Vibrating Insoles Make Sure-Footed Progress

Insoles that could improve balance in seniors are inching closer to market.

By Katie Bo Williams
May 2, 2016 5:00 AMNov 12, 2019 5:10 AM
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James Niemi, lead senior staff engineer at Harvard's Wyss Institute, demonstrates James Collins' vibrating shoe insoles, which help correct the wearer's balance problems. | Sam Ogden

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The sleek new version of the balance-enhancing insole can be charged wirelessly. Users can control the amplitude of the vibrations and check battery levels with a mobile app. | Wyss Institute at Harvard University
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