The B-Shoes are shoes that are fitted with a unique fall-prevention system that helps wearers stay upright in the event of slips and trips that could result in painful or embarrassing falls.
The B-Shoes were designed taking into account input from orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, scientists and engineers specializing in human biomechanics to make for an effective and practical fall-preventing design. While the B-Shoes are suitable for anyone who has two left feet and trips over frequently, they were designed specifically with older people in mind.
The B-Shoes or 'balancing shoes' have a fall-prevention device kicks in when it detects that a wearer has lost their balance and may be in danger of falling backwards. The shoes' motorized heels then drive the show back into a standing position, restoring the wearer's balance and preventing a potentially dangerous fall.
What's Driving This Trend
- Fall-preventing Shoes
- The rise in innovative fall-preventing footwear systems, specifically designed for elderly individuals will continue to disrupt the footwear industry.
- Biomechanics-based Design
- Footwear manufacturers who incorporate biomechanics-based designs into their products to ensure safety, balance, and stability will continue to expand into the healthcare industry.
- Smart Footwear Devices
- The development of smart footwear devices, which use sensors and motorized technology to prevent falls, is set to disrupt the footwear industry and the healthcare industry.
Who This Affects Most
- Healthcare
- The healthcare industry could benefit from the incorporation of fall-preventing shoes for their senior patients, reducing hospital visits and associated costs.
- Footwear
- Manufacturers who prioritize safety features within footwear designs will continue disrupting the industry with innovative products.
- Technology
- Developers creating wearable smart footwear devices that can help older adults maintain balance, move more confidently and independently will continue to transform the technology industry.
