Footlogger Insole Tracks Footstep Data, Could Help Predict Dementia

Jan-06-14 Both athletes and healthcare professionals can benefit from the FootLogger—a sensor-laden insole able to map the distribution of the user’s weight with each step.

The FootLogger fits inside a normal pair of shoes, where its three-axis accelerometer and eight pressure sensors will gather information on up to 50,000 footprints and store the data on its flash memory. The data can then be transferred at the same time the soles are wirelessly recharged by placing the soles on the ShoeStation, where the soles transmit their data via Bluetooth. That data is then transmitted to 3L Labs’ server, analyzed and sent back to the user or other designated person.

The FootLogger can help athletes develop the ideal weight placement during sports activities, but could also be useful in the medical field for gait assessment, fall detection, exercise routine compliance or for early prediction of dementia or spinal disease.

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