This is the inspiring tale of a 24-year-old who transformed his childhood curiosity into a mission to democratize neuroscience education, resulting in a global impact felt across 22 countries with Upside Down Labs.
His mission was to democratize neuroscience education for Indian students, nurturing their interest in the subject from an early age.
At the age of six, @Deepak Khatri began experimenting with electronics, dismantling his toys to understand their inner workings. By the time he turned eight, he had graduated to dissecting larger devices like television sets, eager to explore their intricate mechanisms.
In 2017, Deepak showcased his remarkable talent by crafting a low-cost bio amplifier, designed for potential use in prosthetics and human augmentation, all while pursuing his Bachelor of Engineering(BE) in biotechnology at @Netaji Subhas Institute of Technology.
His innovative project earned him recognition and a prize at his college. This accomplishment fueled his ambition, leading him to launch his first DIY kit, named the Bioamp v1, on the online marketplace Tindie in 2019.
Simultaneously, Deepak participated in the Google Summer of Code, a free and open-source software coding initiative where he secured a substantial stipend of Rs 2 lakh. He wisely used this financial boost to kickstart his own venture.
In December 2020, he officially registered his company, Upside Down Labs. They introduced affordable DIY neuroscience kits, starting at just Rs 499, enabling students and researchers to embark on exciting projects.
These kits are suitable for children in Class 6 and above, with parental supervision recommended for younger users. Notably, all their research remains open-source, promoting widespread learning.
Currently, Upside Down Labs boasts an array of eight products, with the Bioamp EXG pill standing out as the most popular. This innovative board allows users to record biopotential signals from the heart (ECG), muscles (EMG), eyes (EOG), and brain (EEG) without the need for additional hardware or software filters.
Beyond offering DIY kits, Upside Down Labs provides custom technology development services to companies. They have made their knowledge freely accessible, aiming to inspire more students to explore fields like AI robotics and neuroscience.
They have already significantly reduced the cost of their kits by a factor of ten and aspire to drive costs down further. Ultimately, their goal is to make neuroscience education as accessible as possible.
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