Updates
Announcements, research notes, awards and milestones from the Vahini team. Filter by what you're interested in.
“One smart pen, numerous learning possibilities” (28 Jun 2026): a feature on why Vahini exists, the dual-IMU sensing behind the pen, and the personalised handwriting-improvement research it enables. See press coverage →
“One smart pen, numerous learning possibilities”: a feature on Vahini's origin (why should a visually impaired student's ability to write an exam depend on someone else's availability), the dual-IMU sensing behind the pen, and the personalised handwriting-improvement research it enables.
See press coverageWe demoed the dual-IMU pen and the live analyser to the academic and incubation team, opening pilot conversations.
All eventsShared the sensing technology and patent-backed approach with a technical audience, with interest in research collaboration.
All eventsVahini won the DeepTech Innovation Award at the Andhra Pradesh Digital Technology Summit 2026, Visakhapatnam, for outstanding innovation & excellence.
See the awardShowcased the pen-as-platform vision at the Annual Tech Summit to founders, mentors and the startup ecosystem.
All eventsReserve early units of the Vahini sensor pen and help fund the build. Pre-order holders hear about milestones first.
Pre-orderOur core dual-IMU sensing method is now covered by a granted Indian patent, defensible IP at the hardware and signal layer.
See the patentVahini is recognised as a startup under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, credibility for partners and institutions.
Our IPA short note on why the motion behind a stroke, speed, pressure, hesitation, carries signal a photo of the finished page cannot.
Presented at ni-msme Hyderabad with a stall visit from the Honourable Minister and officials, who saw the pen and live analysis first-hand.
All eventsHow we're gathering handwriting-motion data across five Indic scripts the right way, with explicit consent and zero image retention.
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