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Harvard Student Radhika Saran Develops Concussion‑Screening Headset with Team
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 10 Nov 2026, 05:02 AM
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A team of three Harvard students, led by India‑raised Radhika Saran, has created a wearable headset that can screen for concussions.
Boston, Massachusetts – A trio of Harvard University students, headed by Radhika Saran, who grew up in India, announced the completion of a prototype headset designed to detect concussions on the spot. The device, built as part of a senior‑year engineering project, combines sensors that monitor head movement and brain activity with an algorithm that flags potential injury.
The headset employs accelerometers, gyroscopes and electroencephalogram (EEG) electrodes to capture real‑time data when a user experiences impact. The software analyses the signals against a database of concussion biomarkers, delivering an instant alert to the wearer and medical personnel.
Researchers say the portable system could be especially useful in sports, military training and emergency settings where rapid assessment is critical. The team plans to conduct clinical trials later this year and explore partnerships with health‑tech firms to bring the product to market.
If successful, the technology may reduce reliance on time‑consuming imaging tests and enable quicker decisions about player safety and treatment pathways.
The headset employs accelerometers, gyroscopes and electroencephalogram (EEG) electrodes to capture real‑time data when a user experiences impact. The software analyses the signals against a database of concussion biomarkers, delivering an instant alert to the wearer and medical personnel.
Researchers say the portable system could be especially useful in sports, military training and emergency settings where rapid assessment is critical. The team plans to conduct clinical trials later this year and explore partnerships with health‑tech firms to bring the product to market.
If successful, the technology may reduce reliance on time‑consuming imaging tests and enable quicker decisions about player safety and treatment pathways.