World Rugby introduces smart mouthguards to detect player head injuries in-game

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World Rugby is introducing smart mouthguards with in-game alerts to detect high acceleration events that could result in concussion. This will help pitch-side doctors assess the severity of individual impacts as well as monitor long-term effects in players. An initial €2 million is being invested towards adoption of the new technology, supplied by Prevent Biometrics, and debuting this month in the WXV elite women's competition.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/World-Rugby-introduces-smart-mouthguards-to-detect-player-head-injuries-in-game.759528.0.html

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Mouthpiece: "We have detected a collision event. Player removal recommended."

Head coach/general manager: "play on. Can't lose our star players to mere brain damage."