On World Stroke Day, HCAH SuVitas Rehabilitation Centre in Hyderabad launched the Center for Advanced Robotics and Recovery, representing a significant advancement in stroke and neuro rehabilitation. The center embodies HCAH’s commitment to achieving the fastest recovery in India through robotics, artificial intelligence, and a harmonious integration of science, data, and human care. Telangana is experiencing a notable increase in stroke cases, with urban patients aged 18 to 45 now comprising nearly 20-30%. Factors such as sedentary lifestyles, stress, obesity, and post-COVID complications are major contributors to this concerning trend. With a rising demand for specialized rehabilitation, HCAH is transforming the concept of recovery into something measurable, data-driven, and focused on the patient.
Currently, India has only 1,251 stroke rehabilitation centers for a population of 1.46 billion, or one for approximately every 1.17 million people. This discrepancy highlights the urgent need for organized, technology-enhanced recovery care. HCAH is addressing this need with its Robotics & Recovery Labs, beginning in Telangana and set to expand to Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Kolkata. By merging robotic technology, AI-based therapy monitoring, and clinical expertise, HCAH aims to establish a new benchmark for outcome-oriented rehabilitation. At the Hyderabad facility, technology and recovery are intertwined through a comprehensive array of top-tier robotic systems designed for safety, precision, and speed.
Robotic Gait Training Systems, Robotic Arm and Hand Rehabilitation Units, Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation (NMES), Gamified Balance Boards, and Virtual Reality (VR) Neurotherapy work together to assist patients in walking, moving, speaking, and balancing again—enabling thousands of precise repetitions per session that accelerate the retraining of the brain and body compared to traditional approaches. Patients can achieve up to 1,000 guided steps in just 30 minutes with exoskeleton-assisted gait systems that replicate natural walking while providing full support. Notably, the flagship robotic gait trainer Gaitor—a homegrown innovation—showcases India’s advancing capabilities in medtech. For recovery of the arm and hand, robotic-assisted therapy tracks every movement and effort in real time, ensuring measurable progress.
NMES devices help strengthen the muscles associated with swallowing and speech, aiding patients in regaining independent eating, speaking, and breathing abilities. Engaging rehabilitation experiences are enhanced through gamified balance therapy and VR-based motor training, promoting neuroplasticity and cognitive function for lasting recovery. Dr. Gaurav Thukral, Co-Founder and President of HCAH India, stated: “The initial 90 days following a stroke or major surgery are critical in a patient’s recovery journey. Our singular focus at the HCAH Robotics and Recovery Lab is to deliver the fastest possible recovery. Every aspect of this ecosystem is crafted to expedite healing.
Robotic gait systems facilitate rapid and safe mobility rebuilding, AI-powered dashboards monitor each achievement in real time, and therapists utilize this data to tailor sessions with scientific accuracy. By combining robotics, analytics, and empathetic care, we are establishing a new national standard for how quickly and thoroughly patients can regain mobility, speech, and independence.” Ankit Goel, Co-Founder and President of HCAH, remarked: “The Robotics & Recovery Lab demonstrates our belief that recovery should be as scientifically grounded as treatment itself. By integrating robotics, AI, and the skills of our therapists, we ensure the recovery process is measurable, consistent, and inspiring. Our collaboration with Apollo Ayurveda provides an additional dimension—holistically healing both the body and mind.
With each patient we assist in walking, speaking, or eating once more, we move closer to our aspiration of a nation that recovers more swiftly and effectively.” Dr. BSV Raju, MS, DNB(ortho), MCh(Neuro), Senior Consultant Neuro & Spine Surgeon, added: “Robotic-assisted therapy allows clinicians to guide numerous precise movements in each session. It aids the brain in relearning lost functions and enhances neuroplasticity at an unprecedented pace. With the integration of VR, NMES, and gamified balance systems, patients regain mobility, speech, and coordination in a more natural and confident manner.
This lab exemplifies the intersection of science and care, transforming recovery into a journey of rediscovery.” For patients and their families, this center represents more than just a medical facility; it is a place where they can sit, stand, speak, swallow, walk, and return home once more. The HCAH Robotics & Recovery Lab is not solely about treatment; it represents the revival of life in motion.
