Sports technology firm OR Innovations has designed a mouthguard capable of analysing head injuries in sport , improving the understanding of their risks and improving player performance . The smart device , developed by co - founders Rob Paterson and Tom Quinn , has gained industry recognition by being awarded the Media Innovation & Technology ( MIAT ) Award 2019 . As a result , ORB Innovations will receive £ 31,000 ( $ 41,000 ) in research and development support from MIAT and £ 10,000 of consultancy services from Moore Blatch and Menzies .
Sports technology firm ORB Innovations has designed a mouthguard capable of analysing head injuries in sport, increasing the understanding of their risks and improving player performance. The smart device, developed by co-founders Rob Paterson and Tom Quinn, has received industry recognition by being awarded the Morgan Innovation & Technology (MIAT) Prize 2019. As a result, ORB Innovations will receive £31,000 ($41,000) in research and development support from MIAT and £10,000 of consultancy services from Moore Blatch and Menzies.