Medical and Mobility

G Gaiter Introduced at Aster Medcity’s Advanced Neurorehab Centre in Kochi

Aster Medicity hospital

Kochi, Kerala: Aster Medcity has inaugurated the Aster PMR Advanced Neurorehab Centre, strengthening its focus on advanced and comprehensive rehabilitation care for individuals working towards improved mobility and independence.

Introduction

Kochi, Kerala: Aster Medcity has inaugurated the Aster PMR Advanced Neurorehab Centre, strengthening its focus on advanced and comprehensive rehabilitation care for individuals working towards improved mobility and independence. The centre comes under the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PMR) and brings together multidisciplinary rehabilitation care with advanced technologies.

As part of this advanced rehabilitation ecosystem, G Gaiter, an AI-powered robotic gait training system developed by Genrobotics Medical & Mobility, has been introduced at Aster Medcity to support structured robotic-assisted gait training.

The inauguration was graced by Hon’ble Minister Shri. Roji M. John, Minister for Higher Education, Government of Kerala, as the Chief Guest, marking an important development in the expansion of advanced neurorehabilitation services at Aster Medcity.

Advancing Neurorehabilitation Through Technology

Neurorehabilitation often involves structured and repetitive therapy to help patients work towards functional mobility and greater independence. A multidisciplinary approach allows rehabilitation teams to address different aspects of a patient’s recovery while tailoring therapy to individual needs.

Aster Medcity’s Advanced Neurorehab Centre is designed around this approach, bringing together specialised rehabilitation care and advanced technologies within the PMR setting.

The integration of robotic rehabilitation technology adds another capability to this clinical environment, particularly for patients who require structured gait training.

G Gaiter for Robotic-Assisted Gait Training

G Gaiter is an AI-powered robotic gait training system designed to provide controlled and repetitive walking practice for patients with gait and mobility impairments.

The system combines robotic exoskeleton technology, AI-driven gait assistance, dynamic bodyweight support and patient progress monitoring. It also offers three therapy modes Passive, Assistive and Active allowing the level of robotic assistance to be adapted according to the patient’s effort and therapy requirements.

For rehabilitation professionals, this creates a structured environment for gait training while allowing the therapist to remain involved in assessing the patient and adjusting the therapy according to clinical requirements.

Supporting Structured Gait Training

Repetitive practice is an important part of gait rehabilitation. G Gaiter is designed to support repeated gait cycles while maintaining controlled movement and patient support.

Key capabilities include:
• AI-powered gait assistance for guided walking patterns
• Dynamic bodyweight support for adjustable unloading during therapy
• Three therapy modes to vary the level of robotic assistance
• Patient management and progress tracking for therapy data
• Integrated treadmill-based gait training
• Intelligent spasm detection and safety features
• VR-based engagement to make therapy more interactive

Technology Supporting the Therapist

The role of robotics in rehabilitation is not to replace clinical expertise, but to support therapists in delivering structured and repeatable therapy.

G Gaiter enables rehabilitation professionals to monitor patient effort and therapy data while providing controlled robotic assistance during gait training. This allows technology to work alongside clinical decision-making and personalised rehabilitation planning.

Strengthening PM&R Services at Aster Medcity

The introduction of G Gaiter adds robotic-assisted gait rehabilitation to the capabilities of the Aster PMR Advanced Neurorehab Centre.

The centre’s multidisciplinary approach is focused on supporting patients through different stages of rehabilitation, with the broader goal of helping individuals work towards improved function, mobility and independence.

A Step Towards Advanced Robotic Rehabilitation in Kerala

The introduction of G Gaiter at Aster Medcity represents another development in the adoption of robotic rehabilitation technology within leading healthcare institutions in Kerala.

At Aster Medcity, the integration of G Gaiter brings robotic-assisted gait training into an advanced multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation setting, giving rehabilitation professionals another technology-enabled approach to support patients working towards mobility and independence.

Aster Medcity × Genrobotics Medical & Mobility

Advancing Rehabilitation Through Robotics.
Supporting Every Step Towards Mobility.

Aster Medcity, Kochi
Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

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