Startup company reveals prototype of tsunami survival pod
Summary
A French startup called LifePods revealed a prototype of a floating survival capsule designed to protect people during tsunamis and severe floods. The device can hold up to eight people, offers safety from debris, and sends distress signals until rescuers arrive. It is planned to be sold next year, mainly targeting organizations involved in disaster response.Key Facts
- LifePods is a French company that created the W-01, a floating survival pod for tsunamis and floods.
- The pod fits four adults and four children tightly inside and includes harnesses and space for supplies.
- It uses a special design to float and resist impact from large debris like cars and trees.
- The capsule can send emergency signals and has an optional GPS tracker for locating it.
- LifePods has not yet tested the pod in real disasters but plans staged trials starting in harbors.
- The pod will likely cost about $45,000 and is aimed at governments and emergency organizations, not individual buyers.
- LifePods faces competition from Survival Capsule LLC, which sells a cheaper spherical pod in the U.S.
- The company is also working on other types of survival pods for earthquakes and armed attacks.
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