Magnes AG
Magnes provides real-time monitoring and haptic feedback to improve gait in patients with neurological disorders. The company combines smart sensors embedded in sneaker-like shoes with AI algorithms that analyze walking patterns, generate automatic reports, and deliver direct vibrotactile feedback to correct gait or warn of fall risk. Magnes positions its system as a medical device plus software platform for clinical and therapeutic use, targeting clinical trials, healthcare providers, and rehabilitation centers. Its continuous real-life data collection supports data-driven therapy decisions and tailored intervention strategies.
Magnes AG
Magnes provides real-time monitoring and haptic feedback to improve gait in patients with neurological disorders. The company combines smart sensors embedded in sneaker-like shoes with AI algorithms that analyze walking patterns, generate automatic reports, and deliver direct vibrotactile feedback to correct gait or warn of fall risk. Magnes positions its system as a medical device plus software platform for clinical and therapeutic use, targeting clinical trials, healthcare providers, and rehabilitation centers. Its continuous real-life data collection supports data-driven therapy decisions and tailored intervention strategies.
TL;DR
Founding & HQ: ETH Zurich spin‑off founded 2014, headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland
Product: NUSHU smart‑shoe platform: wearable sensors + AI gait analysis with real‑time vibrotactile feedback
Use cases: Clinical gait monitoring, neurological disorder management, fall prevention, AR/VR rehabilitation, research & digital biomarkers
Funding signal: Total reported funding 4,522,110 USD; last disclosed round listed as Non‑equity Assistance (lead: Swissnex San Francisco)
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Company Overview
Problem Domain
Human movement/gait analysis for healthcare, rehabilitation, fall risk reduction and digital biomarker generation.
Founded
2014
Industry
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Funding Track Record
Listed as the most recent disclosed round type; company databases indicate multiple supporters/investors including SICTIC and grant/award programmes.
Investor Signal
“Has received non‑equity assistance and support from organizations including Swissnex San Francisco; other listed supporters/investors include SICTIC, Venture Kick, Eurostars, Horizon 2020 and CES.”