EGLE
Protective mask for blind soccer
Industry
Adaptive Sports Design
Services
Disability - Problem Solving
Timeline
6 Months
Year
2024
Problematic
How can we help people who have suddenly lost their vision regain an active life through sport without fear of injury? Sudden vision loss often leads to isolation, and while blind football helps rebuild confidence and social ties, the fear of collisions and facial impacts discourages many from playing.
Project Goals
Design an autonomous, comfortable, and protective sensory mask for blind football that eliminates the fear of impact, enhances spatial awareness on the pitch, and remains affordable through sponsorship.
EGLE
Protective mask for blind soccer
Industry
Adaptive Sports Design
Services
Disability - Problem Solving
Timeline
6 Months
Year
2024
Problematic
How can we help people who have suddenly lost their vision regain an active life through sport without fear of injury? Sudden vision loss often leads to isolation, and while blind football helps rebuild confidence and social ties, the fear of collisions and facial impacts discourages many from playing.
Project Goals
Design an autonomous, comfortable, and protective sensory mask for blind football that eliminates the fear of impact, enhances spatial awareness on the pitch, and remains affordable through sponsorship.
EGLE
Protective mask for blind soccer
Industry
Adaptive Sports Design
Services
Disability - Problem Solving
Timeline
6 Months
Year
2024
Problematic
How can we help people who have suddenly lost their vision regain an active life through sport without fear of injury? Sudden vision loss often leads to isolation, and while blind football helps rebuild confidence and social ties, the fear of collisions and facial impacts discourages many from playing.
Project Goals
Design an autonomous, comfortable, and protective sensory mask for blind football that eliminates the fear of impact, enhances spatial awareness on the pitch, and remains affordable through sponsorship.
Process & Features
Co-designed with blind football players and experts, Egle integrates a hidden micro-camera and LiDAR sensor that translate obstacles, pitch lines, and goals into gentle haptic vibrations on the face. Its modular structure combines custom-molded D3O shock protection, breathable recycled S-Café fabric, and a bio-TPU shell with a clean front surface dedicated to sponsors to reduce costs for clubs and players.
Process & Features
Co-designed with blind football players and experts, Egle integrates a hidden micro-camera and LiDAR sensor that translate obstacles, pitch lines, and goals into gentle haptic vibrations on the face. Its modular structure combines custom-molded D3O shock protection, breathable recycled S-Café fabric, and a bio-TPU shell with a clean front surface dedicated to sponsors to reduce costs for clubs and players.
The impact
Beyond physical protection, Egle restores players' autonomy on the pitch by reducing their reliance on sighted guides. Its washable, removable cushions and headband ensure long-term hygiene, while the dedicated front sponsorship zone helps clubs fund the equipment and keep the mask accessible for athletes.
The impact
Beyond physical protection, Egle restores players' autonomy on the pitch by reducing their reliance on sighted guides. Its washable, removable cushions and headband ensure long-term hygiene, while the dedicated front sponsorship zone helps clubs fund the equipment and keep the mask accessible for athletes.
Measured outcomes
James Dyson Award National Runner-Up
iF Design Student Award Shortlist
Measured outcomes
James Dyson Award National Runner-Up
iF Design Student Award Shortlist
Testimonials
"In blind football, players still depend heavily on sighted guides for many tasks, and existing masks lack both facial personalization and elegance. Combining custom shock protection with sponsorship space is key to overcoming the fear of obstacles while keeping costs realistic for clubs."
Jérôme Pénisson, Blind Football Pioneer in France
Testimonials
"In blind football, players still depend heavily on sighted guides for many tasks, and existing masks lack both facial personalization and elegance. Combining custom shock protection with sponsorship space is key to overcoming the fear of obstacles while keeping costs realistic for clubs."
Jérôme Pénisson, Blind Football Pioneer in France
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