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FootSens
FootSens was a year-long research project, starting in Design for the Human Body and continuing into independent research.
FootSens is a sensor-integrated insole that aims to detect loading on the body during physical activity. Two sensors collect data in real time as the subject performs various static trials. The prototype went through several iterations of insole types.
This research was conducted in conjunction with the UC Berkeley Ergonomics Lab and supervised by Dr. Grace O'Connell and Dr. Carisa Harris. It was also presented at the Fall 2019 Jacobs Showcase.
My work was mostly focused on the design of the insole and how it integrated with the electrical parts.
Some initial sketch ideas for the insole are pictured on the left. The final insole design (above) features a silicon base with two ABS pucks to focus weight on the force sensors.
