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Force Impact Technologies Presents the FITGuard

Publication/Creation Date
October 17 2016
Media Type
Corporate Video
Persuasive Intent
Advertisement
Description
The FITGuard™ aims to solve the problem of athletes returning to play when there is a high probability of head-injury. The device aims to significantly increase the likelihood of early detection and the overall safety of athletes. The guard lights up when there is physical impact to an athlete, flashing red to indicate the intensity of the impact and the "probability of injury". The strong flash is meant to indicate to coaches and others observing the athlete that the athlete may need to be removed from the activity and possibly seen by a health care professional.
HCI Platform
Wearables
Discursive Type
Inventions
Location on Body
Mouth
Augments
Moving, Protecting, Communicating, Detecting
Technology Keywords
LED Display, Impact Sensor
Keywords
Health, Concussions, Athletes , Safety, Sports, Brain Injuries
Marketing Keywords
FitGuard™, Force Impact Technologies, Center For Disease Control (CDC)
Source
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qGyg2teC_4
Date archived
October 20 2016
Last edited
March 3 2017
How to cite this entry
(October 17 2016). "Force Impact Technologies Presents the FITGuard". Fabric of Digital Life. https://fabricofdigitallife.com/Detail/objects/1790