A 3D-Printed Smart Insole for Plantar Pressure and Foot Orientation Monitoring

Imagine shoes with built-in sensors that can track how your feet move! This internship project is about developing insoles with special air pockets that sense pressure. These insoles would be 3D-printed for a perfect fit and could be worn during regular human movement. By comparing this data with existing methods like pressure plates, we’ll see if these insoles can accurately track an athlete’s movement. This could be a game-changer for sports teams and healthcare! They could use this information to design better training plans, prevent injuries before they happen, and track recovery progress. The partner organization will gain valuable data on their new technology and potentially revolutionize how athletes train and stay healthy.

Faculty Supervisor:

Janessa Drake

Student:

Partner:

Synchronous Systems

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

York University

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