Iterative Design of Impact-Damping Gloves for Safer Boxing
Methods and Testing
Results from boxing gloves will help stipulate that it could reduce the impact force of a punch.
Over a 5-year period
This data is then used enhance the safety of the participants by modifying the glove.
This began with the idea of a pneumatic boxing glove
expel and take air in at a rapid rate
Utilising this "air bladder" which was situated at the front of the boxing glove.
possible reduction from a punches impact by up to ~30%
creating an incentive to people who don't like contact sports
The glove itself feels:
Clunky
Insecure when held with the hand
The overall ARLI glove has seen its success over a 5 year period in Australia and India but improvements to ergonomic feel and overall aesthetic, to make it look and feel like a traditional boxing glove.