Computer vision system for product recommendations for insoles and shoes

The customer

CURREX develops scientifically based, sport-specific insoles with the aim of maximizing fit and performance. Since 2023, the company has been part of the US-based Foundation Wellness Group, a leading provider of orthopaedic products. Within the Group, CURREX is expanding its brand portfolio with technological expertise and a strong position in sports retail.

The challenge

CURREX has a deep understanding of biomechanics, gait analysis and foot typology. In the e-commerce sector, however, the conversion rate was low because potential customers did not know their own foot type - a key factor in choosing the right insole. The aim was to combine this expert knowledge with AI technology to automate the selection process and increase online sales.

At the same time, CURREX wanted to position itself clearly as a digital innovation driver in the market. Merantix Momentum was chosen as a partner to integrate AI into the business model in a scalable and strategic way.

The Momentum team is running our Computer Vision pipelines reliably at scale in a fully managed manner
Hinrich Dreiling
Ex-CEO

Solution

We developed a computer vision pipeline for the automated analysis of foot images: First, the foot is segmented and then classified. Based on this classification, the appropriate insole is assigned - taking sport-specific requirements into account. The solution was integrated into the CURREX website as an interactive web application.

Due to the success of the project, a further system was implemented: a video-based gait analysis for extracting biomechanical key points, recognizing stance phases and calculating relevant gait parameters. Both systems are operated by Merantix Momentum, continuously improved and optimized for scalability.

Results & effects

CURREX has successfully positioned itself as a digital pioneer in the market and was honored with the ISPO Award 2022 for its innovative approach.

100%

Automation of the selection and purchase process (incl. recommendation, assignment and checkout)

<2 %

Classification error when assigning the optimal insole

Overview

About the company
  • CURREX is a German supplier of technical performance insoles for athletes
  • Foundation Wellness is a US manufacturer of orthopaedic products and brands in the foot health sector
  • CURREX is part of the Foundation Wellness Group
  • Within the Group, CURREX plays a strategically important role in the area of sport and technology

Implemented services
  • Analysis of online conversion in the web store
  • Design of an AI-supported process for the digital distribution of insoles
  • Development of a computer vision system for classifying foot types and recommending products
  • Implementation of a video-based gait analysis to recommend suitable shoes
  • Strategic consulting for digital business development
  • Operation, maintenance and continuous optimization of software solutions

Project period
01/2021 - today (operation)
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