Development of a helmet grading system based on linear and rotational acceleration

Helmets are currently tested and certified based on appropriate standards using a pass/fail criteria. All helmets that are available in the market have passed this standard testing. Unfortunately, the pass/fail threshold is well above known head injury threshold. Other than by comparing the price, consumers do not have a quantitative way to determine whether one helmet is better than another. In this project, a user-friendly helmet grading system will be developed for different types of helmet. The grading system takes into account different aspects of impact such as peak and duration of measured acceleration pulse. Shield-X Technology Inc. has been looking for such comprehensive helmet grading system to evaluate their products. The grading system will also help Shield-X with its product development and communications with the third party companies in regards to how well its technologies enhance helmet performanc

Faculty Supervisor:

Siamak Arzanpour

Student:

Partner:

Shield-X Technology Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

Simon Fraser University

Program: