# Automatic Fire Extinguishers The Conceptual 'Fireball' Puts Out Fires Using a Thermal Sensor By M | Published 2016-07-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-extinguishers References: [abduzeedo](http://abduzeedo.com/fireball-automatic-fire-extinguisher) & [behance.net](https://www.behance.net/KimJaeYoung) When a fire hits it can be difficult to think of the proper safety measures to take in the moment when panic-ridden fear strikes, which is why the 'Fireball' fire extinguishers designed by Jae Young Kim could be an ideal way to help put out the flames. The device is designed to be [self-sufficient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/isolatek-international) and take all the necessary safety action on behalf of the consumer so that they can focus on leaving the premises. The 'Firebal' is a small spherical fire extinguisher that is designed to be automatic rather than manual. The device is able to detect flames and augmented heat with an [integrated thermal sensor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/threat-detection-system) to immediately begin putting out the fire. In addition, the device is able to be used as a lantern to [light a clear path](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bullet2) in smoggy spaces. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 50% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Automatic Fire Extinguishers:** The 'Fireball' fire extinguisher is a disruptive innovation opportunity that can automatically detect flames and start extinguishing fires. - **Thermal Sensors:** Integrating thermal sensors in fire extinguishers presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for efficient and precise fire detection. - **Multi-functional Devices:** The concept of using fire extinguishers as lanterns demonstrates a disruptive innovation opportunity for multifunctional safety devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fire Safety:** The development of automatic fire extinguishers presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fire safety industry. - **Smart Home Technology:** Integrating thermal sensors in fire extinguishers aligns with the disruptive innovation opportunities in the smart home technology industry. - **Emergency and Disaster Preparedness:** The concept of multifunctional fire extinguishers can disrupt the emergency and disaster preparedness industry by offering dual functionality in critical situations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Shield-Style Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hussechuck-and-shield.md) - [Thermal Camera Fire Detectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/early-fire-detection-sensor.md) - [In-House Fire Prevention Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-fighter.md) - [Sustainable Fire Extinguishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/checkfire-ltd.md) - [Fire Suppression Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-detection-and-suppression.md) - [Levitating Firefighting Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefighting-robot.md) - [Next-Gen Wildfire Rescue Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-x01-fire-rescue-drone.md) - [Extreme-Heat Firefighting Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firedrone-by-empa.md) - [Flame-Resistant Firefighting Drones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefighting-drones.md)