Instrumented Mouthguards(IMGs)

[docrugby1]

In a previous thread , I discussed the professional rugby requirement for players to wear IMGs to identify dangerous levels of head contact.
A translucent IMG will be employed in the Women's World Cup. The device will glow red when dangerous forces have been detected

I have to believe in the litigious USA , that the availability of these devices will lead to lawsuits if they are not utilized in HS, college or professional football and other contact sports-hockey, lacrosse , boxing or any sport that traditionally uses mouthpieces

I believe the companies that produce them are privately held but would make a good investment if they go public. The yearly turnover in HS and college football should provide sufficient demand. The only problem is which company will develop the " better mousetrap" and dominate the market. The glowing translucent device will likely replace the previous generation of devices and further improvements are inevitable. They might be employed in soccer to record the impact of headers that seem to be a concern in youth soccer


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[Perry Sr]

In regards to litigation, there’s probably an ROI that speaks not only to risk avoidance but also to injury prevention and long-term player health.

As a former youth sports coach and a lifelong tech enthusiast, I’ve always been fascinated by how emerging technology can change the way we train, recover, and protect athletes. The growth of personal wearables—like what @WeAreORBSport is doing—unlocks new opportunities beyond just compliance. These devices give us actionable insights that can make a real difference on and off the field.

A few key questions come to mind:

• How can wearable technology help coaches tailor training plans to each athlete?

• In what ways might real-time data improve safety and injury prevention?

• How can we empower athletes by equipping them with information about their own health and well-being?

• How do we balance the benefits of technology with the human elements of coaching and development?

The innovations that succeed in one sport or system often create ripple effects in others. What once felt futuristic is now very present…and it challenges us to think bigger about how technology and data can drive better outcomes across sports and beyond.

Marry this with the availability of AI to process the data in meaningful ways, and you are looking at a real time display that can be shared in a HUD type format with the athlete, the trainer, and other stakeholders.

As for funding, I return to the point at the beginning of my post: litigation avoidance represents a clear ROI. More positively, I believe this technology will serve as a differentiator, at least in the near term, for those who choose to adopt it.

 

[docrugby1]

Defend Biometrics, manufacturer , of the IMGs used in professional rugby is available but requires a minimum investment of $50K. However, I will be saving the $50K for next year's NU football ticket