loadsol^®: truly mobile in-shoe force measurement

novel GmbH loadsol: plantar normal force inside footwear | novel.de

The loadsol system* enables the measurement of the normal ground reaction force on the plantar surface of the foot in both standing and dynamic movements. Utilizing one flexible, flat sensor which covers the entire plantar surface of the foot, loadsol measures the force between the foot and the shoe, regardless of which part of the foot is in contact with the insole. The loadsol sensor is based on new patented technology and due to its linear properties also measures partial loads accurately.
The loadsol is used for applications where the capture of the total force on the foot is needed. The loadsol does not capture the local pressure distribution under the foot. For this application novel’s pedar system is the gold standard.

loadsol technology has matchbox-sized electronics and communicates wirelessly via Bluetooth with a smartphone. The force values are displayed on the smartphone in real time. The user can receive immediate biofeedback regarding the load on the foot via an auditory, visual, or vibratory signal. The measured data can be stored on the smartphone and to a cloud or a data server, and additionally transferred to a computer for a more detailed analysis. Long-term measurements allow the evaluation of various parameters.

The loadsol^® app is easy to operate and if required allows for extensive display and evaluation of various parameters.

In order to further evaluate the acquired data for other applications, the data can be exported to an ASCII file. Additionally, the Windows loadpad^® analysis software offers an extensive evaluation of the loadsol^® data on the computer.

The loadsol insole conforms well to surfaces and therefore it is possible to wear a shoe inlay in addition to the loadsol measuring insoles. The electronics were intentionally not integrated into the thin loadsol sensor to minimize a proprioception change of the plantar surface of the foot, the biomechanics of the gait, as well as the function of a corrective orthotic. The miniature electronics can be attached to the upper part of the shoe, i.e. the laces.

The loadsol insole is available in shoe sizes 36 to 49 (European sizes) and in four versions with different sensor area layouts. Thus the load on the foot can also be captured separately in up to three subareas. For specific applications there are additional customizable divisions and sizes available.

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The loadsol sensor technology is also available as a dorsal pad for measurement on the dorsum of the foot. The dorsal pad can be used to examine the comfort of the shoe.

The loadso app is easy to operate and if required allows for extensive display and evaluation of various parameters.

In order to further evaluate the acquired data for other applications, the data can be exported to an ASCII file. Additionally, the Windows loadpad analysis software offers an extensive evaluation of the loadsol data on the computer.

Features:

Measures the plantar force in static and dynamic activities
Scans the foot with up to 200 Hz
Utilizes patented, capacitive sensors
Connects to smartphones via Bluetooth^®
Covers the complete plantar surface of the foot
Can capture either forefoot, midfoot, and hindfoot or hindfoot and medial and lateral forefoot separately
Works with small, lightweight electronics
Displays bipedal force over time
Provides biofeedback for two adjustable force levels
Operates with coin cell or rechargeable batteries
Displays the data in real time on mobile devices
Can be automatically stored to the cloud
Connects to the novel software
Allows ASCII output and comprehensive Windows data analysis
Works with iOS and Android
Allows long-term measurement

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Pedography - loadsol: plantar normal force inside footwear

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Options:

loadsol:

number of sensor areas	1, 2 or 3
frequency	80 – 200 Hz
power supply	coin cell (up to 48h)

loadsol-re:

number of sensor areas	1 or 2
frequency	80 – 100 Hz
power supply	rechargeable cell (up to 18h)

loadsol-medical:

number of sensor areas	1, 2 or 3
frequency	80 – 200 Hz
power supply	coin cell (up to 48h)
certification	CE certified, according to Directive 93/42/EEC