Foam implemented into helmets that sends valuable real time data could soon be a common sight on sports fields. Especially American football players have increasingly suffered degenerative brain diseases from collisions. The foam, which is equipped with sensors could measure and send the impact of a tackle in real time, showing trainers and coaches the severity of a hit. Up to now, standard measurement systems are able to detect the acceleration of a tackle which could, however be error-prone. The XOnano smartfoam is capable of measuring acceleration, impact energy, and impact velocity, which could help experts discern the severity and location of impact and determine a football player’s risk of concussion.
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