College
Buchtel College of Arts and Sciences
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-04 20:30:46
Major
Electrical Engineering
Honors Course
Senior Design 2
Number of Credits
3
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science
Date of Expected Graduation
Spring 2021
Abstract
Concussion in sports is a prevalent medical issue. It can be difficult for medical professionals to diagnose concussions. With the fast pace nature of many sports, and the damaging effects of concussions, it is important that any concussion risks are assessed immediately. There is a growing trend of wearable technology that collects data such as steps, and provides the wearer with in-depth information regarding their performance. The Smart Headband project created a wearable that can record impact data and provide the wearer with a detailed analysis on their risk of sustaining a concussion. The Smart Headband uses accelerometers and gyroscopes to record linear and angular acceleration. The data is evaluated in MATLAB using various statistical techniques. The data is displayed to the user along with a concussion risk percentage. The result of the project is a prototype device that can record impacts and provide the user with in-depth concussion risk assessment.
Research Sponsor
Gregory Lewis
First Reader
Osama J Alkhateeb
Second Reader
Igor A Tsukerman
Honors Faculty Advisor
Robert J veillette
Recommended Citation
Durkin, John; Lewis, Noah; and Michel, John, "Concusion Detection Headband Design" (2021). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1367.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1367