Enhancing Fall Risk Assessment and Rehabilitation with Biomedical Radar

Research Project, 2025 – 2028

Individuals with impaired mobility and balance are at an increased risk of falls, which can significantly impact their quality of life. Accurate assessment of mobility and balance is therefore essential for evaluating fall risk and developing individually tailored rehabilitation plans. In current clinical practice, however, these assessments are often based on clinicians’ subjective observations, which can introduce bias and lack the specificity and reliability required for optimal evaluation.

We propose using biomedical radar to automate functional tests of mobility and balance, enabling the collection of detailed, sequential data for a more comprehensive analysis. The goal of the project is to develop an advanced tool for fall risk assessment and rehabilitation, with improved accuracy in predicting fall risk and a thorough analysis of mobility and balance function to support individualized rehabilitation. The ultimate aim is to empower older adults with balance and mobility impairments to regain an active and independent lifestyle.