Bengaluru-Based IITian Develops AI Tool To Measure 'Roundness' Of Rotis, Gets Mixed Response Online

In a unique blend of technology and tradition, an innovative AI tool has been developed to assess the roundness of chapatis. Created by an IIT Kharagpur graduate based in Bengaluru, the AI tool "rotichecker.ai" has generated considerable buzz on social media.

The conversation was sparked when a user shared a photo of her almost perfectly round roti, captioned, "Gol roti banana bhi ek art hai."

In response, Animesh Chouhan introduced the AI tool, which evaluated the roti, awarding it an impressive score of 91 out of 100.

Chouhan then issued a challenge, stating that if the post received 420 likes, he would make the link publicly available. The post quickly went viral, leading to a surge in Google searches for "Roti Maker."

The techie explained that he had created the AI model in his spare time as a joke. "Seeking an investor to procure the domain name, offering 10% equity in return. Let's make it happen!" he shared, adding a link to the AI checker.

"RotiChecker.ai. Dough or Die: The Great Gol Roti Challenge. Coming soon," read the website. This innovative tool promises to be a game-changer for home cooks and perfectionists alike, offering an objective evaluation of their roti-making skills.

The idea has sparked both humour and curiosity, with some suggesting a similar AI-powered tool to assess the colour of chai. However, not everyone was impressed with the AI-powered roti evaluator, with some questioning its practicality and usefulness.

One user remarked, "The US has ChatGPT, China has DeepSeek, and we have RotiMeter.ai."

Another pointed out that the tool only assesses the shape of the roti, whereas thickness is a more important factor in determining taste.

The developer also faced accusations of gender bias, with some labelling the tool as "misogynistic." However, Chouhan dismissed these claims by sharing posts from men who had also used the tool to evaluate their rotis.

He stated, "Who said this platform is only for women? If you assumed that, then that's your own misogyny showing, not mine. We have men posting here too. Cheers!"