LED-Enabled Mouthguards to Detect Head Impacts at Rugby World Cup
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Summary
Mouthguards equipped with LED lights that flash red upon significant head impacts will be introduced at the upcoming women's Rugby World Cup. These devices aim to help referees identify potential concussions, prompting immediate head injury assessments. The technology will also be rolled out in the men's Rugby Champions.
Key quotes
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The mouthguards, which use LED lights, will flash red if the impact is severe enough to potentially cause a concussion.
The referee will then stop play with the player sent off for a head injury assessment.
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