Foot Measuring and Shoe Ordering Challenge
January 1, 2021Shoes That Fit Engineering, 2020–21
Liaison(s): Karen McMillen, Gaby Martinez
Advisor(s): Okitsugu Furuya
Students(s): Dillon Coville (TL-S), Lena Pawlek (TL-F), Lorelei Bivins, Jessica Torrey, Audrey Young
Shoes That Fit tackles one of the most visible signs of poverty by giving children in need new athletic shoes to attend school. The team designed a user-friendly measurement metric, foot measurement device, and data collection system for STF to help manage their company workflow. While maintaining flexibility, the solution implements automation, appraisals, and accuracy to help STF improve and grow. By utilizing the unique measurement and prediction techniques, the team aims to remove excess costs to the process.