Another Head Impact Detector

Another Head Impact Detector

Head impact during sports play continues to be a major health concern. X2 Biosystems has a system that takes a different approach from some other devices. Rather than be attached to a headband or as part of a mouth guard, the xPatch is a small device that is taped to...
CES 2015: The Eyes Have It [video]

CES 2015: The Eyes Have It [video]

Stare at the period at the end of this sentence for a few seconds. Now, it may have seemed to you that your eyes were fixated on that spot, but in fact, your eyes continued to make tiny motions called “microsaccades.” These involuntary movements differ...
Another Concussion Sensor Detects Jolt to the Head

Another Concussion Sensor Detects Jolt to the Head

Does the world need another concussion tracker? The founders of a new company, Jolt Sensor, seems to think that there is still room in this increasingly crowded field. The company launched a Kickstarter campaign this month, and has already raised almost 25% of their...