Daniel McInnis Helmet
Channel: Daniel McInnis
Date: 2011-06-04

http://www.betterhelmets.com/
Putting a Lid on Concussions - Materials Testing and a New Helmet Design to Reduce Head Injuries

Summary:  I made a concept helmet out of carbon fiber and special foams.  I have demonstrated a 5 times reduction in G-force for the same impact compared to a well know and well advertised helmet that claims to reduce G-force.  My helmet measured 30G while the well known helmet measured 153G.   

The Video: I posted this video for two reasons.  I want to encourage sports equipment manufacturers to make improvements in their products, and I want to encourage other students to enter science fairs.  You'll be surprised at what you can achieve.  I didn't know how far my project would take me and what I could achieve from doing it.    To win Platinum, the top junior prize at the Canada-Wide Science Fair, was over the top for me.   I want to thank all the staff and volunteers who worked at both the Ottawa Regional Science Fair and the Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF) for their amazing efforts.  They made this happen for me and for many other students who were there sharing many interests in science.  The CWSF week was truly one of my greatest experiences.  I met so many brilliant students and made several new friends.  Like me, I think they would want to thank the many companies and governments that donated prizes to reward our efforts.   A big thank you too CNN, for your interview and for taking an interest in my project.