These Lightning Shoes are made for …. moving!
Infineon develops worldwide unique shoe prototype with adidas that listens to music and reacts to it with lighting effects
What has a running shoe got in common with a microchip? Not much, you might think at first glance. Well think again!
In a pioneering move, Infineon has teamed up with adidas to develop an iconic shoe fusing technology with fashion to inspire the wearer to move! Taking the semiconductor “magic” normally hidden inside a smart IoT device, connected car, solar panel or robot, this stylish shoe brings the power of digitalization out into the open for everyone to see and hear.
Based on the adidas Originals NMD S1 shoe, this world-first prototype lights up to the rhythm of a music beat with a variety of programmable color effects. Thanks to XENSIV™ sensors, this shoe can literally “hear”. The Originals NMD S1 was the ideal model for this joint development project, offering the perfect shape for sensitive, high-quality electronic components without compromising wearer comfort. Use of recycled materials and a circular lifecycle also resonate with Infineon’s mission to drive decarbonization.
An integrated PSoC™ microcontroller processes the audio input. The EZ-PD™ Barrel Connector Replacement (BCR) solution allows the shoe to be charged using USB-C Power Delivery (PD) in combination with high-efficiency OptiMOS™ power MOSFETs. The adidas originals NMD S1 offers the perfect fit and enough space to place the highly sensitive technology components inside without compromising comfort.
- XENSIV™ MEMS microphones – intuitive sensing capabilities
- PSoC™ 63 MCU with AIROC™ Bluetooth® LE for data processing & connectivity
- EZ-PD™ Barrel Connector Replacement (BCR) USB-C Power Delivery (PD) for power input & charging
- Highly efficient OptiMOS™ power discretes for power management
Move over to Infineon for more information!
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