Football players at Dalhousie University in Halifax are among the first in Canada to start using smart helmets that can detect impacts that could lead to concussions
The Riddell SpeedFlex helmet is equipped with sensors that record individual hits and multiple collisions, data used to compile player-specific profiles.
If the intensity of a hit or a series of collisions rises above a certain threshold, a signal is transmitted to the sidelines where a wireless monitor displays an alert.The data from the helmets can be studied online, which could help the coaches prevent injuries during games and practices.More from Sportsnet
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