They create the first American football helmet with 5G

AT&T USA and Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, a global leader in bilingual education for deaf and hard of hearing students, have collaborated to create first American football helmet connected to 5G it makes the game more inclusive by improving on-field communication for student-athletes using American Sign Language (ASL). The helmet was first used in an NCAA Division III game against Hilbert College on October 7.

AT&T’s new 5G-enabled helmet will have a big impact on the game, especially for deaf and hard-of-hearing players who face barriers to direct communication with their coaches, as it will help level the playing field for athletes with disabilities.

How does a 5G helmet work?

The helmet will allow coaches to select a game from a tablet, which will send it to a lens located inside the helmet. He defender, or a defender wearing a helmet, will receive the game in augmented reality (AR) on a digital screen located inside the visor. AT&T 5G delivers reliability and low latency so you can send and receive games at speeds that match your pace.

By displaying a coach’s play through augmented reality, the technology closes the gap for athletes with hearing impairments, making football more inclusive. This can also reduce the number of communication failures and unnecessary fines.

Likewise, the use of 5G-connected helmets extends beyond college football: They could open up opportunities for inclusion not only in any sport that requires helmets, but also in any environment where a helmet and instant communication are necessary, such as inside a football game. stadium. construction or first aid and even create more employment opportunities for the deaf community.