HP Arize
Healthcare app development by Sidekick Interactive for HP’s 3D orthotics printing solution
Problem
HP was looking to develop a mobile tool to automate the production of custom-made foot orthotics.
The client was developing the Arize project to deploy 3D printed foot orthoses using their technologies and their network of American clinicians.
HP was looking to develop an automated end-to-end solution with modern native mobile tools.
To print a plantar orthosis with a 3D printer, it takes several resources, including precise measurements of the customer’s foot, as well as the specific foot problems to be solved by the orthosis.
Capturing its measurements and adjustments is typically very manual or done with high-end 3D scanners.
Solution
We have developed an iPad application that connects to Occipital's 3D Structure Sensor scanners.
To optimize the tools in the hands of clinicians, we have developed a native iOS mobile application that interfaces with the 3D Structure Sensor scanner from Occipital and with the TrueDepth Sensor from Apple in order to make precise 3D scans of the feet.
Clinicians can also manage their order books via the app, as well as document their clients and each orthosis.
Collaboration
The HP Arize project showcases the successful collaboration between Sidekick Interactive and HP, one of the world’s leading technology and 3D printing innovators. Together, we developed an iPad application that revolutionizes the way custom orthotics are designed and produced.
HP’s goal was to simplify and modernize the process of creating personalized orthotic devices for healthcare professionals. Our team built a native iOS solution integrating the Occipital Structure Sensor and Apple’s TrueDepth camera, ensuring millimeter-level accuracy for 3D foot scans. Clinicians can now capture, model, and order custom orthotics directly from their tablet in just a few minutes.
Through this collaboration, HP successfully brought 3D printing technology to the healthcare sector in a more accessible and cost-efficient way — replacing expensive scanning systems with a powerful, mobile-first experience.
The HP Arize app perfectly embodies Sidekick Interactive’s mission: turning ambitious ideas into reliable, high-performance digital solutions. Our partnership with HP demonstrates our expertise in mobile app development, 3D scanning integration, and medical innovation, helping leading global brands create products that make a real impact.
