MUMBAI, India, July 7 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202641059538 A) filed by Manakula Vinayagar Institute Of Technology on May 11, 2026, for Design And Development Of An Iot Based Smart Hair Comb With Ai Powered Health Analysis.
Inventors include Kc Nithyasree; Dr. N. Palanivel; P Nidheshwar; Sivagnanam R; V. Kumaraguru; and U. Muruganantham.
The application for the patent was published on July 03, 2026, under issue no. 27/2026.
Abstract: ABSTRACT Title: DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF AN lOT-BASED SMART HAIR COMB WITH AI-POWERED HEALTH ANALYSIS ยท -The titled invention discloses an lo'f-based smart-t'lair eomb-designed-for real-time monitoring of hair and scalp health during regular use. The system comprises a handheld comb with comb teeth (1) integrated with a microscopic camera (2) and a 10 scalp imaging module (3) for capturing hair and scalp images. A temperature and humidity sensor (4), UV exposure sensor (5), and pollution & VOC sensor (6) continuously collect environmental data affecting hair condition. A microcontroller unit (7) processes the collected data using an onboard AI model to detect conditions such as dandruff, split ends, hair thinning, and scalp dryness. A wireless communication 15 module (8) transmits diagnostics and recommendations to a mobile application. A haptic feedback actuator (9) provides alerts during combing, and a battery power unit (10) supplies power for operation. The invention provides a portable, integrated, and secure solution for personalized hair care management
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