Striv develops AI-powered smart insoles embedded with textile pressure sensors to monitor running form in real-time. These insoles provide immediate feedback and data-driven analysis to help runners adjust their gait and improve efficiency. The system offers personalized AI coaching to optimize training and actively prevent running-related injuries.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Runners often lack access to detailed biomechanical analysis and personalized coaching, hindering performance improvement and increasing the risk of injury due to improper form or overtraining. Traditional methods of gait analysis are expensive, time-consuming, and require specialized lab equipment.
Solution
Striv provides smart insoles equipped with over 250 textile pressure sensors, a 9-axis motion sensor, and a barometer to capture comprehensive gait and biomechanical data in real-time. The insoles connect via Bluetooth Low Energy to iOS and Android devices, as well as wearables like Apple Watch and Garmin. This data is processed by a proprietary AI to deliver personalized coaching plans, prevent overtraining and injuries, and optimize performance. The system aims to provide runners of all levels with affordable access to insights and guidance previously only available to professional athletes.
Target Audience
The primary target audience includes runners of all skill levels, from beginners to elite athletes, seeking data-driven insights to improve performance, prevent injuries, and optimize their training.
Features
- Smart insoles with 256 textile pressure sensors, a high-precision IMU, and a high-precision barometer
- Real-time gait analysis and biomechanical data capture
- Wireless connectivity via Bluetooth Low Energy
- Compatibility with iOS and Android devices, Apple Watch, Garmin, and fitness apps like Strava
- AI-powered personalized coaching plans for performance optimization and injury prevention
- Magnetically detachable, rechargeable battery with 20 hours of active use
- Waterproof and sweatproof design