Researchers recently developed a wearable device that detects neck strain and could assist doctors in diagnosing potential concussions.
of concussions. So do fainting, sensitivity, slurred speech and – in some cases – seizures. With such a wide variety of possible symptoms, identifying and diagnosing concussions can be difficult. That said, a new device may make the process a bit simpler, particularly in the world of sports.researchers recently created a small sensor patch that attaches to the skin on the neck and measures sharp movements and sudden strains the second that they take place.
To address the confusion and to facilitate faster treatment, a team of researchers from Michigan State University’s College of Engineering fashioned a skin patch out of a ferroelectret nanogenerator, a super-flexible, super-thin sheet of thermoplastic material that produces a pulse of electricity if touched, tapped or pressed. The amount of the pressure controls the strength of the pulse, meaning that the stronger the pressure, the stronger the electric energy produced.
Though not the first tool for measuring severe strains to the neck, the team’s patch is one of the first to produce consistently reliable readings. Ultimately, the success of the sensor in accurately measuring neck movements suggests that this patch could someday play an important part in quickly identifying potential concussions among athletes.
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