Microsystems technologySports shoe with intelligent cushioning

Students at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) are working on a smart sports shoe with variable cushioning that adapts to the runner and the ground conditions. This is made possible by a concentrated load of automation technology in miniature.

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Team JointWatchR with Igus employee
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Igus supported the young engineers at KIT with their 'JointWatchR' project as part of its 'yes' initiative (Young Engineers Support). Pictured from left to right: Thilo Richter, Malte Haas (Igus), Julian Wolf and Markus Mann. Not in the picture are team members Lennard Sielaff, Nora Reichelt and Philipp Nicklas.
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