Smart Shoes have arrived


I predicted it back in January and sure enough a "smart shoe" is born. My next prediction is a "smart reflexology shoe". It senses stress and adjusts accordingly.

"Oregon - Adidas says it has created the world's first "smart shoe" by mating it with a computer chip that adapts its cushioning level to a runner's size and stride."

This is the first intelligent shoe ever," said Erich Stamminger, global marketing director for Adidas. "It senses, understands and adapts."

"The microprocessor is located in the arch of the shoe, and drives a tiny screw and cable system that adjusts the heel cushion depending on the signals sent back by an electric sensor coupled to a magnet. "

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Posted: Fri - May 7, 2004 at 08:44 AM        

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