Location sensors

Location sensors status: August 25, 2016 (continued)

When it comes to socks we currently do not see smart socks as being on

our critical path as students are not usually running or even walking, so

technical details about foot alignment, stride length and so on are not

important measures for us yet. We are not persuaded (so far) that a count

of strides during class is very meaningful. That said, we would be willing

to move biosensors from the wrist (smart watch) to the ankle if the

measurements are more accurate or the students prefer it. However, even

sensor-free socks could be a helpful accessory: it is important for students

to have dry, cool and cushioned feet both inside class and outside class.

As nearly as we can determine there are two styles - what we call anklets

versus full socks. We are curious if the latter provide any extra help for

knees, ankles (sprains) or leg muscles. Likewise, we are curious about

whether socks with individual toes (below right) offer any advantage

relative to socks with just one large toe. Whether diabetes or congestive

heart disease are present is a consideration.