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Shimano Patents Wireless Cycling Shoes with Auto-Adjustment

CosmicTaco · 2024-08-29T10:40:20.645426+05:30

- Shimano unveils patent for 'smart' cycling shoes with wireless electronic system - Shoes feature auto-adjusting cleats powered by pedal-mounted battery - Sensor-driven tech responds to terrain, heart rate, and other biometric data - Design appears geared towards mountain biking rather than road cycling - Potential benefits for competitive cycling, but scientific evidence lacking Source: [Interesting Engineering ](https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/shimano-cycling-shoes-electric-self-adjustable)

Shimano unveils patent for 'smart' cycling shoes with wireless electronic system
Shoes feature auto-adjusting cleats powered by pedal-mounted battery
Sensor-driven tech responds to terrain, heart rate, and other biometric data
Design appears geared towards mountain biking rather than road cycling
Potential benefits for competitive cycling, but scientific evidence lacking

Source: Interesting Engineering