The 3D foot scanner and the foot pressure plate are both foot detection devices.
Although both are used for foot detection, their principles and uses are still different.
1、Difference in principle:
The 3D foot scanner primarily uses the principle of laser scanning to measure the foot’s dimensions and other information, generating a 3D digital model of the foot.
The 3D foot scanner can accurately measure data such as arch height, foot length, foot width, and more, with over 20 data points. It can generate Word reports or produce STL and other 3D data.
The foot pressure plate primarily uses pressure sensors to detect the pressure distribution of different parts of the foot while standing or walking on it, and displays the pressure distribution map and related gait data through software.
2、Difference in usage:
The 3D foot scanner is mainly used for foot morphology analysis, diagnosing structural foot problems such as high arches, flat feet, etc. In addition, it can also be applied in the production of corrective insoles and intelligent shoe size selection in stores.
The foot pressure plate is mainly used for gait analysis, sports diagnostics, elderly gait balance, and the production of functional corrective insoles.
The 3D foot scanner primarily measures detailed information about the foot’s shape and structure, as well as the collection of 3D data. It is more widely used in gait analysis and foot function assessment.
Of course, the two can complement each other.
By combining 3D foot scan data and foot pressure distribution data, our foot health data becomes richer, providing professional doctors and rehabilitation therapists with more detailed judgment criteria, allowing for a more accurate assessment of our foot health condition.
