OBJECTIVES

This work package will address Scientific Objective 1: The development of a human-centered parametric system for generating parametric feature-based foot models.

DESCRIPTION OF WP1 BROKEN IN TASKS

Task 1.1 - Foot Feature Library Generation [m1 – m6]

In this task, the geometry and the parameters that describe the foot features will be defined.

Task 1.2 - Methods and Algorithms for the 3D Reconstruction of Foot Features [m7-m24]

In order to achieve the required high accuracy in the reconstructed 3D parts of the foot, a novel methodology that has been co-developed by the main researcher for the reconstruction of complex and high-detailed traditional jewelry using a feature-based approach will be adopted (Stamati et al., 2011).

Task 1.3 - Final Foot Model Assembly [m19-m36]

This task involves algorithms and methods for the generation of the final 3D model of the foot on the basis of the reconstructed feature components.

DELIVERABLES (type) - month of delivery

D1.1: Identification and Definition of Foot Anatomical Features (Report) - m6

D1.2: Methods and Algorithms for the 3D Reconstruction of Foot Features (Intermediate Report) - m15

D1.3: Methods and Algorithms for the 3D Reconstruction of Foot Features (Conference Publication) - m15

D1.4: Methods and Algorithms for the 3D Reconstruction of Foot Features (Final Report) – m24

D1.5: Methods and Algorithms for the 3D Reconstruction of Foot Features (Scientific Publication) – m24

D1.6: Final Foot Model (Intermediate Report) –m27

D1.7: Final Foot Model (Final Report) – m36

D1.8: Final Foot Model (Scientific Publication) – m36

D1.9: Ph.D. Dissertation on Parametric Feature-Based Modeling of Human Foot – m36

OBJECTIVES

This work package will address Scientific Objective 2: The development of complete simulation scenarios for evaluating and optimizing the four footwear functionalities under study.

DESCRIPTION OF WP2 BROKEN IN TASKS

Task 2.1 - Behavioral Models [m7 – m30]

In this task, the research team will study the biomechanical and physiological parameters that characterize the interaction between foot and footwear.

Task 2.2 –Definition of Materials and FEA Parameters [m13 – m30]

This task will address the following important objectives: (a) Definition of materials for the various human foot parts. (b) Definition of materials for the various shoe components. (c) Definition of FEA parameters.

DELIVERABLES (type) - month of delivery

D2.1: Definition of Behavioral Models (Intermediate Report) – m18

D2.2: Definition of Behavioral Models (Final Report) –m30

D2.3: Definition of Behavioral Models (Scientific Publication) – m30

D2.4: Definition of Materials and FEA Parameters (Intermediate Report) – m21

D2.5: Definition of Materials and FEA Parameters (Final Report) – m30

OBJECTIVES

This work package will address Scientific Objective 3: The development of CAE methods and tools for evaluating simulation scenarios by determining and optimizing the footwear design parameters that affect comfort.

DESCRIPTION OF WP3 BROKEN IN TASKS

Task 3.1 –Computation of Comfort Parameters [m7 – m36]

This research considers the following four comfort parameters related to footwear design: (1) fitting, (2) shock absorption, (3) foot plant pressure distribution, (4) bending/torsion.

Task 3.2 –Comfort Parameters Assessment and Optimization [m25 – m36]

In this task, a special module will be developed for “translating” the results of the FE analysis performed on a certain simulation scenario. With this module the computed values (stresses, deformations, etc.) will be graphically displayed to the user in order to assess the dynamic interaction between foot and footwear and derive conclusions on design improvements.

Task 3.3– Porting the Proposed Technological Solution to the Cloud [m7 – m36]

In order to provide a cost-effective, fast and robust solution the entire system will be available in the Cloud.

Task 3.4 – Validation [m31 – m36]

The final task of this project concerns the validation of the developed methods and algorithms.

DELIVERABLES (type) - month of delivery

D3.1:    Computation of Comfort Parameters (Intermediate Report) –m21

D3.2:    Computation of Comfort Parameters (Conference Publication) – m21

D3.3:    Computation of Comfort Parameters (Final Report) – m36

D3.4:    Computation of Comfort Parameters (Scientific Publication) – m36

D3.5:    Comfort Parameters Assessment and Optimization (Report) – m36

D3.6:    Porting the Proposed Technological Solution to the Cloud (Intermediate Report) – m18

D3.7:    Porting the Proposed Technological Solution to the Cloud (Intermediate Report) – m27

D3.8:    Porting the Proposed Technological Solution to the Cloud (Final Report) – m36

D3.9:    Porting the Proposed Technological Solution to the Cloud (Scientific Publication) – m36

D3.10:  Validation Results in Industrial Field (Report) – m36

D3.11:  Ph.D. Dissertation on Computation of Footwear Comfort Parameters Using a Human-Centered Approach – m36