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FORERUNNER 64 MILLION Americans participated in running/jogging in the past 12 months (as of Spring 2016 - statista). The same amount as the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, Portugal, Sweden, Austria, and Switzerland combined.
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WHAT IS CAUSING SO MANY RUNNING INJURIES? FORM
Repetitive force pounding on the pavement improperly can lead to injuries and hinder performance.
TRAINING Increasing training volume/mileage when your body is not ready, or following improper guidelines.
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DYNAMIC FREEDOM
There is a need for a smart running shoe that:
Cutting-edge designs that enable running freedom and assurance.
Promotes natural foot movement and proper technique through minimal cushioning, zero heel-toe drop,
Our mission is to create authentic designs that enable runners to develop technique, eliminate injuries, and build confidence. We do this by targeting the damaging aspects of running caused by
Tracks foot strike, impact, running form, etc. and provides live SHOES coaching feedback for the user to make corrections and Using improper shoes: motion controlled, maximum cushion, & inflexible improvements. soles. Or using heavily worn shoes that need to be replaced.
Of these runners will experience some sort of running related injury per year.
LED DISPLAY
SOLUTION
FORM TRACKING
GPS, SPEED, & DISTANCE
TEXTILE SENSORS
Acts as a stand alone smart device using the latest textile sensor technology, flexible LED display, and electronic sensor technology.
COACH FEEDBACK
PACE & CADENCE
USER INTERFACE
improper form and we create products that cultivate proper technique and transform running habits.
REMOVABLE BATTERY
PAIR WITH DEVICES
FOOT STRIKE TRACKING
LIVE COACHING FEEDBACK
Sync via bluetooth to smart device. Acts as a detailed log of training, form, and areas of improvement. Guides user through self analysis
Provides live coaching instruction by tracking and analyzing current form; “pings” the user when their form is in trouble. Toggle on/off for feedback
PRODUCTS ON THE MARKET
EMERGING TECHNOLOGY
TEXTILE SENSORS
New devices are integrating textile sensors and emphasizing foot movement.
Washable fabric, measures force, bend, twist, rotation, location, etc. Can be woven in to cloth and electronics can be embedded in to fabric.
FLEXIBLE LED DISPLAY Weather resistant, water resistant, built in battery and sensor, 8 hr battery life, half transparent TPE cover, etc.
FORM DEVELOPMENT
IND 590: Spring 2017 Topic: Core Industrial Design Studio II
Student: Michael Fellman Instructor: John Takamura