Animesh Chouhan, an IIT Kharagpur student from Bengaluru, has created an AI tool called RotiChecker.ai, designed to assess the roundness of a roti. The tool analyzes the shape and size of a roti, providing a percentage score for accuracy. On January 31, Chouhan demonstrated its capabilities, showcasing a 91% roundness score in a viral social media post.

Unexpectedly, his creation gained immense traction online, catching the attention of investors. Chouhan even shared a Google Trends screenshot showing a surge in searches for related AI tools like Dosa Checker and Chai Colour Checker. What started as a lighthearted experiment in his free time soon turned into a potential business venture. Seizing the opportunity, he announced his search for investors, offering 10% equity in exchange for funding to secure the domain name.

To increase engagement, Chouhan later rebranded his tool as RotiMeter.ai, a move that triggered mixed reactions. While many lauded his creativity, others criticized the idea as trivial or even controversial. Some users dismissed it as unnecessary, questioning its relevance, while others debated its societal implications. One user found the tool humorous yet insignificant, while another countered accusations of misogyny, arguing that assumptions about gender roles reflected personal biases rather than the tool itself.

Beyond shape accuracy, skeptics pointed out that roti thickness plays a bigger role in taste, questioning whether the tool addressed a real problem. Comments like “Never understood this North Indian obsession with perfect round rotis” and “China has DeepSeek, and we have RotiChecker.ai” further fueled the debate.

Despite the mixed reactions, the tool continues to stir curiosity and conversation. In a world where AI is revolutionizing industries like technology, healthcare, and business, it is now making its way into content creation—and even the kitchen. From plagiarism checkers to grammar tools, AI helps streamline tasks. With RotiChecker.ai, the art of making the perfect roti has now entered the AI era.