Design Summary Analysis Draft #3
In the article “Smart Running Shoes: Will They Change The Way You Run?”, Lin (2017) discusses the functions and features of different versions of the Altra smart running shoes. In 2011, the first model of Altra IQ was introduced to the market. Sensors are incorporated in the soles of the shoes which can deliver “Real-time stride analysis”. The responses will then be relayed through smart devices such as "smartwatches, phones, and earbuds". In 2017, engineers who invented the Altra smart shoes claimed that it was designed to not only record statistics but also “help runners avoid repetitive injuries” by tracking the user's "footfalls in real-time” via an app. An audio assistant prompts the user to rectify their movements to prevent injury. Finally, Lin (2017) asserts that the unique functions do not compromise the ergonomics of the shoes. Advancing to the smart technology era, I believe that ‘real-time stride analysis’ and feedback of the smart technology in Altra ru...