Adidas 1
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The adidas 1 was a Trainer (more accurately, running shoe) made by adidas
, introduced in early 2005. It is the first general consumer sneaker to incorporate a computer
. The shoe suffered reliability issues with many being sent back for repair, which initiated the introduction of an improved generation shortly after the release of the original shoes, which was called Intelligence Level 1.1. Problems remained, sales dropped rapidly, and the shoe was discontinued in mid 2006. The official site http://www.adidas-1.com now redirects users to adidas' web page.
, using a motor
in the middle of the sole. The motor turns a screw, which in turn lengthens or shortens a cable, changing the compression characteristics of the heel pad.
The shoe typically runs at $250 in the U.S.
The changes are guided by a sensor in the heel, which determines how much the heel is compressed on each stride.
The shoe is battery
-powered, and lasts for approximately 100 hours of running.
released a new version of the Adidas 1.
There is an increased range of cushioning and a new motor with 153% more torque in the IL 1.1 upgrade.
Adidas
Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport...
, introduced in early 2005. It is the first general consumer sneaker to incorporate a computer
Computer
A computer is a programmable machine designed to sequentially and automatically carry out a sequence of arithmetic or logical operations. The particular sequence of operations can be changed readily, allowing the computer to solve more than one kind of problem...
. The shoe suffered reliability issues with many being sent back for repair, which initiated the introduction of an improved generation shortly after the release of the original shoes, which was called Intelligence Level 1.1. Problems remained, sales dropped rapidly, and the shoe was discontinued in mid 2006. The official site http://www.adidas-1.com now redirects users to adidas' web page.
Technology
Requiring three years of development prior to release, the shoe adjusts itself after each strideGait analysis
Gait analysis is the systematic study of animal locomotion, more specific as a study of human motion, using the eye and the brain of observers, augmented by instrumentation for measuring body movements, body mechanics, and the activity of the muscles. Gait analysis is used to assess, plan, and...
, using a motor
Electric motor
An electric motor converts electrical energy into mechanical energy.Most electric motors operate through the interaction of magnetic fields and current-carrying conductors to generate force...
in the middle of the sole. The motor turns a screw, which in turn lengthens or shortens a cable, changing the compression characteristics of the heel pad.
The shoe typically runs at $250 in the U.S.
The changes are guided by a sensor in the heel, which determines how much the heel is compressed on each stride.
The shoe is battery
Battery (electricity)
An electrical battery is one or more electrochemical cells that convert stored chemical energy into electrical energy. Since the invention of the first battery in 1800 by Alessandro Volta and especially since the technically improved Daniell cell in 1836, batteries have become a common power...
-powered, and lasts for approximately 100 hours of running.
Intelligence Level 1.1
On 25 November 2005, AdidasAdidas
Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport...
released a new version of the Adidas 1.
There is an increased range of cushioning and a new motor with 153% more torque in the IL 1.1 upgrade.