The PhDians community witnessed an inspiring and thought-provoking episode of Technobites, the flagship podcast series, as Veerendra Batulla, a global innovator and visionary technologist, hosted by Mr. Irfan, an industrial specialist with over 10 years of experience. This eye-tracking platform is not only advancing the state of human-computer interaction but also opening new pathways in healthcare, education, and behavioral sciences.
Eye-tracking as a concept has existed for decades, but Pupil DX redefines the field by integrating precision hardware with artificial intelligence–driven analytics. During the conversation, Batulla explained how the system captures gaze patterns with exceptional accuracy, processes them instantly, and translates the data into meaningful insights. He illustrated how the technology can revolutionize rehabilitation medicine by enabling patients with limited mobility to interact with assistive devices through eye movements, while therapists can track recovery progress in greater detail. In education, the platform provides a window into student engagement, allowing teachers to adapt learning environments in real time. In research domains such as psychology and neurology, Pupil DX offers a non-intrusive yet powerful way to study attention and cognition, creating opportunities for deeper understanding of human behavior. “Our hope is to make gaze-based interaction both seamless and insightful bridging human cognition and technology,” Batulla remarked, capturing the essence of his vision.
What stood out equally in this episode was Batulla’s own multidisciplinary background, which has been the driving force behind Pupil DX. His expertise in computer vision and artificial intelligence enables him to build robust models for processing complex data, while his skills in hardware integration ensure that the devices themselves are precise and reliable. Beyond the technical foundation, his deep understanding of human-computer interaction allows him to design systems that are intuitive and user-friendly. This rare ability to translate abstract technological concepts into real-world, practical applications demonstrates why Batulla is widely regarded as a global innovator. His work is not only about creating tools but about crafting solutions that respond directly to the needs of patients, learners, and researchers.
The episode was also remarkable for the way it engaged audiences both offline and online. A group of participants attended the live recording in person, interacting with Batulla directly and experiencing the conversation firsthand. At the same time, viewers from across the world joined the session virtually through YouTube, posting their questions and reflections in the live chat. This hybrid participation created a lively and inclusive atmosphere, where voices from different geographies and backgrounds came together to contribute to the discussion. The combination of face-to-face dialogue and real-time digital engagement
reflected the very spirit of PhDians as a platform connecting people across boundaries to exchange ideas and spark innovation.
As part of the Technobites series, which consistently brings researchers and innovators into the spotlight, this episode reinforced the importance of giving visionaries a stage to share their journeys. Through his appearance, Veerendra Batulla not only presented the transformative potential of Pupil DX but also showcased how multidisciplinary skills, when combined with a human-centered vision, can create technologies that truly make a difference.
With this episode, PhDians once again demonstrated its mission of amplifying voices that shape the future of science and technology. Veerendra Batulla’s work with Pupil DX is a reminder that the next frontier of innovation lies at the intersection of engineering, analytics, and empathy, where technology responds to human needs in ways once thought impossible.
Watch episode: Technobites Exclusive: Veerendra Batulla, The Global Innovator Behind Pupil DX | Hosted by Mr. Irfan
