AI for Good: Using Technology to Democratize Epilepsy Diagnosis

For millions of people living with epilepsy, access to accurate diagnosis remains out of reach. In low- and middle-income countries, limited medical infrastructure, scarce specialists, and high diagnostic costs create life-altering barriers. Through #AIforGood, technology is helping close this gap—combining AI, mobile health, and human expertise to make epilepsy care more accessible, equitable, and effective.

Epilepsy Beyond the Diagnosis: A Human Story

Living with epilepsy is not only a medical challenge, but also an emotional and social one. From childhood, recurring seizures, delayed diagnoses, and stigma can deeply affect quality of life. In many communities, epilepsy is misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or untreated for years due to lack of awareness and access to specialists.

Living with epilepsy is not only a medical challenge, but also an emotional and social one

“Epilepsy feels like a prison—you’re trapped inside,” one patient explains. Mental wellbeing is often overlooked, while families struggle to afford advanced diagnostics such as EEGs or MRIs.

This is where technology, guided by empathy and purpose, can change lives.

Closing the Epilepsy Treatment Gap with AI and Mobile Health

Globally, one of the biggest barriers to epilepsy care is diagnosis. In some regions, there may be only one neurologist for millions of people. EEG devices are expensive, difficult to operate, and rarely available outside major hospitals.

AI-powered health solutions are redefining this reality. By leveraging smartphones, automation, and cloud connectivity, it is now possible to capture, interpret, and share EEG data remotely bringing expert-level diagnostics closer to underserved communities. AI-driven analysis accelerates diagnosis, reduces years of untreated disability, and gives patients access to timely care that can dramatically improve quality of life.

“If you have the proper diagnosis and take the right treatment, nearly 75% of people with epilepsy can live seizure-free,” explains a healthcare expert involved in the initiative.

Brain Capture: Affordable EEG Diagnosis Powered by AI

Brain Capture is a breakthrough mobile EEG solution designed for accessibility, simplicity, and scale. Built to operate in low-resource environments, the system enables non-experts to conduct EEG recordings with minimal training.

Key innovations include:

• A lightweight, durable EEG cap designed for easy positioning

• A low-cost amplifier delivering high-quality brain signal capture

• A smartphone application that records, uploads, and securely shares EEG data

• Remote interpretation by specialists using AI-assisted analysis

By combining AI, automation, and mobile technology, Brain Capture enables accurate diagnosis without requiring expensive infrastructure or on-site neurologists.

AI as an Enabler, Not a Replacement

In this model, AI does not replace clinicians—it amplifies their reach. AI helps structure EEG data, flag patterns, and support interpretation, while human experts provide the final diagnosis and treatment decisions.

This hybrid approach ensures reliability, scalability, and trust. AI handles complexity at speed; humans manage judgment, ethics, and care.

At Akkodis, we believe AI should augment human expertise—especially in healthcare, where accuracy and empathy matter most, says Mehdi Mounsif, AI Tech Lead at Akkodis.

Why AI for Good Matters

AI for Good initiatives like Brain Capture demonstrate how technology can:

• Reduce years of untreated disability

• Improve health equity across regions

• Lower costs while increasing diagnostic accuracy

• Empower communities through accessible innovation

By democratizing access to epilepsy diagnosis, AI becomes a catalyst for dignity, inclusion, and better health outcomes—globally.

From Diagnosis to Dignity: Changing Perceptions

Beyond healthcare, technology can reshape identity. Advocacy through photography, storytelling, and awareness campaigns helps shift perceptions—from defining individuals by illness to recognizing them as creators, professionals, and contributors.

As one advocate shares, “I’m no longer seen as an epileptic photographer—but as a photographer who advocates for epilepsy.”

AI for Good: Technology That Creates Real Impact

AI has the power to transform lives when guided by purpose. At Akkodis, we believe innovation should serve humanity—bridging gaps in healthcare, accessibility, and opportunity.

Join us in advancing AI for Good as we move toward a more holistic approach. Discover how technology can drive meaningful, inclusive change.