A method of automatic shoe lacing is proposed to include steps of: (a) capturing, by a camera system, at least two images of shoelace holes of a shoe from different positions relative to the shoe; (b) acquiring, by a computer device through conducting an analysis according to the at least two images of the shoe, coordinates of the shoelace holes relative to a robotic arm; and (c) the robotic arm lacing the shoe according to the coordinates acquired in step (b).

A shoe form manufacturing assistance apparatus includes: a receiving unit that receives information about a shoe of a user; a calculation unit that selects, based on the information received by the receiving unit, at least one type of a shoe form model from a plurality of types of shoe form models that are different from each other in terms of manufacturing method, and calculates manufacture data for a shoe form in accordance with the at least one type of the shoe form model that is selected; and an output unit that outputs the manufacture data calculated by the calculation unit.

A shoe form manufacturing assistance apparatus includes: a receiving unit that receives information about a shoe of a user; a calculation unit that selects, based on the information received by the receiving unit, at least one type of a shoe form model from a plurality of types of shoe form models that are different from each other in terms of manufacturing method, and calculates manufacture data for a shoe form in accordance with the at least one type of the shoe form model that is selected; and an output unit that outputs the manufacture data calculated by the calculation unit.

Manufacturing and assembly of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by automated placement and assembly of shoe parts. For example, a part-recognition system analyzes an image of a shoe part to identify the part and determine a location of the part. Once the part is identified and located, the part can be manipulated by an automated manufacturing tool.

Manufacturing and assembly of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by automated placement and assembly of shoe parts. For example, a part-recognition system analyzes an image of a shoe part to identify the part and determine a location of the part. Once the part is identified and located, the part can be manipulated by an automated manufacturing tool.

Described are methods for the manufacture of a shoe, an apparatus to perform such method, as well as a shoe manufactured by such method. According to certain examples, the method for the manufacture of a shoe includes providing a three-dimensionally pre-shaped first shoe component and processing the three-dimensionally pre-shaped first shoe component, wherein the processing includes an individually controllable succession of processing steps.

Described are methods for the manufacture of a shoe, an apparatus to perform such method, as well as a shoe manufactured by such method. According to certain examples, the method for the manufacture of a shoe includes providing a three-dimensionally pre-shaped first shoe component and processing the three-dimensionally pre-shaped first shoe component, wherein the processing includes an individually controllable succession of processing steps.

Manufacturing of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by automated placement of shoe parts. For example, a part-recognition system analyzes an image of a shoe part to identify the part and determine a location of the part. Once the part is identified and located, the part can be manipulated in an automated manner.

Manufacturing of a shoe or a portion of a shoe is enhanced by automated placement of shoe parts. For example, a part-recognition system analyzes an image of a shoe part to identify the part and determine a location of the part. Once the part is identified and located, the part can be manipulated in an automated manner.

A process and system allow for rapid customization and fabrication of the midsole layer of a shoe for the mass manufacturing of shoes with custom midsoles. A partially manufactured shoe is made, a style is selected by the wearer, and a custom midsole is rapidly designed, and incorporated in the partially manufactured shoe style selected by the wearer. Also, in some shoes, reorganization relocates the midsole to the interior of the shoe during manufacturing.