Superfeet has launched a system that allows users to generate custom orthopedic insoles from home. Using an iPhone camera, the user scans their foot, and an application analyzes its shape and pressure. The software selects the appropriate foam based on physical activity. This eliminates clinic visits and democratizes access to comfort solutions.
Home scanner and custom foam: how the technology works 🦶
The process uses photogrammetry and iPhone sensors to map the foot's anatomy in 3D. The app processes the data and sends the design for printing. Superfeet offers different types of foam, from rigid for running to soft for daily use. The result is an exact insole that fits the user's gait. The precision is comparable to that of a professional clinical scanner.
Finally, an excuse to stay home that benefits your feet 😂
Now you can skip the podiatrist's queue and, incidentally, the judgmental look from the receptionist when you show up with holey socks. You scan your foot in your pajamas and, in a few days, receive an insole that promises to fix your penguin-like gait. The best part is, if it fails, you can't blame the doctor: the error was yours for not focusing the camera properly.