This Helmet Knows When It's Too Damaged To Protect Your Head
Using a series of sensors inside its liner, POC's new Skull Orbic H.I. MIPS helmet can actually tell you when it's time to buy a new one.
A system of stress-strain sensors located all over the helmet measure the amount of deformation that occurs as a result of an impact. These measurements are accumulated over time, and when the severity and history of impacts surpasses a recommended level, a red light (instead of green) will let an athlete know it might be safer to buy a replacement.
When the helmets are officially available this fall they'll each sell for $480.