College
College of Engineering and Polymer Science
Date of Last Revision
2023-05-04 13:38:49
Major
Computer Engineering
Honors Course
ECE Senior Design Project
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 A Lewis
First Reader
Dr. Osama J Alkhateeb
Second Reader
Dr. Igor Tsukerman
Honors Faculty Advisor
Dr. Robert J Veillette
Recommended Citation
Michel, John; Durkin, Jack; and Lewis, Noah, "Design Project: Smart Headband" (2021). Williams Honors College, Honors Research Projects. 1396.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/honors_research_projects/1396
Included in
Electrical and Electronics Commons, Hardware Systems Commons, Numerical Analysis and Computation Commons, Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computing Commons, Other Computer Engineering Commons, Other Computer Sciences Commons, Probability Commons, Systems and Communications Commons, VLSI and Circuits, Embedded and Hardware Systems Commons