Adidas launches intelligent basketball shoe
Adidas has introduced what is said to be the world's first intelligent basketball shoe. The shoe, called adidas_1 Basketball, provides intelligent cushioning, meaning it finds the right level of cushioning whatever the player’s size or movement. It senses an athlete's needs, understands those needs, and instantly adapts itself to be perfect for the player.
The adidas_1 Basketball shoe works on the same principles as the adidas_1 running shoe. A magnetic sensor in the heel senses the level of compression.
This compression level is sent to the shoe's ‘brain’, a microprocessor that understands if the cushioning level is too soft or too firm. A motor-driven cable system adapts the cushioning, to make the shoe softer or firmer as needed. The basketball model has been uploaded with new software along with changed physical characteristics to meet the specific needs of the sport.
