Arion selects Insight SIP modules for their Smart Insoles
ARION Smart Insoles run on Insight SiP BLE RF Modules
ARION Smart Insoles represent a groundbreaking leap in wearable technology, specifically designed to capture rich biomechanical data from within a shoe. Connected by Insight SiP BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) RF modules, these insoles are comfortable and the key to decoding human movement.
Human Movement Unveiled:
ARION goes beyond basic tracking. Its 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. It is the world’s most sophisticated mobile biomechanical lab with proprietary algorithms providing unparalleled insights.
Insight SiP BLE Modules: Technological Backbone to ARION:
ARION's seamless integration of Insight SiP BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) RF modules forms a core part of its technological backbone, a pinnacle in the convergence of hardware and biomechanics. 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 is instrumental to providing 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 in seamless communication facilitated by 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 revolutionizing 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.”
- 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 prioritize 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 utilized 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.
About ARION
ARION is on a mission to decode human movement to accelerate breakthrough innovations that move the world forward. The ARION team develop state-of-the-art technologies based on cutting-edge movement science and research. With every step taken in a pair of ARION Smart Insoles drives ARION’s proprietary database of millions of footsteps, from individuals around the world. This database allows ARION to continually innovate and build upon its foundation of eight patents, and over fifteen years of research and development in collaboration with world-renowned research institutions, including TNO, Loughborough University, and Maastricht University. For more information, visit Arion.
About Insight SiP
With its R&D team based in Sophia Antipolis in the south of France, Insight SiP specializes in the miniaturization of RF modules using System-in-Package technology. Its unique offerings include the smallest complete BLE module in the world, the world’s first Antenna-in-Package, the world’s first UWB/BLE and LoRa/BLE combo modules with integrated antennas, and the world’s smallest microcomputer in an SD card format.
Created in 2005 by experienced electronic industry executives, Insight SiP has been a global business since 2008 with a subsidiary in the US, a sales office in Japan and a network of over 30 distributors across the globe. More information on website: Insight SIP
