Speaking of sports equipment, the first thing that comes to everyone’s mind should be sports shoes. From its birth to the present, the development of sports shoe technology has accompanied the progress of human society and entered the intelligent era. In addition to appearance and comfort, the high technology and multi-function of sports shoes are also receiving more and more attention and have become the dominant factors for consumers to purchase sports shoes.
How will smart sneakers affect our lives?
— Outdoor running —
Once upon a time, Nike+ sports shoe sensors took the lead, followed by Adidas Speed Cell pace sensors. Smart sports shoes have become runners’ “right-hand assistant”.
Today, sneaker sensors are increasingly becoming “invisible” while still ensuring the accuracy of data monitoring. The SpeedForm Gemini 2 Record launched by Under Armor is a perfect interpretation of this development trend. A sensor chip is embedded in the shoe, which can monitor and track a large amount of data during running in real time.
At the same time, this sneaker has a data storage function and is synchronized to the Under Armor App, which can solve the problem of carrying a mobile phone while running. In addition, SpeedForm Gemini 2 Record also has an automatic tracking function, eliminating manual settings and waiting for GPS positioning. You just need to put them on and go.
Of course, the lifespan of sports shoes is limited. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money to buy another pair, smart insoles are a good choice. There are many types of smart insoles, and this smart insole called Stridalyzer can not only monitor running distance, calories, etc., but also collect data on your running posture, as well as the stress on your feet and knees.
By assessing the stress on your feet and knees, it provides you with real-time alerts, guidance, and detailed data for easy review to help you understand when and how you’re exerting yourself too much, effectively preventing sports injuries.
—Both sports and games—
Lenovo F2 smart sports shoes take a unique approach by adding motion-sensing game control functions.
Using Intel Curie chip and using Vibram sole technology, this smart shoe can be connected to mobile phones and other devices. Complete on-screen operations through the movement of smart shoes, allowing users to experience the fun of the game immersively. This technology is also very suitable for use in VR or AR games.
In addition, this smart shoe can also provide motion detection function. Its customized insoles contain 3D scanners to track perspiration, body fat ratio, etc. But that’s not all that’s eye-catching about the Lenovo F2. Smart glowing lights located on both sides of the sneaker can interact with music and steps and improve visibility during night runs.
—Let you play golf better—
Most of the smart sneakers on the market today are aimed at running. The smart sneakers Iofit released by Salted Venture, a subsidiary of Samsung, can teach you to play golf in addition to fitness.
This smart sports shoe includes two mode options: fitness and golf. Unlike smart sports shoes that generally use distance and speed as the main monitoring indicators, Iofit’s outsole has a series of built-in pressure sensors that can detect the balance of the user’s body in real time and the correctness of various postures during exercise.
When playing golf, hitting posture and stance are crucial, so Iofit will record these data and synchronize them to the mobile app for easy analysis and feedback. You can use the video analysis in the app to understand your strengths and weaknesses and compare new data with past data or the data of professional golfers.
Iofit is currently the only smart sports shoe launched for golf. Salted Venture said it plans to use this technology in other sports products, such as skiing and cricket products, in the future. In addition, they also plan to add sensors to detect physical fitness and foot posture.
Warmth on the toes—
A French startup company has designed a smart heating insole called Digitisole and has applied this heating technology to smart sports shoes.
Digitisole smart sneakers come in 3 different designs. One of the eye-catching ones has a similar appearance to the movie “Back to the Future” and is equipped with an automatic strapping system to ensure the fit and safety of the ankle.
Built-in heating plate and rechargeable battery, the heating plate converts the energy in the battery into heat energy for heating. Users adjust the temperature of each foot through an app on their smartphone. In addition, the built-in thermostat can also control the temperature to ensure user safety.
Defeat disease—
In addition, smart sports shoes are gradually entering the medical industry.
Orpyx has developed a new technology that uses body sensor network technology to monitor the feet of diabetic patients. Through the force sensor embedded in the insole, the pressure data is sensed and analyzed, and the real-time analysis is displayed on the smart watch. To prevent patients from foot ulcers and promptly remind patients if their feet are damaged.
British bioengineering company HCi Viocare is also working on a similar project, which would see a large number of embedded sensors built into insoles or shoes. Users can monitor different levels of pressure, the function is similar to Iofit. At the same time, it can remind the user whether they are in a high temperature or humid environment, and transmit the data to the mobile terminal in real time, allowing diabetic patients to conduct timely examinations and prevent foot ulcers caused by diabetes.
Article source: Cotton Textile Technology New Media
Contributed by: China Textile Joint Inspection (Beijing)
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