How One Robot is Revolutionising Shoe Making in Just 3 Minutes – On’s Lightspray Innovation

Swiss running shoe brand On has just taken a giant leap—by using a robot to make their new Lightspray shoe.

Using cutting-edge tech, a robot from ABB sprays a super-thin, durable plastic thread around a shoe mold to build the upper in just three minutes—no stitching, no glue. It’s a seamless design you simply pull on like a sock.

The result? A featherlight competition shoe weighing just 170 grams, debuted by On athletes at the 2024 Paris Olympics. And it’s not just fast to make—it’s greener too, cutting CO2 emissions by 75% and simplifying recycling.

The catch? It currently costs $450, and there’s only one model for now. But On’s founders say local, robot-driven production could be the key to faster, more flexible manufacturing in the future.

So, is this the future of shoemaking? Time—and possibly your bank balance—will tell.

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