# Concussion-Spotting Gadgetry The Jolt Sensor Vibrates When Athletes Get Hard Knocks to the Head By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-06 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolt-sensor References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/jolt-sensor-athlete-headwear-vibrate-concussion/33679/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2098685356/jolt-sensor-better-concussion-detection-for-youth?ref=category_featured) The Jolt Sensor is an ingenious and potentially life-saving device that lets athletes know when they're at risk of receiving a concussion. Thankfully, the recent years have seen an upsurge of awareness of brain injuries and their life-long impact. This has led to the development of the Jolt Sensor, a device that [clips onto athletes' headwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folding-helmets) and vibrates when they receive a heavy knock. This device is ideal for amateur athletes who don't have the luxury of dedicated team doctors to evaluate them every time they take a knock. It even comes with a [companion app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jolt-app) that lets athletes take cognitive tests and concussion checklists. The developers of the Jolt Sensor have taken to [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bh51m-nso) to pursue crowdfunded monies to fund production. A pledge of $80 will get you hooked up with one Jolt Sensor next April if the campaign hits its fundraising goal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 10% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Concussion Detection Technology:** The development of concussion-detection devices like the Jolt Sensor presents opportunities for innovative solutions in the sports industry. - **Athlete Safety:** The increased awareness of brain injuries and the need for athlete safety has created a demand for technologies like the Jolt Sensor in the sports industry. - **Crowdfunding for Product Development:** Utilizing crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for entrepreneurs in the field of health technology. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sports:** The Jolt Sensor highlights the potential for introducing advanced safety measures in various sports and athletic activities. - **Health Technology:** The development of concussion-detection devices signifies the growth potential of the health technology industry in ensuring public safety. - **Crowdfunding:** The success of the Jolt Sensor highlights the viability of using crowdfunding as a means to launch innovative health tech products. ## 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) - [AI-Powered Sports Headbands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nuromova-n1.md) - [Performance Tracking Mouth Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-innovations.md) - [Hearing-Enhancing Headgear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sports-headgear.md) - [App-Connected Mouth Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orb-smartguard.md) - [Concussion Recovery Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neuro-concussion-tracker.md) - [Brain Training Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brain-training-solution.md) - [Smart Safety Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smarthat.md)