# Brain-Screening Helmets The Revolutionary Head Impact Detection and Alert System By Tiana Reid | Published 2010-07-16 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/head-impact-detection-and-alert-system References: [northeastern.edu](http://www.northeastern.edu/news/stories/2010/07/headimpact.html) The Head Impact Detection and Alert System is a revolutionary technological sensor device that is able to scan for the severity of [brain damage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mwi-brain-scanner). Made specifically for [skiers and snowboarders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beanie-helmet), the helmet was created by students Cyril Blank, Matthew Jamula, Diego Nevado, Ross Parker, Tadas Vaisvila and their professor, Sinan Muftu at Northeastern University. Still a prototype, this helmet could potentially save lives in the future because of the fact that if certain mild head injuries are left untreated, they can become more severe than expected. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.4/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 19% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Brain-screening Technology:** Opportunity for developing advanced brain-scanning technology for early detection of brain damage. - **Smart Safety Helmets:** Potential for integrating intelligent sensors into helmets to alert users of potential head injuries. - **Preventive Healthcare Gear:** Opportunity to create innovative gear and devices that help prevent injuries and monitor health in real-time. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity to produce helmets with embedded brain-scanning sensors for enhanced safety. - **Healthcare Technology:** Opportunity to advance brain scanning technology for early detection and monitoring of brain injuries in healthcare settings. - **Outdoor Sports and Recreation:** Opportunity for integrating smart helmet technology in skiing and snowboarding gear to enhance user safety and injury prevention. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intelligent Hockey Player Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearmind-helmet.md) - [Brain-Protecting Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device.md) - [Brain Protection Awareness Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-protection-helmet.md) - [Airbag-Integrated Bicycle Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbag-bicycle-helmet.md) - [Smart Safety Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smarthat.md) - [AI-Powered Cyclist Safety Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livall-ai-visual-smart-helmet.md) - [AR-Enabled Ski Rescue Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar-helmet.md) - [Connected Cyclist Safety Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unit-1-faro-smart-helmet.md) - [Eye-Controlled Rescue Helmet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar.md)