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: 2019
• 资助国家: 加拿大
• 起止时间: 2019-01-01 至 2020-12-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/ase-oro/Details-Detailles_eng.asp?id=683799
• 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的任务，因为人们认为拥有合适的鞋子可以降低受伤的风险，增加舒适度，提高表现。目前的制鞋商生产的鞋子被认为是满足所有人的要求的最小型号，但任何买过一双鞋的人都知道情况并非如此。在一个理想的世界里，我们可以根据每个人的需要定制他们的鞋子。事实上，就像裁缝可以定制西装一样，鞋类公司现在也有了定制鞋子的技术。例如，制造商可以利用3D打印来设计材料和制造适合个人的鞋子。虽然这项技术是可用的，但对于个人来说，什么样的鞋子结构特征是最佳的，我们还不知道。此外，还不知道定制鞋需要从个人身上测量哪些基本变量。定制鞋类的能力就在我们的指尖，但如何有效地使用技术，如3D打印知识的空白，阻碍了这种令人兴奋的个性化鞋类成为现实。******穿上新鞋，每个人的站立和移动方式都不一样。我们的团队可以使用先进的生物力学工具来确定这些差异。然而，有些群体的个体在跑步时也会有类似的反应。这些个体群被称为“官能团”。本研究的第一部分将确定这些官能团的关键特征（例如，脚的形状，运行所需的总能量成本）。这些官能团可能有不同的鞋类要求。在本研究计划的第二部分，我们将使用主观和客观的方法确定最适合这些功能群体的鞋的构造特征。最后，我们将确定为个人定制鞋类的基本流程。******根据定义功能组所需的重要变量，稍后我们将探讨在零售商店中可以使用哪些简单测试来定义功能组。这些测试将允许零售商店将人们分为不同的功能组，并为他们提供相应的合适的鞋类。******加拿大人民将从这项研究计划中获得显著的好处。鞋类是我们社会必不可少的一部分。无论我们是在工作、运动还是外出办事，我们都穿不同的鞋子。为合适的人买一双合适的鞋对于预防受伤，在运动中表现更好，或者仅仅是提高你的日常舒适度至关重要。从我们的研究中获得的知识将告诉制造商如何定制适合跑步和长期其他运动或休闲活动的鞋子。一旦鞋业公司掌握了这一知识，将加速向公众提供大规模定制鞋类的进程。