# Brain Wave Detecting Helmets The Head Impact Detection and Alert System Senses Brain Injuries By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-15 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/head-impact-detection-and-alert-system1 References: [physorg](http://www.physorg.com/news198249870.html) Students at Northeastern University have created quite a revolutionary [protection device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/argus-ar-helmet) called the Head Impact Detection and Alert System. The helmet was a collaboration with emergency medical technicians and X-Ray specialists. The helmet is essentially lined with tiny sensors which are able to detect brain waves and [measure acceleration in the head](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuromova-n1). There is an LCD screen which also comes with the helmet which displays color according to impact. So if a severe injury happened, the screen would flash red to display the level of brain waves the helmet is receiving. Amazing! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.4/10 - Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Brain Wave Detecting Technology:** The development of brain wave detecting technology in protective gear presents an opportunity for sports equipment companies to improve athlete safety. - **Smart Helmets:** The rise of smart helmets with detection technology is an opportunity for motorcycle companies to improve rider safety on the road. - **Medical Wearables:** The advancement of medical wearables that use brainwave detection could lead to new opportunities for medical device manufacturers in brain injury prevention. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Sports Equipment:** The Head Impact Detection and Alert System could disrupt the sports equipment industry by creating demand for improved protective gear. - **Motorcycles:** The development of smart helmets presents an opportunity for the motorcycle industry to integrate safety technology in their products. - **Medical Devices:** The use of brain wave detecting technology in medical wearables could disrupt the medical devices industry by creating new opportunities for brain 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) - [Lightweight Helmet Liners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/helmet-liner.md) - [AI-Powered Cyclist Safety Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/livall-ai-visual-smart-helmet.md) - [Slumber-Inducing Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-devices.md) - [Neurotechnology Gaming Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neurable-x-hyperx.md)