Gait GuardianGait Guardian addresses the challenge with a fall detection system that can not only call for help but can even predict pending health problems.
Problem
Falls represent a critical threat to the independence of the aging population, with one in four adults over 65 suffering a fall each year. In the United States alone, this accounts for 14.5 million falls annually—a number projected to surge to 23.7 million by 2060. Beyond the immediate physical trauma, "long-liers" who remain on the floor after an incident are three times more likely to be admitted to a nursing facility within a year.
Despite these severe risks, many seniors are resistant to wearing alert buttons or pendants, leaving caregivers in a constant state of worry while trying to respect their loved ones' desire to age in place.
Solution
Gait Guardian addresses these challenges through a non-invasive network of smart LiDAR sensors placed in the home that use point-cloud mapping to detect movement patterns while maintaining total privacy.
The system provides 24/7 automated fall detection that immediately alerts emergency workers should a fall occur, plus the system is hands-free, meaning the user would not need to call for help - or even be conscious to receive help. Beyond being just an emergency response system, however, the platform has a unique feature that tracks steps and gait abnormalities. Proven to provide early insights into shifting health trends, this comprehensive mobility dashboard can help to prevent falls before they happen by alerting the homeowner to possible changes in stability.
With tiered service levels ranging from basic notifications to proactive health insights and direct EMS connection, Gait Guardian offers a scalable, zero-effort solution that supports dignity and independence.