Using augmented reality to help seniors prevent falls
SBIR, Augmented Reality Personalized Motion Tracking, Assessment, and Improvement Technology for Fall Prevention With Seniors Living in Subsidized Housing Using a Mobile Phone
This study is testing a fun mobile app that uses augmented reality to help older adults keep track of their movements and improve their exercise routines, making it easier for them to stay strong and balanced to prevent falls.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Sbir 1 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kinima, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Stamford, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10920581 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mobile phone application that utilizes augmented reality to assist seniors in tracking their movements and improving their exercise routines to prevent falls. By leveraging computer vision and innovative tracking technology, the application aims to provide personalized guidance and feedback to older adults, helping them enhance their strength, balance, and overall mobility. The goal is to create a scalable and affordable solution that can reach underserved populations and encourage ongoing participation in fall prevention exercises.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are seniors aged 65 and older, particularly those living in subsidized housing who may have limited access to traditional fall prevention programs.
Not a fit: Patients who are younger than 65 or those who do not have mobility issues may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the incidence of falls among seniors, improving their safety and quality of life.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of augmented reality in health interventions is emerging, this specific approach to fall prevention for seniors is relatively novel and has not been widely tested.
Where this research is happening
Stamford, United States
- Kinima, INC. — Stamford, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Migdal, Renee — Kinima, INC.
- Study coordinator: Migdal, Renee
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.