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JournalMay 2026

Gait Analysis and Fall Risk Prediction: Analysing Elderly Gait with Pressure Mat and Optical Flow

Gait Analysis and Fall Risk Prediction: Analysing Elderly Gait with Pressure Mat and Optical Flow

Use pressure mat arrays or optical flow from cameras to analyse elderly gait — detecting gait speed below 0.8 m/s and shortened step length as early fall risk biomarkers, with a digital TUG test via Home Assistant alerting families before accidents occur.