The Albert 2 is the next-generation foot-scanning system from Aetrex and it's engineered to help customers find the right fitting footwear and orthotics, offering more supportive in-store experiences. The easy-to-use, all-in-one scanner boasts a sleek and modern design and as Aetrex CEO Larry Schwartz says, "The system eliminates the need for retailers to use traditional, multi-step processes to drive footwear and orthotic sales."
Working with Albert 2 begins by stepping on the scanner with both feet—a process that takes 20 seconds or less to capture data on static and dynamic pressure, plus 3D foot measurements. Throughout the process, consumers are guided by Albert, a 3D animated Albert character.
The advanced scanning system is set to be available to retailers nationwide as of February 2021.
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What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Foot-scanning Technology
- Footwear brands and retailers can develop their own advanced foot-scanning systems that offer more accurate measurements and a better in-store experience for customers.
- 3D Character-based Guidance
- The use of animated 3D characters like Aetrex's Albert 2 can be implemented by other industries such as healthcare and education to provide more interactive and engaging experiences for customers and patients.
- Multi-purpose Scanning Systems
- Developing all-in-one scanning systems like the Albert 2 can be applied to other industries such as sports equipment and furniture where custom fitting and measurements are necessary.
Sectors Adopting This
- Footwear Retail
- Retailers and brands in the footwear industry can implement advanced foot-scanning systems to provide more accurate sizes and personalized recommendations for customers.
- Healthcare
- Hospitals and clinics can use 3D character-based guidance systems to provide a more interactive and user-friendly experience for patients during diagnostic testing.
- Sports Equipment
- Sports equipment companies can develop multi-purpose scanning systems to offer custom fitting for products like helmets and protective gear.
