Stefan Duma, Virginia Tech (IMAGE)

Virginia Tech

Stefan Duma, Virginia Tech

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Stefan Duma, the department head of biomedical engineering at Virginia Tech, demonstrates a helmet-impact test conducted in laboratory conditions. Testing also assesses impacts that occur during actual game conditions, thanks to sensors installed inside players' helmets.

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Jim Stroup/Virginia Tech

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