Salted Venture, a Korean company, has created smart shoes that shows how a user's weight shifts during a golf swing. Reminiscent of the orthotic sensing plate which displays a visual representation of pressure distribution, this weight shifting is viewable via smartphone application. This allows for golfers and coaches to analyze a golfer's swing. This venture is in partnership with Samsung Electronics.
Consumer demand has increased for wearable technology. Smart footwear has a wide variety of applications, including fitness, medical, team sports, video games, and virtual/augmented reality. According to a recent Market Research Future forecast, the smart footwear market is projected to reach a size of $6.51 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 32%.
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Consumer demand has increased for wearable technology. Smart footwear has a wide variety of applications, including fitness, medical, team sports, video games, and virtual/augmented reality. According to a recent Market Research Future forecast, the smart footwear market is projected to reach a size of $6.51 billion in 2023, growing at a CAGR of 32%.