# Head Injury-Detecting Devices The HIT Impact Wearable Keeps an Eye Out for Head Injury By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hit-impact References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/wearable-tech-and-app/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/hit-recognition/hit-impact?ref=43umxz&utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The HIT Impact wearable is a solution for [cyclists, athletes and sports enthusiasts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canyon-deflectr-rls-helmet) alike that works to keep their cranial health in the spotlight when partaking in a range of activities. The device works by being worn on the head and will go to work detecting for impact force that will trigger an alert if it reaches the threshold of safety. This information will be relayed to the accompanying app, which can be used to gather as much information as possible to know whether or not a [concussion might have been sustained](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuro-concussion-tracker). The HIT Impact wearable can be used with a [range of helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shoeigtair3) including hard and soft-shell varieties, and can be used with the Team Play feature to keep groups covered. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Head Injury-detecting Devices:** Opportunity to develop wearable technology for head injury detection in various industries and activities. - **Impact Force Detection:** Opportunity to create impact force detection systems for a variety of safety applications. - **Data-driven Concussion Assessment:** Opportunity to create data-driven concussion assessment tools for athletes and medical professionals. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunity for sports equipment manufacturers to integrate impact detection devices into their products. - **Healthcare Technology:** Opportunity for healthcare technology companies to develop wearable devices and data analysis tools to assess head injuries. - **Personal Protective Equipment:** Opportunity for personal protective equipment manufacturers to develop headgear with integrated impact force detection and safety alerts. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Brain-Protecting Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brainprotecting-wearable-device.md) - [Intelligent Hockey Player Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bearmind-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) - [Smart Safety-Focused Hardhats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/connected-hard-hat.md) - [Connected Cyclist Safety Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unit-1-faro-smart-helmet.md) - [Brain Protection Awareness Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-protection-helmet.md) - [AI-Powered Sports Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuromova-n1.md) - [Real-Time Performance-Tracking Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-eyewear1.md)