FAQs
How does it work?
You don't have to turn it on or off - it 'wakes up' when you move it!
If you crash, it records the impact size and signals how big your crash was via a LED light system and alarm. Set and forget!
How big will it be?
It will be approximately 40 x 40 x 10mm and weigh about 20grams.
Will it be Standards compliant?
Yes it will be AS1698 compliant as well as all relevant electronic Standards compliant.
Where will it be mounted?
We recommend mounting it to the forehead area of your helmet.
This is so first responders etc can read the impact size when they check you out, without having to move you.
This is really important if you've had a big one and need to go to get medical help.
What shape will it be?
It will be small, flat and smooth in shape. Meaning it will have a curved shape so that it doesn't snag on anything.
Will it tell me if I'm concussed?
No, not directly. This is because the sensor is attached to your helmet shell, it measures how big the impact was for your helmet - not your head.
Your helmet will absorb some of this impact so your head will experience less impact force, hopefully.
However, the sensor will give first responders a great insight as to whether you are potentially concussed, based on how big your crash was.
You don't have to be knocked out to be concussed. So having an idea about how big your crash was could be really important, especially if you're under 19.
Our sensor has some key data that it collects that will indicate how concussed you are, that other 'concussion sensors' do not. After all, a 150 peak g-force impact will affect different people differently. So the g-force number by itself does not tell the full story. Stay tuned for more on this!!
Can I buy a sensor now?
Not yet! We hope it will be ready about August 2024.
The first prototype is done and it's back with the electronic engineers for fine-tuning.
Where will it be made?
It will be made in Australia mate!
Designed, engineered, assembled and encased in Australia.
Australia has quite a few electronics assembly manufacturers so we'll be supporting them and ensuring a quality product by making the sensors here in Australia.
Can it help with long-term concussion symptoms?
Yes. A third (~ 30%) of all concussions have long-lasting symptoms that racers struggle to recover from.
These racers struggle to get treatment because concussion is an invisible injury. It's not something that shows up on an x-ray or MRI. It's a functional injury!
So until now, you haven't had anything to show the specialist about your concussion!
If you have a Crash Severity Sensor, you have the key data to explain the severity of your crash. The peak g-force of your crash!
It has some other cool metrics about your crash, but you'll have to stay in the loop to find out about these.
Why do you need a Crash Severity Sensor?
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