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Smart Shoes: An Innovative Method to Analyze and Correct Improper Gait

CSEF · 2016 Electronics & Electromagnetics Third Award

Matthew Cho · Kennedy (John F.) Middle School, Cupertino, Santa Clara County

Overview

Objectives/Goals My project goal is to measure the angle of the user#s feet, to determine if their gait was proper, display the collected data or allow for real time correction of the feet, and provide a program that professionals could use to analyze data. Methods/Materials Arduino Nano, 3 axis gyroscope and accelerometer, Bluetooth module, buzzer, button, battery, and a pair of shoes. Results Using gyroscopes and accelerometers, the shoes can measure the angle and acceleration of your feet. The shoes can beep when your feet exceed an angle. When the user hears beeps, they will adjust their feet, which leads to better gait. They can also send data to a computer for a deeper analysis of the data. Conclusions/Discussion The shoes can identify the angles of the user's feet to identify if they have improper gait. The shoes can also correct gait by alerting the user of their gait. The user will in turn correct their feet until their gait is proper. Professionals can also analyze the data for a deeper understanding of their patient#s gaits.

Summary statement

Smart shoes are shoes that measure the angle and acceleration of your feet to allow for correction and identification of improper gait.

Help received

My father helped me understand some of the programming subjects such as wireless connection.

Awards (1)

Competition history

  • CSEF 2016 Electronics & Electromagnetics · Entry J0908

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