Can Wearable Tech Save Football?

2,573 views · Published 2 February 2018 · 2:50 · Indexed 30 October 2026

Channel: NOVA PBS Official · 2018 · Science & Technology

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Football is a full-contact sport, but this new technology can help players block and tackle more safely.

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PRODUCTION CREDITS

Digital Producer: Ana Aceves

Production Assistance: Ari Daniel

Editorial Review: Julia Cort, David Condon

© WGBH Educational Foundation 2018

MEDIA CREDITS
 
Visuals & Videography:
Athlete Intelligence
Tim Chartier
Andrew Mather / Kansas City Chiefs
Pond5
Shutter stock
Flickr | Rosario Linzana, kaveman743, George Wesley & Bonita Dannells
Wikimedia Commons | Ray Moxx, Davidfion, Boston University Center for the Study of Traumatic Encephalopathy

Music: ­APM

Sound Effects: ­freesound.org

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