Ziaie is a professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, and Rietdyk, is an associate professor in the Department of Health and Kinesiology and a faculty associate with Purdue's Center on Aging and the Life Course.

"We know that people who are more likely to fall have slower gait speeds and variable stride time, step length and step width. But it's hard to gather that information in an everyday environment," Rietdyk said. "Our hope is that this innovation will help people adjust their gait and ultimately help prevent injuries from falling."

A news release and video have additional information on the SmartGait technology.

Read more about the recipients of the Trask Innovation Fund and their technologies here.