Nike might have released a sensor that sits in the shoe in order to analyze people's exercise stats, but the Runsafer Smart Shoe monitors the form that people run in. Both go hand in hand to ensure that a person is exercising optimally. Without the proper form, runners can easily be doing daily harm to their bodies instead of good.
Developed by the Fraunhofer Institute in Germany in collaboration with scientists in five European countries, the Runsafer Smart Shoe has been equipped with G force, direction and GPS sensors. According to Dvice, these come together to "determine how hard, how fast, and how long you're running, including information about whether you're on a hard or soft surface, and when you are taking a break." This data is transmitted via Bluetooth to smartphones.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Smart Running Shoes
- Opportunity to develop more sophisticated smart running shoes that offer real-time feedback and analysis of a runner's form.
- Sensor-based Athletic Gear
- Potential to expand sensor technology beyond shoes to other athletic gear, such as workout clothes or accessories.
- Connected Fitness
- Increasing adoption of connected fitness products and technologies, enabling real-time data tracking and offering personalized workout recommendations.
Sectors Adopting This
- Sporting Goods
- Opportunity for sporting goods companies to innovate with new products that make exercise more effective and help prevent injury.
- Wearable Technology
- Potential for wearable technology companies to integrate sensor technology into a wider array of devices beyond smartwatches and fitness bands.
- Data Analytics
- Increasing demand for data analytics companies to process and customize personal fitness data for better insights and personalized recommendations.
