Wearable Sensors to Monitor Environmental and Occupational Impacts to Brain Health

The Department of Defense, specifically the Army, is seeking proposals for the development of wearable sensors designed to monitor environmental and occupational impacts on brain health, particularly in high-risk scenarios involving exposure to blast waves. The objective is to create a 360-degree blast exposure sensor that can accurately measure overpressure, acceleration, and acoustic data, while also integrating with a user dashboard on Nett Warrior-enabled devices for real-time monitoring and data retrieval. This initiative is crucial for enhancing safety and understanding the effects of blast exposure in various fields, including military operations, law enforcement, and high-impact sports. Proposals for Phase II are invited with a funding amount of up to $1,500,000 for a 12-month performance period, with applications due by April 23, 2025. For more information, interested parties can visit the official solicitation page at https://www.dodsbirsttr.mil/topics-app/.