ADIDAS_1

This is the first shoe with a n embedded micro processor that adapts the shoe cushioning based on the terrain and the user’s demand. While the fact is that no two runners have the same pair of shoes can’t always provide the necessary comfort to both. To tackle this problem adidas_1 can dynamically change the cushioning depending on the terrain, your weight and the speed, to provide the right amount of comfort .The shoe has a magnetic sensor placed in the heel and monitors any changes in weight, place and surface type at a rate of 1,000 times per second. This information is then fed to a micro processor, the brain that determines whether the cushioning is in the ideal zone. If the cushioning is not right, the micro processor sends a signal to a motor that is connected to a cushioning cylinder in the heel to either relax or tighten depending on whether soft or firm cushioning is required. There are two buttons on the side of the shoe, which are required to be pressed simultaneously to switch on the active cushioning system. Moreover, there are five preset level of cushioning that can be achieved using these two buttons. A small battery powers the entire system and is located under the foot soles of each shoe.