Tozuda has continued to make moves as it develops its head impact sensor.

The sensor, which is built to be directly attached to athletic helmets, does not detect concussions, but reacts to significant impacts and indicates when an athlete should be evaluated for a concussion. When it turns red, it signals that the wearer should get tested for a potential TBI, or traumatic brain injury.

The hardware company — now based out of the Pennovation Center in Grays Ferry after launching at NextFab — received a national manufacturing grant called the Protolabs Cool Idea Award last month, winning in-kind manufacturing services worth up to $250,000. Minnesota-based Protolabs supported Tozuda’s sensor redesign and manufacturing.

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