TOH edition: Friday, 18 September 2026 · Science & Technology
Three Students Built a Cheap Headset to Spot Concussions in Young Athletes Right on the Sideline
Reported by Good News Network
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A team of Harvard University students has developed a low-cost, eye-tracking headset capable of screening young athletes for concussions in two to three minutes. Designed to be affordable for school sports programs, the portable device detects subtle ocular trauma indicators immediately after a head collision. Their invention, which earned the prestigious James Dyson Award, could prevent undetected brain injuries from going untreated during critical game moments.
Accessible diagnostic tools put player safety into the hands of youth coaches and parents, protecting developing brains before dangerous second impacts can occur.
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