Honda's COVID-19 "mask" for cars may revolutionize the future of the automotive industry, presenting the consumer with a device that can create a COVID-free environment in a short period of time.
It's no secret that the effects of COVID-19 will be felt for years to come, and Honda is jumping ahead of the competition with a device that's designed to keep consumers safe. The piece of technology has been dubbed the 'Kurumask', and can be fitted over one's cabin filter. In just 15 minutes, the Kurumask can rid the air of 99.8 airborne coronavirus droplets.
According to the brand, this project had been in development for a few years prior to the spread of COVID-19, and the pandemic helped to speed up the process. The device made its debut at CES 2021.
Virus-Killing Car Filters
Honda's COVID-19 "Mask" Can Kill 99.8% of Airborne Droplets
Trend Themes
1. COVID-19 Vehicle Filtration - Opportunity for vehicle manufacturers to develop new innovative COVID-19 filtration systems for cars.
2. Portable Virus-killing Devices - Potential for the development of portable Kurumask-like devices to clean the air of COVID-19 droplets in various settings.
3. Hybrid Filtration Technology - Opportunity for development of hybrid air filtration systems in various industries using Honda's technology as a model.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive - Opportunity for vehicle manufacturers to implement Kurumask-like devices into cars to increase customer safety and satisfaction.
2. Healthcare - Potential for the development of portable Kurumask-like devices for use in hospitals and medical facilities to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
3. Hospitality - Opportunity for hotel and public space operators to implement hybrid air filtration systems to create a COVID-19 free environment.