Sensor Helmets for Combat
The war in Iraq is serving to highlight traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and now the U.S. Army awarded Simbex, of Lebanon, NH, a million-dollar contract to develop sensor-studded helmets for combat soldiers. They could reach our soldiers as early as December.
They are designed to "measure the shock from explosive devices." The most common cause of [...]
Helmet Headsets
Benchmark Helmets is offering Bluetooth headsets and helmets for the scooter and motorcycle set. The Camos lineup supports A2DP / hands-free functions, are waterproof, have directional microphones with noise canceling technology, stereo speakers, and 10-hours of talk time (150-hours in standby). The BHS-500 will cost $149, and the $199 BHS-600 has the ability to form [...]
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I’ve seen some pretty cool things in my life, but this one seems to be wanting top spot. It is a helmet fashioned to look like PacMan. It doesn’t boast bluetooth capability, nor does it have secret compartments for your ipod or cellphone, it’s just plain cool. Supplies are limited though, so fork over the [...]
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With a look to rival the fiercest of ice hockey goalies’ helmets, 22-year-old Luke Pannell, a Brunel University industrial design student, created a biking helmet that he’s dubbed "Breathe Air." Its uniqueness is a filtering "shield" over the mouth and nose, which cuts particles and dust, then expels them through a plastic [...]
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