Advancing the Future of Helmet Safety: Integrating Impact Data for Better Athlete Protection.
HIT is proud to announce its partnership with 6D Helmets, a global leader in helmet safety technology. This collaboration aims to develop advanced, measurable ways to assess helmet impacts and improve concussion detection for athletes in action sports. 6D Helmets have been at the forefront of helmet innovation with its Omni-Directional Suspension (ODS) technology, designed to mitigate impact forces and reduce brain injury risks. By teaming up with HIT, 6D takes the next step in athlete protection by integrating data-driven insights to better understand and measure impacts in real time.
“At 6D, we are committed to advancing helmet safety beyond traditional standards,” said Bob Weber, CEO and Co-Founder of 6D Helmets. “Partnering with HIT allows us to explore new frontiers in real-world impact analysis and concussion detection, ensuring that athletes, teams, and medical professionals have access to valuable data for better decision-making.”
HIT specialises in cutting-edge wearable impact recognition technology and software, designed to provide real-time monitoring and assessment of head trauma. Through this partnership, both companies aim to push the boundaries of innovation in head protection and athlete safety. “We are excited to collaborate with 6D Helmets, a company that shares our mission of enhancing athlete safety,” said Euan Bowen, Founder of Head Impact Trauma Limited (HIT). “By combining our expertise in impact detection with 6D’s Helmet technology, we can create a more comprehensive approach to understanding and mitigating traumatic brain injuries.”
This partnership will focus on research and development, integrating HIT’s impact measurement systems with 6D Helmets’ safety technology to enhance head protection. Additionally, 6D Helmets will help promote the HIT device through its distribution channels, making this innovative technology more accessible to athletes and consumers in the United States.
About 6D Helmets
6D Helmets LLC is dedicated to the relentless pursuit of brain protection. 6D’s patented Omni-Directional Suspension™ (ODS) technology provides protection capabilities unmatched by any other helmet design. 6D, established in 2011, is the safety technology leader in both motorcycle and bicycle helmet design. ODS™ is exclusively available in 6D Helmets.