These MEMs sensors can detect motion and the orientation of the shoe. Nike currently uses these to determine the shoes' position for the auto-lace feature. These sensors also provide Nike with the ability to build new experiences for consumers over time.
Enables the connection with a mobile device for shoe control from the Adapt App and provides the ability to update the shoe's firmware.
This processor is paired with a custom sensing electrode to detect when a foot is placed in the shoe. This then wakes up the main processor to decide whether to lace up or not.
This is the main micro-controller used to manage coordinating the motor moves, battery management, sensors, communications and any computations.
This is where Nike can store firmware upgrades, lace engine diagnostics and any future statistics Nike develops.
This is the large charge area charging pad that allows you to have positional freedom on the charger and accounts for the extra thickness between the coils.
This generates the high pull force on the laces. We can pull the laces to a maximum tightness of 140N (or 15kg).
This allows the laces to be pulled at a precise amount and at a precise speed. This also allows control over the tone of the motor during lacing.
This is the final gear ratio designed to help generate large pull forces over the life of the shoe and to self-lock so the shoe stays tight.