Solution for body kinematics monitoring

Información del proyecto

GESTUS

Identificador del acuerdo de subvención: 101180173

DOI

10.3030/101180173

Fecha de la firma de la CE 26 Septiembre 2024

Fecha de inicio 1 Octubre 2024

Fecha de finalización 31 Marzo 2027

Financiado con arreglo a

• Digital, Industry and Space

Coste total

€ 1 764 975,00

Aportación de la UE

€ 1 362 420,00

Coordinado por

GTER SRL INNOVAZIONE IN GEOMATICA GNSS E GIS
Italy

Periodic Reporting for period 1 - GESTUS (Solution for body kinematics monitoring)

Período documentado: 2024-10-01 hasta 2025-12-31

Resumen del contexto y de los objetivos generales del proyecto

The GESTUS project arises from the need to precisely monitor human body movements in real environments using wearable devices. The project aims to address the needs of athletic trainers and medical professionals to monitor and improve athletic performance, rehabilitation processes, and knowledge of neurodegenerative diseases by tracking body kinematics with a high degree of precision, for the required time, and remotely if needed. Wearable devices currently available on the market often fail to provide the accuracy required for detailed biomechanical analyses unless used in laboratory environments.
The objective of GESTUS is to meet this demand by developing a wearable device that integrates GNSS and IMU technologies. The device will be capable of tracking step length and stride with centimeter-level accuracy, representing a significant advancement in both sports and medical fields. Initially designed for professional athletes, GESTUS will eventually be used in the medical field to study neurodegenerative diseases and rehabilitation processes.
Thanks to its high precision in motion tracking, GESTUS aims to enable athletic trainers, physiotherapists, and doctors to adapt training and rehabilitation programs in real-time, with positive outcomes on the health of athletes and patients. If successful, the project will revolutionize the way human body movement is measured and analyzed, with beneficial implications in both medical and sports sectors.

Trabajo realizado desde el comienzo del proyecto hasta el final del período abarcado por el informe y los principales resultados hasta la fecha

The project will focus on the design and prototyping of a wearable device that integrates GNSS and IMU sensors into a compact, user-friendly case that can be attached to any shoe. To enhance sensor accuracy, a patented algorithm called GREP, who reduces background noise and improves data accuracy, will be used. A cloud platform will also be developed for data processing and visualization, allowing doctors and athletic trainers to remotely monitor their patients and athletes.
Preliminary test results have shown promising outcomes on some athletes.

Avances que van más allá del estado de la técnica e impacto potencial esperado (incluida la repercusión socioeconómica y las implicaciones sociales más amplias del proyecto hasta la fecha)

By integrating GNSS and IMU sensor technology and using the GREP algorithm, GESTUS enables precise, continuous tracking of step and stride parameters in real environments—something not achievable with current wearable devices. This will revolutionize high-level training and rehabilitation by allowing data to be collected in real-world conditions, rather than being confined to lab settings, enabling targeted, contextual, and highly personalized interventions for both patients and athletes.