Foot Measuring Instrument: Different Applications of Foot 3D Scanner and Plantar Pressure Distributi

‍There are many types of foot measuring instruments.

Common ones include the 3DOE plantar scanner, foot 3D scanner, and plantar pressure distribution system.

Both the plantar scanner and the foot 3D scanner measure the human plantar surface and the entire foot based on optical principles such as laser, mainly to obtain morphological data.

The plantar scanner mainly measures plantar data. It can collect more than 20 sets of key plantar data and generate three-dimensional data in formats such as STL. The three-dimensional data is usually applied to the design and production of customized insoles.

The foot 3D laser scanner mainly measures data of the entire foot, that is, data below the ankle can be measured. It can obtain more than 60 sets of key foot data and generate three-dimensional foot data at the same time. These three-dimensional data are usually applied to the field of customized shoes.

Both the plantar scanner and the foot scanner can evaluate some key foot health indicators, such as flat feet, high arches, varus feet, valgus feet, hallux valgus, and hallux varus.


The plantar pressure distribution system uses pressure sensors to real-timely sense data such as the pressure distribution of various parts of the plantar when a person is standing still, walking or running.

Through the pressure distribution and values, we can evaluate our foot conditions, such as the risk of diabetic feet, the risk of falls, body balance analysis, and whether there are flat feet or high arches.

For making functional insoles, obtaining plantar pressure distribution data is very important. It helps rehabilitation therapists and doctors provide more scientific and effective support for our plantar feet, and finally achieve the correction effect.

In the field of customized insoles, the plantar scanner and the plantar pressure distribution system need to work together. Both play a relatively important role and have a complementary effect.

In the field of customized shoes, the foot scanner and the plantar pressure distribution system also have a complementary effect. In this way, the made shoes can have better effects and functions.

Of course, whether it is necessary to purchase two types of equipment at the same time actually depends on specific application scenarios and needs. If the requirements are not high, only a plantar scanner is enough. If the requirements are relatively high, especially for medical use, it needs to be matched with a plantar pressure distribution system.

In addition, it is necessary to select suitable supporting equipment according to the actual budget.

However, one thing to note is that when purchasing equipment, you must buy from manufacturers with a certain brand awareness and guaranteed after-sales service. Because we use the equipment for a long time, various problems may occur during this process, which need to be solved with the help of after-sales service.

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