1,338 Steps Toward a Better Future: How We Sparked a Foot Health Revolution in Pirot and Dimitrovgrad
Lazar Ignjatović | 5-minute read
When we founded ArchFix, our vision was clear: to harness the power of technology so that every child has the right to proper physical development. Recently, we took that vision into the field, directly to those who need it most.
We visited schools and kindergartens in Pirot and Dimitrovgrad, and the results exceeded all expectations: we collected 1,338 footprints. This is more than just a statistic; it is the foundation that allows our AI model to become a parent’s most precise ally in detecting and tracking flat feet.
Video: The atmosphere on the ground during the footprint collection.
From the First Conversation to the 1,338th Print
An initiative of this scale required more than just technology—it required community trust. We began by speaking with principals, educators, and parents, explaining a simple truth: early detection of foot problems changes the course of a child’s life.
The support from teachers and caregivers was incredible. Thanks to them, 3 primary schools and 5 kindergartens became innovation hubs for a few days. The children approached the process with curiosity, and we approached it with the responsibility of turning every scanned print into valuable knowledge for their future.
Expertise in action: Every print was taken with maximum care and medical precision.
Scientific Precision in the Service of Children
With parental consent, the process was quick and thorough. In addition to digital footprint scanning, we recorded data on height, weight, and motor skills. The key pillar of this action was the expert team from the UnaMedica clinic – Dr. Miljana Petrović, Dr. Aleksandra Mladenović, and Nevena Rajković. Their expertise ensures that the collected data is not only vast but medically valid.
AI-driven precision: From a raw print to a detailed analysis.
What Happens to Your Data?
The collected footprints are currently at the most important address—in the hands of specialists at the Tiršova Institute. They are meticulously analyzing every scan to confirm findings and provide the final medical word.
What can parents expect?
- Individual Results: Every parent whose child participated will receive feedback on the condition of their child’s feet.
- Public Statistics: We will publish the overall results of the action to raise awareness about foot health in the region.
- Scientific Contribution: This data will become part of a professional research paper aimed at helping doctors nationwide better understand and treat flat feet in the youngest populations.
Your Analysis Starts Here: ArchFix is Now Available to Everyone!
While our field action in schools and kindergartens has successfully concluded, it was only the beginning. Thanks to the data we collected, our technology is now ready to enter every home. You no longer have to wait for our visit to find out the status of your child’s foot health.
The power of our AI analysis, which we have refined over months with top experts, is now at your fingertips. We invite you to try the ArchFix app and perform a digital footprint analysis yourself in just a few minutes.
- Quick and Simple: All you need is a mobile phone and a piece of paper.
- Accurate: Receive insights based on thousands of analyzed cases.
- Preventative: Track foot development over time and react before a problem becomes permanent.
Don’t wait for the next field action—take control of your child’s foot health today.
👉 Start your analysis via the Archfix App
A Huge Thank You to Our Partners
This endeavor would not have been possible without those who believe in innovation:
- Expert Team: UnaMedica Clinic and the Tiršova Institute.
- Support and Funding: RaisingStarts Program, Science and Technology Park Niš, and Science and Technology Park Belgrade.
- Educational Institutions: Primary schools “Vuk Karadžić” (Pirot), “8. Septembar” (Pirot), “Hristo Botev” (Dimitrovgrad), and kindergartens “Lane,” “Neven,” “Čika Jova Zmaj,” “Crvenkapa,” and “Prvomajski cvet.”
This is just the beginning. With every new footprint, we are one step closer to our goal—generations of children walking confidently and healthily.