ABSTRACT
Today, ambitious amateur athletes often do not have access to professional coaching but still invest great effort in becoming faster runners. Apart from a pure increase in the quantitative training load, a change of the running technique, e.g. transitioning from heel striking to mid-/forefoot running, can be highly effective and usually prevents knee-related injuries.
In this demo, we present a self-contained wearable that detects heel striking while running with a pressure-sensitive insole. Heel striking is corrected in real-time to mid/forefoot running by applying electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) on the calf muscle. We further discuss potential scenarios for EMS-based training in interactive spaces. The device will be worn and demonstrated by the presenter but if possible, the device can also be tested directly by the conference attendees.
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