60-Second Mind
60-Second Mind
Scientific American
New Head Protection for Footballers
2 minutes Posted Oct 4, 2007 at 12:00 am.
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A new high-tech helmet allows coaches and sideline doctors to spot concussions and other dangerous injuries on the football field, in real-time.
The head gear has sensors that send impact measurements wirelessly. For more on this story, please read Larry Greenemeier's October 4 article on Sciam.com news.