KUALA LUMPUR 24 September 2026 (The Capital Post) – GoodARCH has invested nearly RM1 million to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered foot mapping system designed to provide personalised foot structure assessments within approximately five minutes.
The technology forms part of the company’s expansion into Malaysia’s preventive health market, with GoodARCH seeking to encourage greater awareness of foot health and promote earlier, more proactive health management among the public.
The Asian arch support brand, operated by Homeway Technology, has introduced the AI-powered assessment technology at its headquarters in Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, as well as locations in Penang, Batu Pahat and Johor Bahru. The company also plans to collaborate with local health management providers to broaden access to foot health assessments.
According to GoodARCH, its technology has supported foot structure assessments for more than 300,000 users, with each assessment paired with its Far-Infrared Arch Support insole designed to provide stability and shock absorption.
Chairman Hsieh Ming-Chia said the latest technology builds on more than two decades of the company’s work in foot health, progressing from infrared-based arch support technology to graphene applications, proprietary Torsion Field Energy (TFE) technology and now AI-powered digital foot mapping.
He said GoodARCH would continue exploring technologies that could simplify and make foot assessments more practical, enabling users to better understand their foot structure and identify potential concerns at an earlier stage.
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The AI foot mapping system was developed over 12 months by an 11-member team comprising expertise in medical engineering, business and edge computing. The system is designed to analyse foot structure and identify possible arch imbalances through a digital assessment process.
GoodARCH founder Dr Hsieh Chin-Hsing said the company’s AI approach was aimed at helping users recognise potential foot-related concerns before they become disruptive to daily activities, noting that many people only begin paying attention to their feet after experiencing pain or difficulty walking.
A study involving 190 students by the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) found that 26.3 per cent had flat feet, a finding that may also be relevant to urban working adults who spend extended periods sitting or standing.
The company noted that the foot arch plays an important role in supporting body weight and maintaining balance. It also cited data from the Ministry of Health Malaysia and the Malaysian Orthopaedic Association indicating that 30 to 40 per cent of Malaysians aged 60 and above experience knee osteoarthritis, with long-term arch abnormalities such as flat feet potentially associated with musculoskeletal concerns.
Beyond foot assessment, GoodARCH is also applying its TFE and graphene technologies to products such as the Health Rhythm physiotherapeutic recliner, which is designed to support passive routines related to circulation and sleep.
The company said its core technologies have received medical device approvals and National Quality Award (SNQ) certification in Taiwan, while its patents have been secured in Malaysia, Mainland China, Hong Kong, South Korea, the Philippines, Thailand and Indonesia, reflecting its continued development of technology-driven preventive health solutions – The Capital Post
