Heads up is an injury prevention device for baseball players that attaches to the player’s hat. The sensors that are attached to the hat warn the player when they are coming close to colliding with another player or the wall. 

Using conductive thread I was able to attach ultrasonic sensors to a battery and a lilypad microchip. The ultrasonic sensors were also encased in a 3d printed enclosure that would prevent breakage upon contact. The whole point of the Heads Up! hat is not to destroy the integrity of the game but to inform the player that there is obstacle that they are close to. With Heads Up! concussions and other injuries would be prevented. This could also evolve to the standardization of the baseball field. All fields are different, except for the base path and pitchers mound. Going forward, my hope this project reduces the risk players take stepping on that field for our enjoyment and the love of the game.