This self-wearing shoe makes life easier for people with reduced mobility

A London college student has created a self-wearing shoe, revolutionizing footwear with a design that allows the shoes to put themselves on. Whether you’re in a rush or simply seeking convenience, this groundbreaking invention offers a completely new way to experience comfort and ease.

Yvonne Hung, a London Royal College of Art student, has developed the Bistable Automatic Shoe (BAS). As part of her thesis, she designed this shoe based on her own experiences.

The Bas has several unique features, such as mechanical textiles, self-wearing mechanism, simple trigger mechanism, custom-knit fabric, bistable actuator, etc. 

For people with physical disabilities, older individuals, medical wearables, fashion, and footwear industries, Bas will be ideal. 

Unique features and functionality

The bistable actuators of these shoes are made of spring wire and elastic cord to provide tension and structure. These are designed to have opened and closed positions. 

When the user places their foot into the shoe according to the applied pressure, the texuators will respond. This pressure activates the actuators and makes the shoe go from an open state to a closed state. 

The structure of the shoe is made of spring wires that cover around the foot in an accurate form. The loop located at the back of the heels functions as a release mechanism. 

Key benefits

Unlike traditional shoes, Bae shoes have no need to tie laces or buckling straps; they’re easy to wear. These shoes are very convenient to wear and will be ideal for individuals with mobility issues. 

The self-wearing feature of these shoes automatically adjusts according to the foot’s shape. It is simple to remove the shoes without exerting physical effort by pulling the shoe loops.

Bae shoes are free of any electronic parts so that it eliminates environmental impacts. It can remain functional for many years. 

To sum it up, London-based college student Yvonne Hung has developed a self-wearing shoe. These shoes provide notable benefits for the users. 

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