Sports footwear with AI systems
(This article is not for advertising purposes) Do you remember the famous movie "Back to the Future 2" where the protagonist wore the famous self-adjusting shoes? And Nike, in 2016, launched special shoes in honor of…
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Nike smart sports shoes
(This article is not for advertising purposes)
Do you remember the famous movie "Back to the Future 2" where the protagonist wore the famous self-adjusting footwear? And Nike, in 2016, released the special shoe in honor of the film's anniversary. It is the most famous example of the use of smart footwear. You can see how they work here
The famous Nike Air MAG
After this launch, Nike decided to launch a more accessible collection to its consumers with the auto-fit system. Do you know that thanks to the AI system this self-adjustment was possible?
AI has been merged with a new Nike sports shoe that incorporates a small microchip that connects with a mobile app in which the user chooses the firmness with which they want the laces to be tightened. Once adjusted, you can change it as many times as you want, but the system will always remember the measurement and will adjust when you start walking.
The connection is not wireless, it is done through a USB-C cable like that of many mobile phones.
Where we're going, we don't need the roads
Robert Zemeckis
What can this AI sneaker of the future do?
With machine learning systems, the platform can detect, react and even shape the latest fashion trends, which not only drives the customer to buy, but also allows the platform to know what customers want beyond the items they already offer.
Once the user has put on the shoe, the sensors calculate the necessary tension for the foot and adjust the inside of the shoe to ensure comfort and correct blood flow. The system and fabrics are capable of withstanding the same tension as a standard parachute cable, being able to withstand 14.5 kg of force, according to company data.
The app will save the adjustment preferences, and in addition, the user can enter different settings for different times, loosening them during a waiting time or tightening them when starting over.
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Valeria Chernyshova
A history of the Saturdays.AI community. Originally published on March 17, 2022.
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