Activities performed in RP1, are described below, per work packages.
WP1: Computational modelling, fabrication and mechanical testing of innovative insole designs
Task 1.1: Two designs of insoles have been analysed using computational modelling. Two infill patterns for internal structure of insole were modelled. Comprehensive finite element analysis on both foot and flat insole models utilizing ANSYS software was conducted.
Task 1.2: Prototypes of flat smart insole has been printed and embedded with the force sensors.
Task 1.3: Various specimens for infill patterns and densities modulation were mechanically tested. Maximum compression load of test specimens was analyzed.
WP2: Developing customized wearable sensors and embedded flexible electronics
Task 2.1: Force sensing resistors were developed using custom-made process using natural materials such as rattan as substrates. Six different combinations were manufactured and tested.
Task 2.2: Both, our in-house force sensing resistors as well as commercial ones, were embedded in 3D printed insoles and connected with readout electronics. Embedded electronics were composed of microcontroller equipped with a Bluetooth module for wireless transmission of measured data to the computer of mobile phone of users.
Task 2.3: The prototype of integrated system was developed with foot sensor, receiver and bluetooth low energy communication.
WP3: Gait analysis software and mobile application development for the smart wearable system
Task 3.1: An initial version for the software system was developed. With respect to the end-user interface, a mobile application for Android and iOS devices, as well as an accompanying Apple Watch app were developed.
Task 3.2: In this RP1 we developed pressure sensor for robot hands. Home robots will be developed in the RP2.
Task 3.3: Interactive games will be developed in RP2.
WP4: Testing the smart wearable system in pre-clinical trial
Task 4.1: Functional tests of the integrated system (insole+sensor+electronics+software) were performed.
Task 4.2: Evaluation of this system are performed using a dataset that has been collected from 20 volunteers.
Task 4.3: This will be done in RP2.
WP5: Communication, dissemination and exploitation
Task 5.1: Project website (
https://gaitrehubproject.com/(odnośnik otworzy się w nowym oknie)) has been regularly updated as well as social media accounts (X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube). EU Delegation Visits UACh. Project coordinator delivered talk on the MSCA Supporting researchers’ training and mobility with Western Balkans.
Task 5.2: 4 peer-reviewed journal papers and 4 conference papers were published. Researcher from PSU, obtained Excellent Award in Best Oral Presentation at the TSBME 2024/TSB2024 conference in Taiwan.
Task 5.3: Two events were organized, Workshop no. 1 and Seminar, with 40 + 32 attendees, respectively.
WP6: Project management and coordination
Task 6.1: Four Project management board (PMB) meetings were organized.
Task 6.2: We regularly take care of IPR, gender and risks.
Task 6.3: All deliverables were submitted on time as well as ethical reports.
WP7: Ethics requirements
Independent external Ethics Board of the project was established at the Kick of meeting. Ethical approvals were obtained. Six deliverables related to the ethical issue (D7.1 D7.1 D7.3 D7.4 D7.5 and D7.7) were created and submitted on time.
