X2 Biosystems unveiled its next-gen wearable head impact monitor, called X-Patch Pro, which will be available in the second quarter of this year. Set to replace the original X-Patch device, the new model is smaller and lighter, but also more technologically advanced that improves usability and performance for wearable impact sensors.

The X-Patch Pro is a universal impact monitor that can be worn as a skin-affixed sensor or incorporated into an existing gear.“The X-Patch Pro enables an important shift in focus from trying to improve diagnostic tools for concussions after they happen, to modifying athletes’ behavior in a way that significantly reduces the risks and incidence of concussion injuries happening in the first place,” X2 Biosystems CEO John Ralston said in a statement.

The X-Patch Pro is a universal impact monitoring solution that can be worn both as a skin-affixed sensor, or incorporated into an existing athletic, military, or industrial protective gear. It records head impacts and sends the data via Bluetooth to X2’s PC, tablet, and smartphone Impact Management System (IMS) app, where it shows visualized impacts with automated analytics and reporting that support immediate action.

X2’s original X-Patch was the world’s most widely deployed and tested wearable head impact monitoring device, used in a range of athletic activities. The device is also being actively evaluated for use in military training applications.