{"database":"biostudies-literature","file_versions":[],"scores":null,"additional":{"omics_type":["Unknown"],"volume":["17(33)"],"submitter":["Lee J"],"pubmed_abstract":["Individuals experiencing gait dysfunction─such as the elderly, those with peripheral nervous system damage, or individuals with Parkinson's disease─face a heightened risk of physical injury due to imbalanced weight distribution. Despite recent advancements in wearable movement trackers, there remains a significant need for a reliable long-term plantar pressure monitoring system. While some existing devices measure pressure characteristics, many are hindered by limitations in spatial resolution, sensitivity, and the presence of bulky peripherals. Here, we introduce a flexible smart insole system that integrates screen-printed nanomaterials to create a high-density piezoresistive sensor array, enabling accurate plantar pressure measurement during daily activities. To ensure scalable and cost-effective manufacturing, we utilize a screen-printing method to fabricate 173 carbon-based sensors directly onto a flexible insole circuit. The printed sensors demonstrate a remarkable sensitivity of -0.322 kPa<sup>-1</sup>, surpassing previous benchmarks. When combined with a wearable mobile communication circuit, this system offers a comprehensive analysis of the user's plantar pressure distribution. Experimental studies conducted with human subjects showcase the smart insole's real-time monitoring capabilities in common daily ambulation scenarios. The integration of high spatial resolution, exceptional sensitivity, and a fully mobile wearable system holds significant promise for enhancing outcomes across various applications, from healthcare to athletics."],"journal":["ACS applied materials & interfaces"],"pagination":["47153-47161"],"full_dataset_link":["https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC12371697"],"repository":["biostudies-literature"],"pubmed_title":["Flexible Smart Insole and Plantar Pressure Monitoring Using Screen-Printed Nanomaterials and Piezoresistive Sensors."],"pmcid":["PMC12371697"],"pubmed_authors":["Soltis I","Huang Y","Kim H","Kuczajda M","Lee J","Kwon Y","Lee YJ","Yeo WH"],"additional_accession":[]},"is_claimable":false,"name":"Flexible Smart Insole and Plantar Pressure Monitoring Using Screen-Printed Nanomaterials and Piezoresistive Sensors.","description":"Individuals experiencing gait dysfunction─such as the elderly, those with peripheral nervous system damage, or individuals with Parkinson's disease─face a heightened risk of physical injury due to imbalanced weight distribution. Despite recent advancements in wearable movement trackers, there remains a significant need for a reliable long-term plantar pressure monitoring system. While some existing devices measure pressure characteristics, many are hindered by limitations in spatial resolution, sensitivity, and the presence of bulky peripherals. Here, we introduce a flexible smart insole system that integrates screen-printed nanomaterials to create a high-density piezoresistive sensor array, enabling accurate plantar pressure measurement during daily activities. To ensure scalable and cost-effective manufacturing, we utilize a screen-printing method to fabricate 173 carbon-based sensors directly onto a flexible insole circuit. The printed sensors demonstrate a remarkable sensitivity of -0.322 kPa<sup>-1</sup>, surpassing previous benchmarks. When combined with a wearable mobile communication circuit, this system offers a comprehensive analysis of the user's plantar pressure distribution. Experimental studies conducted with human subjects showcase the smart insole's real-time monitoring capabilities in common daily ambulation scenarios. The integration of high spatial resolution, exceptional sensitivity, and a fully mobile wearable system holds significant promise for enhancing outcomes across various applications, from healthcare to athletics.","dates":{"release":"2025-01-01T00:00:00Z","publication":"2025 Aug","modification":"2026-05-08T20:13:10.241Z","creation":"2026-04-08T00:13:26.399Z"},"accession":"S-EPMC12371697","cross_references":{"pubmed":["40729702"],"doi":["10.1021/acsami.5c08296"]}}