for technology flourished with his first electronics kit. He noted, “She taught me how to code, but I quickly realized that many kits were either too expensive or lacked essential materials to fully grasp concepts.” His entrepreneurial family further fuelled his passion, with his father, Mahesh Nandyala, leading AI-based startups, and his twin sister, Sowmya, an aspiring entrepreneur as well.

Siddharth’s upcoming project, an affordable prosthetic arm powered by electroencephalography (EEG) technology, is poised to transform the lives of amputees. Unlike traditional prosthetic arms priced at over $400,000, Siddharth’s model costs just $300, offering a much-needed affordable alternative, particularly for children who frequently require replacements as they grow. This ground-breaking innovation is being refined at T-Works for commercial release.