The AI-Powered Roti Checker
The conversation started when an X user shared a picture of her almost perfectly round roti, captioning it, “Gol roti banana bhi ek art hai.” In response, the IITian introduced his AI tool, RotiChecker.ai, which scored the roti an impressive 91 out of 100. He then added a challenge: “420 likes and rotichecker.ai goes public!” The post quickly went viral, leading to increased searches for “Roti Maker” on Google Trends.
Following the viral success, the developer humorously pitched for investment, stating, “Seeking an investor to procure the domain name, offering 10% equity in return. Let’s make it happen!” His website soon displayed the tagline, “Dough or Die: The Great Gol Roti Challenge.”
With growing interest, the developer made a minor adjustment to the domain name for SEO optimization, rebranding it as RotiMeter.ai. The change didn’t slow down engagement, as users continued to express both excitement and skepticism. Some suggested expanding the concept to evaluate other kitchen essentials, such as a Chai Colour Checker or a Dosa Checker.
Mixed Reactions Online
While many found the AI amusing and innovative, others questioned its usefulness. One user sarcastically remarked, “US has ChatGPT, China has DeepSeek, and we have RotiMeter.ai.” Another commented, “Who’s gonna check the thickness? That matters more for taste than shape.” A third user wrote, “Launch when? Would need to keep it away from my mom.”
However, the developer dismissed accusations of gender bias, after some labeled the tool “misogynistic.” Sharing posts from men who also tested 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.”
Despite criticism, the AI gained massive traction, accumulating over 450,000 views on X. Several investors even reached out, prompting the developer to jokingly mention applying to Y Combinator. “Thanks to multiple investors who reached out. Quickest money ever made,” he wrote.
The success of RotiMeter.ai has ignited conversations about AI’s role in everyday life. With growing demand for similar tools, it raises the question—will AI soon become a staple in Indian kitchens?