Harald Koerger

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Harald Koerger is a pioneering researcher in the field of wearable sports technology, with a particular focus on sensor-integrated footwear and human–machine interaction in athletic contexts. His most influential work, the "Smart Soccer Shoe" (2016), introduced a groundbreaking system that embeds textile pressure sensing matrices—comprising two 3×4 and one 3×3 arrays—directly into the shoe to capture high-resolution foot–ball interactions at over 500 Hz. This low-power, high-frequency design enables real-time analysis of kicking techniques, ball control, and player biomechanics, offering coaches and athletes unprecedented data for performance optimization. With 53 citations, this paper has become a foundational reference in the emerging field of smart sportswear. Koerger’s contributions extend beyond soccer, influencing broader applications in wearable sensing and interactive systems. His work exemplifies how integrating flexible electronics with everyday athletic gear can transform training and injury prevention. For students and researchers, Koerger’s research demonstrates the exciting potential of merging materials science, embedded systems, and sports analytics to create intelligent, data-driven tools that enhance human performance.