Real-time fall detection through sensors
Rapid response to emergency situations remotely
Increased convenience through contactless methods


LG Uplus announced on the 3rd that it is conducting a demonstration of a real-time fall detection service based on radar sensors and will begin commercialization next year.

LG U+'s fall detection service uses radar sensors installed on walls and ceilings to monitor the movement of people within a designated space in real time. If a suspected fall occurs, a notification is immediately sent to a guardian via wireless communication. This allows for rapid remote detection of falls 24 hours a day and enables a swift response.

In particular, LG U+'s fall detection service utilizes a non-contact radar sensor, making it more convenient than the fall detection services based on wearable devices or contact sensors that have become widespread so far. Additionally, the main user base, the elderly, complained of discomfort in wearing or touching the device, and the need to periodically charge the device's battery was inconvenient, so it is easy to use.

In addition, unlike existing video monitoring solutions such as CCTV, it is possible to accurately detect even in bedrooms or bathrooms where environmental constraints such as ‘night time’ and humidity exist, and it has the great advantage of not invading privacy.

According to the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's "In-Depth Survey of Emergency Room Injuries," approximately 72,000 people aged 65 and older visited emergency rooms due to falls between 2015 and 2018. Furthermore, 40.8% of falls injured individuals aged 65 and older were head and neck, and their hospitalization rate was approximately 3.5 times higher than that of patients under 65. Because falls among the elderly often result in serious injuries, prompt detection and swift response are crucial.

LG U+ expects to be able to reduce the number of falls that frequently occur among the elderly population through its real-time fall detection service.

Ahead of commercialization, LG U+ will gather feedback from the medical field to improve service accuracy and usability. The company plans to conduct a demonstration of the service at H+ Nursing Hospital in Guro-gu, Seoul, by the end of the year, with full commercialization slated for next year.