Hannah Kate Wilson

Endure, The Strapping tape Applicator

Martial artists’ feet are under constant friction when kicking and performing repetitive techniques. As a result, the need to strap and secure the ball of the foot becomes paramount in helping the athlete endure training, especially as blisters and burns regularly arise. However, the outdated, tedious application of strapping tape is time-consuming, can disrupt the flow of training, and can be off-putting to beginners.  That is why I created Endure.  I realised that martial arts gyms needed a communal way to easily apply tape. Through extensive prototyping, Endure, the strapping tape applicator that seamlessly automated the process of wrapping a person's foot, was born. Minimal input from the user is needed, and before they know it, their feet are protected and ready to go.