The conceptual 'Testudo' shield and helmet is a protective piece of equipment for those in an area that is experiencing an earthquake to help them maintain their safety at all times in a dedicated way. The wearable maintains an almost tortoiseshell design that will fit overtop of the head, shoulders and chest to protect the person from falling debris. The wearable maintains a historically influenced design that calls to mind the armor worn by the Romans to protect them from arrows and other projectiles.
The conceptual 'Testudo' shield and helmet is the design work of Seunghwan Ra, and is rounded out with a light that operates as a way to brighten up a path while also keeping them visible amidst the chaos.
Protective Earthquake Response Shields
The 'Testudo' Shield and Helmet is Historically Inspired
Trend Themes
1. Earthquake Protection Equipment - Opportunity to develop more wearable and user-friendly designs for earthquake protection equipment.
2. Historically-inspired Wearables - Potential to incorporate historic designs into modern wearable technology for added style and functionality.
3. Safety Wearables with Lights - Innovation opportunity to develop more wearables with built-in lights for added safety and visibility in emergency situations.
Industry Implications
1. Disaster Relief Supplies Industry - The development of protective earthquake response shields can be integrated into the disaster relief supplies industry to aid in the recovery of affected areas.
2. Security and Defense Industry - Companies within the security and defense industry could use the historically inspired designs from the 'Testudo' Shield to create new protection equipment for their personnel.
3. Wearable Technology Industry - The incorporation of wearable technology into earthquake protection equipment can expand the wearable technology industry and create new markets for wearable safety devices.