Second Draft of Summary
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 "smart watches, 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.
References
Lin, N. (2017, 09 20). runsociety.com. Retrieved
from Smart Running Shoes: Will They Change The Way You Run?:
https://www.runsociety.com/opinions/smart-running-shoes-will-they-change-the-way-you-run/
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