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Gait Analysis
Monitor
Wearable sensing technology for objective gait monitoring.
Genesys partnered with the WAGAR research group to develop a wearable monitoring system capable of continuously capturing gait data and supporting objective clinical assessment.
The Technology
The WAGAR research group has developed advanced algorithms to analyse gait and mobility using measurable parameters such as step count, gait velocity, step length and posture. These metrics are combined into a Gait Posture Index, which can also incorporate additional gait quality indicators including cadence, stability, symmetry and foot support timing.
Using data captured from wearable sensors,
the algorithms can help identify conditions
affecting the spine, hip and knee, as well as
neurological conditions such as stroke recovery,
multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.
A key advantage of the system is the ability
to analyse gait using a single measurement
point, enabled by a wearable sensor device
containing a 9-axis accelerometer.
The Challenge
To support this objective, Genesys developed a proof-of-concept system consisting of a wearable sensor patch and a mobile application.
The wearable device captures motion data and transmits it via Bluetooth to the mobile application, where the data can be visualised and sent to a backend platform for further analysis and AI processing.
This system enables continuous monitoring of patient mobility and supports the collection of large datasets required to refine WAGAR’s gait analysis algorithms.
The Solution
​​​Genesys used its Wireless Wearable Sensing platform as the foundation for the WAGAR system, enabling rapid prototyping and providing a pathway toward a future commercial product.
The platform architecture includes:
• A base electronics board supporting Bluetooth communication
• Integrated battery management systems
• Modular sensor interfaces
• A custom sensor board designed for WAGAR’s research requirements
The modular design allows the sensor board and enclosure to evolve through multiple development iterations. When WAGAR progresses toward product commercialisation, the system can be further miniaturised into a single integrated board design suitable for production.
Genesys Engineering Contribution
Genesys Electronics Design played a central role in transforming the original first-generation device into a modern, compact, and user-friendly system.
The original system was large and cumbersome. Genesys redesigned the platform into a sleek handheld unit with an integrated charging dock, improving both usability and portability.
One of the key engineering challenges was preserving the diagnostic integrity of the original device while transitioning to a new hardware architecture. Maintaining compatibility with existing diagnostic signatures was critical to minimise regulatory and commercial risks.
To support the new system architecture, Genesys:
• Redesigned the electronic circuitry to significantly reduce power consumption
• Integrated Wi-Fi connectivity for data transfer
• Optimised memory architecture to support increased storage capacity
• Reengineered the device to support wireless and battery-powered operation
The industrial design for the project was delivered by IDE Group.
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Impact
The WAGAR wearable monitoring system provides a foundation for objective and continuous gait analysis, supporting both clinical research and future healthcare applications.
By combining wearable sensing technology with advanced analytical algorithms, the platform has the potential to improve how clinicians monitor recovery, evaluate treatment outcomes and detect early signs of neurological or musculoskeletal conditions.
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