OBEX Protective Surf Hood
OBEX Protective Surf Hood
OBEX Protective Surf Hood
OBEX Protective Surf Hood
OBEX Protective Surf Hood
OBEX Protective Surf Hood
OBEX Protective Surf Hood
OBEX Protective Surf Hood
OBEX Protective Surf Hood
OBEX Protective Surf Hood
OBEX Protective Surf Hood
OBEX Protective Surf Hood
OBEX Protective Surf Hood
OBEX Protective Surf Hood
2021

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OBEX Protective Surf Hood

Protective device for surfers

Design Partners

Recent studies have shown a notable increase of head-related injuries for surfers (Dean, 2018). Concussions can have deadly consequences because of the increased risk of drowning if the surfer is confused, disoriented, or even unconscious. Even a few seconds of unconsciousness can be fatal if there’s nobody around to rescue you. The design team sought to use their wearable technology expertise to find a solution that could help reduce surfer fatality in a way that doesn’t hinder surfers from doing what they love. OBEX is a surf hood with integrated sensors that activate a life-saving inflatable bladder when the surfer experiences a bad fall.

Development Time
up to 12 months
Target Regions
Africa, Asia, Australia / Oceania, Europe, North America, South America
Target Groups
Consumer / User

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