AWARD YEAR
2015
CATEGORY
Body
GOALS
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions
KEYWORDS
landmine, leg protection, insole
COUNTRY
Colombia
DESIGNED BY
Designt team:
Mauricio Betancur
Alexander Ossa
Susana Estrada
Company:
Tecnologías MARTE - Universidad EAFIT.
WEBSITE
http://www.tecnologiasmarte.com
Mineproof insole
An insole that protects from antipersonal landmines. For all kinds of shoes and people of any age.
The mineproof insole is the result of combining a geometrical pattern designed to deflect shock waves, and a composite material capable of absorb energy and stop high-speed fragments; both inspired in how nature protects animals from high energy impacts from their predators. This design is the result of 4 years of research and development in armoring and biomimetics. Tests performed by the Colombian Army had shown that this product works against the most common types of antipersonal landmines. The design of the insole gives it the ability to work in all kinds of shoes, so soldiers, farmers, children, or anyone in risk can wear it. The language of the product makes easy to use, since the shape shows how it should be placed inside the shoe, having the extra ability to protect from either side in case of misplacement by the user. It is manufactured at the minimum cost possible, so it can be mass produced by using the best materials available in order to lasts for long periods of time.