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.
The Adidas 1 is the product of a three-year secret project the German company developed at its U.S. headquarters in Portland, Oregon.
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.
It is powered by a battery that conserves power by adjusting the shoe while it is in the air during a runner’s stride, avoiding resistance from the ground.
The entire assembly weighs no more than 40 grams — just 10 percent of the 400-gram total weight of the shoe, to keep it light enough for distance runners.
Very very interesting, beautiful even.
A true work of genius.
Wow, I’m impressed 🙂 would love to try one, wonder how much it costs though 😛
Just $250 🙂
Now that’s even more impressive!! This smart shoe is a smart choice indeed 🙂 Buy me one ;P
Yeah sure, just let me get over with this bank robbery thingie and then i’ll buy you one 😛
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Would you let it go this time if I bought you one of these smart shoes thingies?
It’s not a bribe, just a little gift from a friend 😉
what do you say?
😛
can u buy me one also?