Smart Safety Shoe Revolution: How IoT and AI Change Workplace Safety

Houston, April 22, 2025 – At the North American Safety Expo (NSC 2025), technology company SoleSense and safety shoe giant Timberland PRO jointly released the next-generation smart safety shoe SmartGuard X, which attracted widespread attention in the industry.

Core technology breakthrough
Real-time health monitoring: Built-in 6-point pressure sensor, analyzes foot force data every 0.5 seconds to prevent musculoskeletal injuries (MSDs).

Environmental risk warning: Combined with the construction site IoT beacon, it automatically triggers vibration reminders in slippery, high-altitude or high-temperature areas.

Cloud data management: All gait data is uploaded to the safety management platform, and companies can analyze worker fatigue trends and optimize workflows.

Actual application cases
After the pilot at the Rotterdam refinery, Royal Dutch Shell saw a 67% drop in slip accidents.

Japan’s Obayashi Construction Company integrates smart shoe data with the BIM system to achieve dynamic optimization of construction safety.

Market Prospects
According to ABI Research, the global smart safety shoes market will reach US$830 million in 2028, with a compound annual growth rate of 24.5%. Logistics giants such as Amazon and Walmart have begun testing employee wear solutions.