Sensor Medica

Today, continuous advancements in information science and computer engineering are expanding the applications of machine learning (ML), artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud computing across industries. In healthcare, ML and cloud computing are extensively used in accurately diagnosing ailments, thereby facilitating timely intervention and recovery. Building on this with its biomechanical and postural analysis tools that broaden the scope of AI applications in the assessment of complex vertebral pathologies and postural alterations is Italy-based Sensor Medica.



“With our devices, we offer precise, reliable, and repeatable examinations with automated and integrated reports that help physicians gain a holistic view of a patient’s postural pathology,” explains Arianna Di Biagio, international sales manager of Sensor Medica.

As an industry leader in biomechanical analysis technologies, Sensor Medica offers a range of data acquisition sensing devices. The company manages its devices with a comprehensive software suite, freeStep, which can perform static and dynamic analysis, stabilometry, and videography. On the other hand, to import all the data from freeStep into CAD, the company offers its easyCAD software. Once the postural data is processed and analysed, it can be sent anywhere in the world to facilitate the production of orthotics based on unique patient parameters. The powerful freeStep software is also validated by dozens of international scientific publications and prominent academic research centres every year.

Adding to its suite of offerings, Sensor Medica recently developed Spine3D—a system designed to scan, analyse, and virtually reconstruct the spine in a completely radiation-free manner, becoming the perfect mate for conventional diagnostic techniques such as X-Ray. Spine 3D is not a substitute for standard diagnostic imaging, but it is beneficial for control or follow-up examinations after an X-Ray acquisition. The system also makes it seamless to import and overlay X-Ray images, making it ideal for pregnant women or children who cannot be subjected to X-Ray due to radiation risks.

Based on LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) technology, the system can be used in varying environments while remaining unaffected by ambient light. Spine3D comprises a motorised camera that facilitates efficient data acquisition for patients regardless of their height. Spine3D uses its built-in artificial intelligence to automatically detect reference points on the back for superficial spine line reconstruction.

Spine3D is powered by proprietary software that is simple and intuitive and presents users with an option to compare different examination results of a patient against normal postural alignment values. This makes it effortless for physicians, chiropractors, or paediatricians to ascertain if the numbers are within the normal range. The software also generates an automatic report comprising clinical parameters and complete information on a patient’s postural pathology, which is essentially a translation of numbers into easy-to-understand recommendations. Spine3D’s software adapts to customer needs, helping them analyse their patient data, generate accurate reports, and offer best-suited treatment options. In essence, Spine3D facilitates the 3D mapping of a patient’s spine reconstruction, and freeStep allows static and dynamic analysis of stabilometry. Such features ensure that Spine3D is a vital addition to a medical professional’s knowledge and experience.

With the unmatched competencies of Sensor Medica’s portfolio, physicians can perform patients’ foot and gait analysis, acquire spinal scans using a 3D camera, and identify plantar pressures. Concurrently, the range of sensing devices at the company’s disposal, alongside its ability to offer end-to-end information on a patient’s vertebral and postural pathologies, enables it to freely pivot and improve with emerging market needs.

Presently, Sensor Medica is playing a critical role in advancing biomechanical and postural analysis tools beyond the current threshold and facilitating innovative applications. In the coming months, the company is looking to grow its operational footprint through further research and innovation to accommodate future needs. Above all, Sensor Medica aims to expand its presence across 60 countries and become a reliable global supplier of state-of-the-art biomechanical and postural analysing tools powered by its innovative sensing devices, AI/ML-driven software, and team of highly competent professionals.