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 Cathy Rohrer Posts: 584 Joined: 2/6/2007
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This video discusses a new polymer padding which can instantly change from acting like a liquid to acting like a solid. SMARTPAD is made of a semi-liquid plastic, and is designed for protection in contact sports, motor sports and industrial applications. The padding will conform to any body, offering full support and cushioning when not in motion. But it will change its characteristics and act like a solid whenever energy is applied, in order to dissipate shock or vibration.
Citation: ScienceDaily, "Surviving Hard Hits - Engineers Design Improved Padding for Football Players," taken from an original production for the American Institute of Physics series Discoveries and Breakthroughs in Science by Ivanhoe Broadcast News. December 1, 2005. Launch Video |
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