Customized Segmentation of Footwear based on Functional Biomechanical Variables

基于功能生物力学变量的鞋类定制细分

• 批准号: RGPIN-2016-04551
• 负责人: Nigg, Benno
• 金额: $ 2.26万
• 依托单位: University of Calgary
• 依托单位国家: 加拿大
• 项目类别: Discovery Grants Program - Individual
• 财政年份: 2018
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2018-01-01 至 2019-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=660954
• 关键词: Customized; Segmentation; Footwear; based; Functional

Finding the right shoe for the right person is an important task because having the correct footwear for a person is thought to lead to reduced risk of injury, increased comfort, and improved performance. Current shoe manufacturers produce minimal models of footwear that are thought to meet the requirements of the entire population, but anyone who has ever bought a pair of shoes knows this is not the case. In an ideal world, we would be able to customize a person's footwear to their needs. In fact, just as a tailor can customize a suit, footwear companies now have the technology to customize shoes. For example, manufacturers can leverage the use of 3D printing to design material and construct a shoe that is perfect for an individual. Although the technology is available, the knowledge of what shoe construction features are optimal for an individual are not known. Further, it is unknown what essential variables measured from an individual are needed for customized shoes. The ability to customize footwear is at our fingertips, but the void in knowledge of how to effectively use technologies, such as 3D printing, is preventing this exciting individualization of footwear from becoming a reality.******In a new shoe, each person will stand and move differently. Our group can use advanced biomechanical tools to determine these differences. However, there are groups of individuals that respond similarly, for example, while running. These groups of individuals are named “functional groups”. The first part of this research will determine the key characteristics of these functional groups (e.g. shape of a foot, total energy cost needed to run). These functional groups will likely have different footwear requirements. In the second part of this research program, we will determine the shoe construction features that are the best for these functional groups using subjective and objective methods. Lastly, we will determine the processes that underlie footwear customization for an individual. ******Based on the important variables needed to define functional groups, we will later explore which simple tests can be used in retail stores to define functional groups. These tests will allow retail stores to group people into functional groups and to provide them with the corresponding proper footwear.******The people of Canada will reap remarkable benefits from this research program. Footwear is an essential part of our society. We wear different shoes whether we are at work, playing a sport, or out running errands. Having the right shoe for the right person is critical for the prevention of injuries, performing better at a sport, or simply improving your day to day comfort. The knowledge from our research will inform manufacturers of how to customize shoes for running and in the long term, for other sport or leisure activities. Once shoe companies have this knowledge, the process of bringing mass customization of footwear to the public will be expedited.

为合适的人找到合适的鞋子是一项重要任务，因为为一个人拥有正确的鞋类会导致受伤的风险降低，舒适性的增加和提高的表现。当前的鞋类制造商生产的鞋类最少，这些鞋类被认为满足了整个人群的要求，但是任何曾经买过一双鞋子的人都知道并非如此。在理想的世界中，我们将能够根据他们的需求自定义一个人的鞋类。实际上，正如裁缝可以定制西装一样，鞋类公司现在拥​​有定制鞋子的技术。例如，制造商可以利用3D打印来设计材料，并构建非常适合个人的鞋子。尽管该技术可用，但尚不清楚哪些鞋子构造功能最佳的知识是最佳的。此外，尚不清楚定制鞋子需要从个人测量的基本变量。自定义鞋类的能力触手可及，但是在知识中，关于如何有效使用技术（例如3D打印）的空白正在阻止这种令人兴奋的鞋类个性化的鞋类化成为现实。****在新鞋中，每个人都会站立并以不同的方式移动。我们的小组可以使用先进的生物力学工具来确定这些差异。但是，例如，在跑步时，有些人的反应类似。这些个人群体被命名为“官能团”。这项研究的第一部分将确定这些功能组的关键特征（例如，脚的形状，运行所需的总能量成本）。这些功能组可能有不同的鞋类要求。在本研究计划的第二部分中，我们将确定使用主观和客观方法的鞋类构造功能，这些功能是这些功能组最佳的。最后，我们将确定个人鞋类定制基础的过程。 *****基于定义官能团所需的重要变量，我们稍后将探讨哪些简单测试可以在零售商店中使用以定义功能组。这些测试将使零售商店将人们分为官能团体，并为他们提供相应的适当鞋类。******加拿大人民将从该研究计划中获得显着的好处。鞋类是我们社会的重要组成部分。无论我们在上班，参加运动还是跑出错误，我们都会穿不同的鞋子。为合适的人拥有合适的鞋子对于预防受伤，在运动中表现更好或简单地改善您的日常舒适感至关重要。我们研究的知识将为制造商提供如何定制鞋子跑步的鞋子，从长远来看，进行其他运动或休闲活动。一旦鞋类公司有了这些知识，将加快将大规模定制鞋类定制的过程加快。