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The goal in sensing fabric-based technology is the integration of sensors, communication components, and the processing elements into the fabric. The most common types are pressure sensors, including piezoelectric, piezoresistive, resistive, and capacitive sensors [35]. These sensors can be networked in a carpet to record the step pressure from both feet. In a more useful design, however, the pressure sensors and their associated electronics and wireless communication system, which does fit completely inside the shoe, is very demanding for the long-term monitoring and recordings of daily activities. Therefore, to make a valuable gait analysis platform, the sensing fabric technology has been directed towards the development of pressure-sensitive foot insoles with wireless communication capability [36].