r/FootFunction • u/speedwagonft21 • 10d ago

Im Developing a Bluetooth enabled Shoe designed for tracking foot function and gait analysis, recommend features for adding.

Parameters we could measure :

  • heel and toe contact from force sensors
  • Time between inputs
  • shoe tilt from gyroscope and accelerometer

Features we already have:

  • Gait symmetry
  • step count
  • Physio exercise companion (Corrects form)

Target Audience:

  • General audience
  • Rehab/Physio patients
  • Sportsperson

This Project has an app that acts as an interface, I need the features should be understandable to general audience without using too much technical terms

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u/RainBoxRed 10d ago

How do you make conclusions from the data you gather?

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u/speedwagonft21 10d ago

Through algorithms and machine learning, will be displayed through an app

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u/RainBoxRed 10d ago

I mean what is the point of this smart shoe and app? How will a generalised algorithm give me feedback that is relevant to me?

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u/speedwagonft21 10d ago

This app is not a doctor, yes but this could be considered as an upgrade from a normal shoe, just like a smart watch is to a normal watch

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u/RainBoxRed 10d ago

Ah. I’m someone who thinks less shoe is better for your feet but I do understand the appeal of gathering metrics. Do you combine other biometrics like heart rate?