We have got used to the fact that technology surrounds us from almost every side. Technological achievements are widely used, among others, in the sports sector. One of them is the Jolt Sensor, or impact sensor. Who should think about investing in such a device?
The choice of gadgets is gigantic nowadays. We can easily buy them in any sports store. These include sports watches or smart clothing. What are the benefits of using such gadgets? Certainly, they provide the athlete with extensive knowledge about the specifics of training.
A sports watch has many functions. It measures not only workout time, but also the number of calories burned, distance covered or elevation. High-end sports watches have even more functions useful for advanced users. You can upload to the device memory for example a running route.
Jolt Sensor is in turn a gadget that can be useful in contact sports. This form of physical activity exposes the athlete to a high risk of injury. The wearable sensor allows to monitor the force of impacts and detects potentially dangerous situations.
What sports gadgets to decide on? Much depends on what sports discipline is the priority. For running enthusiasts, a sports watch will be a must-have item, while for a contact sports enthusiast it may be the impact sensor.
Every physical activity carries a risk of injury. However, in the case of contact sports, the risk of injury increases significantly. If help does not arrive in time, it can end tragically for the athlete. The Jolt Sensor is a sensor that helps assess the severity of the potential danger. The sooner an excessive blow to the head that could potentially result in a concussion, for example, is detected, the greater the chance for quick medical help.
Every athlete who cares about improving their own safety should be interested in this small size gadget. It is not new on the market – physically active people have been using such sensors for several years already.
Thanks to the fact that the Jolt Sensor is a small size device, it can remain invisible to bystanders. You can easily hide it under your helmet. Attaching the Jolt Sensor to a helmet or headband is very easy – the device has a special clip. In case of a severe impact the Jolt Sensor will start to vibrate.
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Published by Jolt Sensor Tuesday, July 14, 2015
Not only will the athlete themselves be alerted by vibration that a high force impact may have occurred that could be potentially life and health threatening. This information will also be sent to the device (e.g. phone or tablet) on which the appropriate app has been pre-installed.
By using the impact sensor, you have an impact on improving your own safety, both during training and sports competitions. Not only you will gain knowledge about the state of your health and about potentially dangerous situations. Such data can also be sent to the device used by your coach.
The analysis of the data collected by the impact sensor will allow you to react appropriately to the situation. If the impact the athlete received was very strong and may be hazardous to health, then the injured person should be withdrawn from further competition, at least until a doctor has been consulted.
Such a device may gain popularity especially among people who practice sports in which contact with another player is very frequent. This is for example rugby or American soccer. Modern technologies will help to detect potential threats of severe head injuries. They will also allow for a quick response from the coach or sports doctor.
Featured photo: Jolt Sensor – press materials
