The sport of polo receives a much needed safety upgrade with the 'Armis' polo helmet, designed to help better protect players from head injuries.
Designed by Loughborough University student Robin Spicer, this prototype polo helmet was inspired by the the high risk nature of a sport which may seem prim and proper. In actuality, polo has a 64 percent rate of all its injuries classified as major. Looking to upgrade a design that hadn't seen a major overhaul in around 100 years, Spicer's prototype features a crumple zone to reduce impact, a flexible peak and a low friction inner layer that mimics the brain's own internal protection system.
Perhaps most intriguing is the smart technology capabilities of the 'Armis." A built-in crash sensor syncs to an app that can eventually be programmed to detect, record and even report if a player has received a blow to the head and may require medical attention.
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Safety-enhancing Polo Equipment
- The 'Armis' polo helmet showcases the potential for integrating smart technology and advanced safety features in polo equipment.
- Smart Sports Equipment
- The built-in crash sensor in the 'Armis' polo helmet exemplifies the rise of smart technology in sports equipment to enhance player safety and performance.
- Innovative Injury Detection
- The 'Armis' polo helmet's app-connected crash sensor highlights the growing trend of utilizing sensors and analytics to monitor and detect potential head injuries.
Sectors Adopting This
- Sports Equipment Manufacturing
- The 'Armis' polo helmet's advanced design presents opportunities for sports equipment manufacturers to create innovative, safety-focused products.
- Smart Technology
- The integration of smart technology in the 'Armis' polo helmet opens up new possibilities for companies in the smart tech industry to collaborate with sports equipment manufacturers.
- Healthcare Technology
- The use of the 'Armis' polo helmet's crash sensor for injury detection could be adapted for other sports and industries, creating potential for disruption in healthcare technology.
