I develop a kind of smart insoles

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By integrating FSR(Force Sensing Resistor) and IMU, the insoles can detect plantar pressure and foot posture. I choose ble chip to send data to cellphone or PC, so it can be used for gait analysis. The insoles integrate wireless power charging and antenna either, which looks similar to an ordinary insole from the appearance.
This solution can also be applied to shoes.

 

How is this information to be used, biomechanically or neurophysiologically?

 

Thanks for reply. Take a very valuable application scenario as an example: By imu, you can detect acceleration in the horizontal direction, FSR can detect the distribution of force on the sole of the foot when touching the ground. Based on this information, you can determine whether there was feet slipping occur or not. This insole system can operate at a maximum detection frequency of 200 hz. Therefore, such judgment is carried out in a timely and effective manner which makes it possible to provide real-time protection when abnormal situations occur, for example, An elderly person falls down.
The insoles can be used for rehabilitation monitoring, force analysis on prosthetic limbs, the movement of an athlete's feet, VR Interaction, etc. The most important thing is that, compared to similar insole systems already existed, its cost is very low and affordable for ordinary people.