Mips is an innovative company focusing on science-based product development. The secret behind Mips’ patented technology come ... s from the human brain. The brain is surrounded by a low-friction cushion of cerebrospinal fluid. Mips mimics the brain’s own way of protecting itself by giving the Mips®-equipped helmet its own low-friction layer between the helmet and the head. The Mips® low friction layer can absorb a portion of the energy created by an angled impact by enabling the helmet to slide relative to the head on impact. read more