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Ravi Shastri-backed firm debuts AI injury-prevention tech at CES
The Smartan system has shown a 42 percent drop in sports injuries in pilots in India.
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Malvika Choudhary - Fri, 09, Jan 2026
- 14:19 EST
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Left to right: Sanjay Thiyagarajan (Co-founder and CTO, Smartan) alongside Arunesh Raja (Co- founder and CEO, Smartan) / Smartan Fittech
An innovative startup, supported by former Indian cricketer and coach Ravi Shastri, has unveiled its artificial intelligence platform aimed at injury prevention and rehabilitation during CES 2026.
Smartan is co-founded by Sanjay Thiyagarajan, a 19-year-old undergraduate student at Case Western Reserve University, and Arunesh Raja, a Purdue University graduate.
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Their computer vision–based platform uses ordinary cameras and smartphones to conduct real-time biomechanical analysis, aiming to replace expensive laboratory-based motion analysis setups.
The company said pilot deployments across sports academies in India resulted in a 42 percent reduction in form-related injuries and enabled real-time technique correction and structured rehabilitation tracking.
“We’ve democratized biomechanical analysis that previously required expensive laboratory equipment,” Raja said. “Our platform works with any camera, analyzes movement in real time with sub-100-millisecond latency, and provides instant feedback to prevent injuries before they occur.”
The founders said the technology addresses a global problem, with about 8.6 million sports injuries occurring each year worldwide and healthcare costs estimated at $33 billion, much of which is linked to preventable form-related issues.
Thiyagarajan, who serves as Smartan’s chief technology officer, developed the core technology while studying engineering in the United States. He is currently pursuing his undergraduate degree at Case Western Reserve University and leads product design and engineering at the company.
“Being amongst the youngest entrepreneurs at CES feels surreal,” Thiyagarajan said. “But watching investors and partners get excited about the technology we built in Chennai validates that Indian innovation can compete globally.”
Raja, the company’s chief executive officer, holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering technology from Purdue University and has previously worked in engineering, sales and fitness-related ventures in the U.S. and India before co-founding Smartan in 2024.
The company said CES 2026 also marks its entry into the U.S. market, where it plans to target sports academies, corporate wellness programs and medical facilities. At the event, Smartan is also showcasing enhanced rehabilitation features for clinicians and physiotherapists.
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