Yes, many countries outside the U.S. are actively innovating in fall risk management with distinct technologies and techniques. Here are the most notable examples by country:
United Kingdom
- Mobile apps combined with 3D gaming to improve fall awareness and balance training among older adults
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China
- Virtual Reality (VR)-based rehabilitation programs for fall prevention and balance recovery
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Germany
- Robotic assistance systems being explored for physical fall prevention and mobility support
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Sweden
- The MoTFall (Modern Technology against Falls) project — an ICT-based system designed to prevent falls, increase physical activity, and improve self-rated health in older adults using connected technology and mHealth apps
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Australia
- Comprehensive wearable device solutions (tri-axial accelerometers at separate body locations) for wireless, continuous gait and balance monitoring, as documented in the Global Falls Innovation Report
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