Intelligent insole detects and reduces the risk of accidents by falling

The partnership between the National University of Singapore (NUS) and the newly formed FlexoSense, a new “smart” spreadsheet template It promises at least a significant reduction in occupational accidents related to the group known as STF, which stands for slips, trips and falls.

The new wearable not only tracks STFs in the workplace in real time, but also monitor a person’s balance. With this, the tool allows companies to locate an accident, highlight potential STF risk areas and apply any necessary mitigations.

The aim of the project is that while observing a particular source that causes many accidents, employers make some changes to make the place safer. At an individual level, if an employee is found to have slipped, stumbled or fallen too far, they may be assigned to a less risky position.

How do “smart” spreadsheets work?

Designed for use in workers’ regular shoes, the smart insole includes an inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor, a GPS module, and a pressure sensor to measure movement changes. GPS records the user’s location, while the IMU and other physical stimulus detectors signal of sudden movements and changes in foot pressure.

The time and location of events can be viewed via a wirelessly connected smartphone app or an integrated online dashboard. These special algorithms analyzed in real time, indicate whether a user has experienced an STF event and is walking, standing, or sitting.

According to Chia Lye Peng, FlexoSense CEO, “STFs are significant cost drivers for most companies due to lost productivity, medical expenses and administrative costs.” Expected use of smart insole can reduce human and financial coststhrough the prevention of serious accidents.