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December 19, 2007

Riddell Revolution IQ HITS- football helmet loaded with sensors monitors the head

by yogesh

The helmet is the most important gear of a sportsman. Many players have died on the field due to not wearing it, and many others have suffered concussions etc. in spite of wearing one. Riddell’s Revolution IQ HITS (Head Impact Telemetry System) helmet is loaded with a system of sensors that stores data about the last 100 impacts, which can later be wirelessly transmitted to a laptop for analysis. Six helmets can be linked to each HITS receiver. The players and trainers can evaluate the data via a web app.

Riddell Revolution IQ HITS helmet is currently available. The helmet costs $999 and the HITS receiver costs $299. The University of Missouri and several other NCAA schools have already placed orders.
Complete Specs:
– Available already installed in a standard Riddell Revolution IQ helmet
– Patented MX Encoder fits in the stock helmet and records the location, magnitude, duration and direction of up to 100 impacts
– Data downloads wirelessly to desktop or laptop after the game or practice
– Includes Riddell’s Red Zone Software for charting data
– Includes 2 MX Encoder battery packs and battery charging station
– MX Encoder can be removed for cleaning
– Toll-free Technical Support included
– Requires 1 Riddell HITS Desktop Antenna (sold separately)
– Riddell HITS Desktop Antenna connects to any desktop or laptop computer with a USB port and is suitable for use with multiple HITS-equipped helmets
– Ordering Instructions: Order HITS-equipped helmets using the item number shown below, along with all of the same options as the stock Riddell Revolution IQ helmet.
– Helmet is delivered with MX Encoder pre-installed. Simple online set-up and registration is required prior to first use.
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