Radar Technology Has Improved Fall Detection Systems
New sensor systems for seniors can identify falls in under a second while reducing false alarms by 99 percent.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Senior Health
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Kubo Care has developed a senior monitoring system using 60 GHz millimetre-wave radar to track movement without the use of video or audio. The startup, which is currently conducting pilots in the United States, Japan, and India, intends to launch a consumer-facing product late next year.
Why it matters
Reliable fall detection is a critical component of home-based elderly care, and existing solutions often suffer from high rates of false alarms. By using radar-based skeletal modeling, this technology aims to provide a more accurate, privacy-focused tool for monitoring safety.
The system utilizes 60 GHz millimetre-wave radar to map rooms in three dimensions and generate real-time skeletal models. These performance metrics reflect a significant reduction in false alarm rates compared to traditional motion sensors, though the technology remains in preliminary pilot testing.
The players
Kubo Care
A startup founded in 2024 that develops proprietary hardware and AI analytics for senior fall detection and home monitoring.
The details
The device uses radar to map a room in three dimensions and identify patterns of movement. Specialized software converts raw point-cloud data into real-time skeletal models to assess posture, allowing the system to distinguish between normal activity and a fall. Because it captures skeletal posture rather than optical data, the system monitors movement without recording video or audio.
Timeline
Kubo Care was founded in 2024.
The founders met at the Antler Bengaluru residency in early 2024.
Kubo Care was unveiled at TechSparks Bengaluru on October 13, 2026.
B2B presence will expand across three countries over the next year.
A direct-to-consumer product launch is planned for late next year.
Health Landscape
The use of 60 GHz millimetre-wave radar represents a shift from optical or wearable monitoring toward non-invasive, privacy-first sensor systems in elder care. This development signals an evolution in home monitoring that prioritizes continuous, automated posture assessment.
This radar technology aims to reduce the stress of false alarms while maintaining household privacy, which may change how families choose to monitor older relatives. If you are exploring home monitoring solutions, discussing the privacy and accuracy features of different sensor types with your doctor or a home-safety specialist is a worthwhile step.
The takeaway
Reliable monitoring can support independence, but it is important to understand the specific limitations of any home safety technology you consider. If you are researching fall detection, ask providers about their device's specific false-alarm rates and data privacy policies.
Further reading
For more on how new technologies are supporting aging in place, visit our Senior Health section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by YourStory.
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