The world’s thinnest, fully integrated smart insole

Connected by Insight SiP BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) RF modules, these insoles are comfortable and the key to decoding human movement.

The smart insoles’ embedded sensors capture intricate details of your movement, including foot strike patterns, biomechanical profile indicating which muscles and joints experience the highest loads, and a wide variety of movement parameters and biomechanical metrics. The insoles act as your personal biomechanics lab, allowing you to understand and refine every individual’s personal movement patterns and function.

ARION's integration of Insight SiP BLE RF modules forms a core part of its technological backbone. The modules ensure that the insoles not only collect data wirelessly with precision but also transmit it in real-time, creating a dynamic and responsive feedback loop. Insight SiP modules were chosen for their ultra-small size, ensuring a non-intrusive and lightweight addition to the ARION Smart Insoles. This compactness is vital, as it allows the insoles to maintain their comfort and form factor while still housing powerful technology. In addition, the position of the modules under the foot presents a challenging RF environment due to the shielding created by the foot, therefore a device with excellent RF performance was required.

The low-power consumption characteristic of the Insight SiP BLE modules help provide the energy for the long-lasting functioning of ARION. Movement is an active and dynamic process, and these modules ensure that the insoles operate efficiently without draining excessive power. This efficiency not only extends the battery life of the insoles but also enhances the overall user experience by eliminating the need for frequent recharging.

The real magic happens with the BLE technology. ARION Smart Insoles continuously capture a wealth of biomechanical data during movement – from pressure points to motion capture, and full gait analysis. The Insight SiP BLE modules act as the conduit, swiftly and wirelessly transmitting this data to your connected device in real-time. This instantaneous data transfer is crucial for the ARION app to provide immediate, actionable feedback, creating a dynamic and responsive connection between the insoles and the individual.

Nick Wood, Sales & Marketing Director, Insight SiP said: “Every individual in the world moves every day, so solutions that can improve longevity or improve quality of life can be highly valuable. A nice example, sportspeople at all levels love to find an edge which will improve their performance, avoid injuries, and increase their enjoyment. The ARION Smart Insoles are a wonderful way to achieve this. The marriage of the compact design, low power consumption and efficient data transmission of ARION Smart Insoles sets the stage for a game-changing running experience.”

Nagaraj Hegde, PhD, Director of Technology, Arion said: “At ARION, we are revolutionising the analysis of human movement through the development of the world’s thinnest fully integrated smart insole, powered by ARION’s propriety algorithms. Insight SiP’s BLE modules have helped us elevate the ARION smart insoles from a powerful tracking device limited to a selection of application and environments, to a sophisticated, real-time biomechanical analysis tool, able to be deployed unnoticeably in any footwear, anywhere in the world, marking a giant leap in wearable technology industry.”

The functionality of ARION Smart Insoles includes:

• Real-time analysis and feedback

ARION gathers data and interprets it in real-time. Software facilitates instant feedback, offering actionable insights to enhance movement function, performance and prevent injuries. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner, a professional football player, a weekend jogger, a hiking enthusiast, or any individual concerned about the way you move, ARION can adapt its analysis to your level and goals.

• Ultra-comfortable design

In addition to the advanced technology packed within the insoles, ARION Smart Insoles prioritise comfort. The sleek, ergonomic design ensures a natural fit in any type of footwear, allowing you to focus on what you’re doing without any discomfort or distractions.

The ARION Smart Insoles can be utilised across a multitude of applications including rehabilitation, healthy living, (professional) sports such as football, tennis, golf, etc., footwear selection such as running or hiking shoe specialty shops, strength and conditioning, fitness, walking health, safety in the workplace, and many other conceivable environments in which humans are moving.