G Gaiter, an advanced robotic gait trainer, has been introduced at the HCAH Rehabilitation Centre in Hyderabad, coinciding with the inauguration of the Center for Advance Robotics & Recovery. This launch, which took place on World Stroke Day, underscores India’s increasing emphasis on the integration of robotics and AI into contemporary rehabilitation for stroke and neurorehabilitation care. The country registers nearly 1.8 million new stroke cases each year, with over 9.4 million people living with long-term disabilities due to stroke. Additionally, gait disorders resulting from neurological and orthopedic conditions are on the rise, necessitating structured and effective rehabilitation solutions. The event saw the participation of Dr. Gaurav Thukral and Mr.
Ankit Goel, Co-Founders and Presidents of HCAH India, along with Rahul Jain, Head of Digital Growth, Dr. Vijay Janagama, Head of Concept and Clinical Excellence, and Afsal Muttikal, Regional Director of Genrobotics Innovations. This collaboration represents a mutual goal to enhance access to advanced rehabilitation across India through innovation and clinical excellence. Genrobotics has successfully implemented robotic rehabilitation systems, including the G Gaiter, in numerous leading institutions both in India and globally. These systems empower healthcare providers to deliver precise and consistent gait therapy, significantly enhancing patient outcomes in physical medicine and mobility restoration.
The deployment of G Gaiter in Hyderabad is notable as it marks the first use of the device in the city, introducing it to one of India’s most vibrant healthcare hubs. The partnership between Genrobotics and HCAH, a prominent rehabilitation network, aims to incorporate robotic and AI-assisted rehabilitation into mainstream Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PMR) practices. The G Gaiter is rapidly being adopted across the Indian rehabilitation sector, especially in PMR, as evidenced by the recent launch of G Gaiter Advanced at FHC Noolpuzha, Wayanad, and an upcoming launch in Bengaluru, highlighting its growing presence in both public and private healthcare settings.
This initiative allows HCAH to further solidify its leadership in advanced rehabilitation by introducing structured gait training programs that improve therapy precision and lessen the workload on therapists. During the inauguration, medical professionals and rehabilitation specialists discussed the increasing importance of robotics and AI in tackling mobility issues related to neurological, orthopedic, and post-trauma conditions. They pointed out how robotic gait trainers like the G Gaiter facilitate repetitive, controlled, and measurable movement training, which is crucial for motor relearning and functional independence.