Team members:
- Amanda Broadbeck
- Wei-Chu Liao
- Wei-Shen Liao
- Chris Mintle
Team IMPACT has decided to design and prototype an intelligent helmet that wirelessly transmits real time sensor data for collection and processing. The design of the helmet will allow it to be retrofitted into any type of protective headgear. This helmet will be used to monitor the wearer's motion, impact, and physiological states and indicates if any medical attention is necessary. Sensing is accomplished by using accelerometers to measure impact and motion on all three axes. Depending on the application, optional components can be added to fit its needs such as sensors that measure blood oxygen level and pulse. The collected data will be locally processed and wirelessly transmitted to the base station. The base station will interface with a computer that serves as the display module supporting a custom user interface.