Master’s thesis · 110/110

PUMA Xetic Basketball

A computational design framework for auxetic basketball midsoles, validated with dynamic FEA across running, landing, and cutting motions.

Role
3D modeling · FEA simulation
Focus
Biomechanics · Auxetic midsoles
Partner
PUMA · MIT Design Lab
Status
NDA

Abstract

Performance footwear demands faster, more efficient design processes. This thesis develops a computational framework that combines parametric modeling, data-driven iteration, and multi-case FEA to validate auxetic basketball midsoles.

Xetic Basketball serves as the case study for validating the framework across three dynamic movements: running, landing, and cutting.

Xetic basketball render

Related project

Visit the Xetic Running project (Calibrate Runner) for the complementary running case study.

Please contact me for further information.