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IMAGE: When worn under a helmet, a fit cap reveals the pressure exerted by the helmet on 16 different sensors. view more
Credit: Adapted from
2021, DOI: 10.1021/acssensors.0c02122
Many athletes, from football players to equestrians, rely on helmets to protect their heads from impacts or falls. However, a loose or improperly fitted helmet could leave them vulnerable to traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), a leading cause of death or disability in the U.S. Now, researchers reporting in
ACS Sensors have developed a highly sensitive pressure sensor cap that, when worn under a helmet, could help reveal whether the headgear is a perfect fit.