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Last updated February 17, 2026
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Variable viscosity fluid bladder systems: NikeRecent Research Landscape

Static cushioning fails to respond to dynamic gait changes, leading to suboptimal impact protection. These systems utilize active fluid displacement between interconnected chambers to modulate localized support pressure.

What technical problems is Nike addressing in Variable viscosity fluid bladder systems?

Inadequate dynamic lateral stability

(15)evidences

Fixed cushioning systems fail to redistribute internal pressure in response to dynamic user movement or changing anatomical loads. Resolving this allows for real-time physiological load balancing and injury prevention.

Inadequate localized pressure adaptation

(1)evidences

Trapped air bubbles in electrorheological fluids cause electrical arcing and inconsistent field responses. Eliminating these voids prevents catastrophic insulation failure and ensures predictable fluid viscosity control.