
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 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.
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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Human movement/gait analysis for healthcare, rehabilitation, fall risk reduction and digital biomarker generation.
2014
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
Listed as the most recent disclosed round type; company databases indicate multiple supporters/investors including SICTIC and grant/award programmes.
“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.”
About the company
Magnes is a Swiss technology startup. NUSHU smart shoes developed by Magnes analyze walking patterns of patients, which give important indication about disease progression and effectiveness of therapy. Using state-of-the-art sensors embedded in sneaker shoes and AI-powered algorithms, NUSHU provides clinical-grade gait parameters. Furthermore, real-time gait analysis allows NUSHU to give immediate biofeedback (vibrotactile) to patients to improve their gait. They can be used to support patients with mobility disorders (e.g. Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, stroke) and to minimize risk of falls for elderly. Potential healthcare use cases of the technology range from management of neurological disorders, risk of fall detection / fall prevention, AR/VR rehabilitation and digital biomarkers for new drugs. The real-time biofeedback has helped elderly to improve their mobility and become more active.
Open position
We are looking for a dynamic and experienced Clinical Support Specialist to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a background in physical therapy or kinesiology and experience with customer support and setting up customer engagement programs. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking work in the healthcare tech industry.
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To apply, submit your CV and motivation letter (max 1 page) to jobs@magnes.ch.