Innovative Helmet Technology Fights Sports Brain Injuries A pediatric neurosurgeon has developed a highly engineered helmet that starts to fight sports brain injuries. Dr. Sam Browd of Washington is the innovator. He and his engineering team at VICIS have created a multi-layered helmet that mitigates rotational and linear impact force. Cushions Like a Car Bumper The helmet is called Zero 1. It's a softer, stronger helmet that works like a car bumper. The outer shell is composed of flexible polymer that cushions the impact. Zero 1 earned top spot in the NFL's 2018 helmet test for the ability to reduce impact forces that lead to brain injury. The VICIS team of professional athletes, engineers and neurosurgeons spent 3 years and $20million on R&D to develop the helmet. They recommend it for professional athletes and student athletes in high school and college. VICIS plans on developing a smaller, lighter helmet for younger athletes ...