How the Aware Mobility Index Works: A Revolutionary Approach to Mobility Monitoring

Understanding the Aware Mobility Index (AMI)

At Aware Technologies, we’ve developed a groundbreaking way to monitor and understand mobility, especially for elderly individuals and people with disabilities. Unlike traditional motion sensors that simply detect presence or movement, the Aware Mobility Index (AMI) offers a sophisticated and nuanced view of mobility trends over time. This proprietary threshold allows us to track not just whether someone is moving, but how they are moving, providing early insights into potential risks and declines in mobility.

What is the Aware Mobility Index (AMI)?

The Aware Mobility Index (AMI) is a proprietary metric developed to monitor mobility levels over time. Traditional sensors detect presence; AMI identifies patterns of movement — including speed, frequency, and direction — offering a more complete picture of wellbeing.

By detecting subtle shifts in movement, AMI can reveal when an individual may be slowing down or becoming more sedentary — critical early indicators of potential health risks.

How Does the Aware Mobility Index Work?

1. Continuous Monitoring

Using advanced radar-based sensors, Aware Guardian continuously tracks frequency, speed, and range of movement. This data feeds directly into the Aware Mobility Index, building a detailed mobility profile over time.

2. Threshold-Based Detection

The AMI dynamically adjusts to each person’s normal activity baseline, identifying when mobility trends deviate significantly — such as slowing, reduced movement frequency, or extended inactivity.

3. Trend Identification

By analysing weeks or months of data, AMI uncovers long-term mobility trends, helping families and clinicians understand gradual declines or sudden drops.

4. Predictive Insights

The system leverages predictive analytics to forecast when mobility may reach risk thresholds, empowering early intervention before incidents occur.

Key Benefits of the Aware Mobility Index

1. Proactive Monitoring — Detects mobility decline early, enabling timely health assessments and interventions.
2. Personalised Insights — Adjusts to individual baselines for accurate and relevant alerts.
3. Peace of Mind — Provides caregivers and families with reliable, real-time visibility.
4. Long-Term Health Awareness — Tracks mobility trends to support sustainable independence.

Why It Matters for Aged Care

Maintaining mobility is vital for physical and emotional wellbeing in older adults. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW, 2024), one in three adults over 65 experiences at least one fall each year, often linked to declining mobility.
By identifying changes early, the AMI helps prevent such incidents, preserving independence and reducing hospitalisation risks.

“Technology can complement care, but it cannot fix the systemic underfunding and neglect driving the social health crisis in aged care,” says Dr Barbosa Neves, researcher at Monash University. (Sydney.edu.au, 2025)

Dr Catherine Ball, futurist and digital health expert, adds: “As they [new technologies] come into the healthcare industry, you don’t want to be on the back foot of this.” (Ageing Australia, 2025)

Supporting Statistics

• 3.8 million Australians aged 65+ (15% of population) — ABS, 2024
• 1 in 3 adults aged 65+ experiences a fall annually — AIHW, 2024
• 49% of older Australians report difficulty with mobility-related tasks — AIFS, 2023

Conclusion

The Aware Mobility Index represents a transformative leap in mobility monitoring. By shifting focus from passive detection to dynamic analysis, AMI enables early intervention and long-term wellbeing. For families and caregivers, it offers reassurance — and for older Australians, it supports safer, more independent living.

The AMI isn’t just tracking movement — it’s empowering people to live well longer.