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Under Armour Recover Plus: A Smarter Sole for Athletic Recovery

Project Description:

One in 10 runners will develop plantar fasciitis, and 75% of Americans will experience foot problems in their lifetime. Athletes and active individuals need a convenient way to prevent foot injury and enhance their recovery. Our recovery shoe provides vibrations that will stimulate blood flow in particular areas of the foot and provide passive and active massage through a pod-based insole.

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Hand-drawn concept sketch of a smart recovery shoe showing a cross-section of the sole with layered components, including memory foam, TPU pods, EVA foam cushioning, and embedded electronics for vibration. The rigid TPU pods are sectioned by the heel, fascia, arch, and toe box to strategically target each section of the foot. A button on the outside of the shoe controls the vibration and its speed.

Smart recovery shoe featuring a pod-based insole with rigid TPU nodes beneath memory foam and cushioned ethylene-vinyl acetate foam support for maximum comfort. Lightweight, condensed mechanical components deliver targeted vibration therapy, boosting blood flow and enabling convenient, on-the-go foot recovery and comfort.

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