You'd feel pretty safe aboard any ship that might have a few of these Life Triangles on-board. The emergency rescue device can be used to perform three primary tasks that provide refuge for people in the water and call attention to the site of an accident.
Hu Sumei's project comprises four yellow triangles that have been made from durable waterproof material. They're attached together to form a much larger three-sided shape when opened flat, after having been automatically filled with air with the simple opening of its compact red case. Its floating tetrahedral form makes it impossible to capsize, so shipwreck victims can climb inside for safety. The Life Triangle life boat can accommodate groups when in open raft form, and functions as an illuminated buoy to attract assistance.
Pyramidal Marine Buoys
The Life Triangle Functions as a Marker, a Life Raft and a Capsule
Trend Themes
1. Emergency Rescue Devices - Developing new and innovative devices to improve emergency rescue performance.
2. Modular Life Rafts - Designing modular life rafts to improve safety measures during emergency situations.
3. Tetrahedral Buoys - Creating tetrahedral buoys to improve visibility and attract assistance during emergency situations.
Industry Implications
1. Maritime - Innovations in emergency rescue devices and life-saving equipment for maritime operations.
2. Aerospace - Developing life rafts and buoyancy devices that can withstand the harsh environments of space.
3. Recreational Watercraft - Improving safety measures on recreational watercrafts by incorporating innovative rescue equipment.