Understanding the orientation and distribution of the force exerted by the feet can be extremely useful in preventing injury and assessing and improving performance in a variety of activities. Looking to improve my gait while walking, I designed a smart pressure insole, designed to be worn inside your shoes with minimum discomfort thanks to its small, slim design. Data from each individual sensor is fed to a mobile app wirelessly and can be used to monitor weight distribution and position in real-time or collectively at the end of a session. Use this data to know exactly what your feet are doing and what adjustments may be necessary to improve things on your next run or walk.
To create a soft sole inlay for people with poor foot posture to track their foot health. Easily re-adjustable FSRs are placed flat on flat cardboard, connected with an Arduino MKR1000 while plotting real-time serial monitor data over Bluetooth.