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vr.tr.shoe · thing-q22676

Let an agent handle shoes by type, size system, materials, fit and safety, including protective footwear standards.

Thing Registry Physical world and living systems PHY.OBJ
Bundle → Layer → Finding → QuestionsClassifiersWhat it isWhy it existsDistinguishing featuresWhat robots and AI may and may not doMoral aspectsOwnersLinks to other meta-modelsIdentity and identifiersDirect propertiesRecognitionCapabilities and actionsHazards and failure modesStandards and interfacesContext of useSources

Bundle → Layer → Finding → Questions Filled

4 bundles · 8 layers · 8 findings · 16 questions

Type and size Which shoe and size.

Type

Shoe, boot, sandal.

Type

Footwear type.

  1. What type of footwear is it? definition
  2. What is it for? definition

Size

Size system.

Size

Size and system.

  1. What size is it, in which system? measurement
  2. What is the Mondopoint equivalent? measurement
Materials What it is made of.

Parts

Upper, lining, sole.

Materials

Materials by part.

  1. What are the upper, lining and sole made of? definition
  2. Is the label compliant? boundary

Care

Cleaning and repair.

Care

Care and repair.

  1. How should it be cleaned? action
  2. Can it be resoled? action
Safety Protection and grip.

Protection

Certified classes.

Protection

Protective class.

  1. Which protective class does it meet? provenance
  2. Is it right for the workplace hazard? boundary

Grip

Slip resistance.

Grip

Slip resistance.

  1. How slip resistant is the sole? measurement
  2. On which surfaces? definition
Fit Comfort and health.

Comfort

Fit.

Fit

Fit to the foot.

  1. Does it fit length and width? measurement
  2. What causes pain? boundary

Health

Foot problems.

Health

Health advice.

  1. When should someone see a podiatrist? action
  2. Is special footwear needed? boundary

Classifiers Filled

Family
Thing Registry
Category
Physical world and living systems
Entry kind
thing
Plane
PHY
Domain
PHY.OBJ
Other names and narrower kinds
kegutsu, zōri, asagutsu, geta, tapí, high-heeled sandal, Aetrex, Gutties, clog, abarka, Bakya, baby shoes

What it is Filled

A covering for the foot, with a sole and usually an upper, worn for protection and comfort; forms include sandals, boots, clogs and traditional footwear such as geta and zori.

Why it exists Filled

Let an agent handle shoes by type, size system, materials, fit and safety, including protective footwear standards.

Distinguishing features Filled

  • Covers the foot with a sole
  • Several incompatible size systems
  • Protective footwear has certified classes
  • Traditional forms vary widely

What robots and AI may and may not do Filled

Must not

  • Fit or sell shoes as orthopaedic or protective when they do not meet that claim.
  • Mislabel the material of a shoe, such as presenting synthetic as leather.
  • Treat traditional or ceremonial footwear as a costume or joke.
  • Disregard customs about removing shoes in homes and places of worship.

Only with a human decision

  • Choosing footwear for a person with a medical foot condition or for hazardous work.

May

  • Describe a shoe's type, size, material and condition.
  • Sort, store and pair shoes for the person who owns them.
  • Flag worn soles or damage that make a shoe unsafe to walk in.

Moral aspects Filled

  • Many people cannot afford proper shoes, and going barefoot spreads disease and injury.
  • Footwear production carries labour and environmental costs.

Who is affected

  • Wearers
  • Workers who make shoes
  • Communities whose traditional footwear is copied

Owners Filled

Steward

The person who wears or owns them.

Links to other meta-models Filled

parent

  • Q161928 - registry parent class

related

  • clothing - footwear
  • leather, textile, rubber - materials
  • personal protective equipment - when protective
  • size system - standards

What else AI and robots need to interact with it Filled

Identity and identifiers required Filled

  • Vercy registry: vr.tr.shoe
  • Wikidata: Q22676 (https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22676)

Direct properties required Filled

  • EU size step: 6.67 mm - Paris point
  • Mondopoint: foot length in mm mm - ISO 9407

Recognition required Filled

  • Sole and upper
  • Size markings in EU, UK, US or Mondopoint systems
  • Safety marks such as EN ISO 20345 S3
  • A sole with an upper enclosing or strapping the foot; heels, laces and closures vary.

Capabilities and actions required Filled

  • wear and fit it
  • size and convert sizes
  • repair and resole it
  • certify it, for protective use

Hazards and failure modes required Filled

  • Slips from poor soles
  • Foot injuries from poor fit
  • Unsafe high heels for some uses

Standards and interfaces required Filled

  • EN ISO 20345 safety footwear
  • ISO 9407 Mondopoint
  • EU Footwear Labelling Directive 94/11/EC

Context of use required Filled

  • Protecting feet, supporting walking and expressing style and tradition.
  • everyday shoes
  • boots
  • sandals and clogs
  • safety footwear
  • traditional footwear such as geta, zori, asagutsu

Sources Filled

  1. Wikidata item Q22676: shoe - identity and sense of the item
  2. Wikipedia: Shoe - general description of the item

Open questions

  • Should footwear types be separate entries?
  • How should size conversions be standardised?
  • How should traditional footwear be described respectfully?

Machine files

Card as JSON Specification Card backlog vercy.card/1

Provenance

thing registry research (pass 2) · unreviewed

Built from: models/things/publications/thing-q22676/spec.json