PV Sindhu’s head gadget decoded: The tiny AI device tracking her brain signals

Brain patch

PV Sindhu’s post-match interview caught attention after she was seen wearing a small device on her head. The gadget, called Temple, is designed as an AI-powered brain monitoring device that tracks brain activity, giving athletes insights into stress, fatigue and recovery patterns.

Hidden gadget

The small device stuck near the temple is not a fitness band or ordinary wearable. Temple is placed on the head using medical-grade double-sided tape and works as a brain-monitoring tool, collecting data that can help users understand their mental and physical state.

AI reading

Temple uses light-based sensors to monitor brain signals through the head. The collected information is then processed with artificial intelligence, converting complex brain activity data into reports that can provide insights into stress levels, recovery and overall wellness.

Athlete advantage

For professional athletes like PV Sindhu, recovery and performance tracking can make a major difference. The brain-monitoring device can offer additional information beyond traditional fitness metrics by helping track how the brain responds to training, pressure and physical exhaustion.

Creator story

The device has gained attention because of its connection with Deepinder Goyal, founder of Zomato. Temple is part of his health-tech venture aimed at exploring advanced ways to monitor human health through wearable technology and AI-based insights.

Tiny technology

Despite its advanced purpose, Temple is designed to be a compact wearable. The device is around one inch in size and, after charging, can reportedly be worn on the head for around three to four hours, making continuous brain monitoring more practical.