# Rubble-Deflecting Emergency Escapes The Idan Raizberg Ruins Catheter Allows Passage Through Debris By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-08-09 | Updated 2012-08-12 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/idan-raizberg-ruins-catheter References: [fastcodesign](http://www.fastcodesign.com/1670459/a-device-for-saving-people-trapped-in-collapsed-buildings) & [bezalel.ac.il](http://www.bezalel.ac.il/en/) The Idan Raizberg Ruins Catheter is a device that will give those who are trapped in collapsed buildings a safe passageway out of the rubble. In light of the influx of [natural disasters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lift-house) observed on all parts of the globe, the technology of [victim rescue](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-safety-technology) has stayed standard and sub par. True, there are few things that can be done when an entire building has fallen in on itself with workers inside, or when the water level rises so high that entire houses are washed away, but Idan Raizberg has exhibited innovative thinking with the Ruins Catheter. The device expands by pumping air into a balloon airbag, which should push away surrounding rubble. Lining up multiples of these devices creates a [rescue tunnel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lynx-1) that will saving lives in times of disaster. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 8% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Rubble-deflecting Devices:** Creating devices that deflect rubble to create safe passageways in times of disaster. - **Innovative Rescue Technology:** Improving rescue technology to better save lives during natural disasters. - **Multipurpose Rescue Devices:** Developing rescue devices that can be linked together to create tunnels and safe escape passages. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Search and Rescue:** Opportunities to develop and improve equipment for emergency search and rescue operations. - **Construction:** Incorporating new rescue technology into building designs to improve safety and emergency response. - **Emergency Management:** Using innovative technology in emergency management to improve disaster response and save lives. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inflatable Rescue Stretchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-rescue-stretcher.md) - [Collapsible Canine Stretchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-pet-stretcher.md) - [Flood Rescue Lifejacket Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flood-resuce-lifejacket.md) - [Bio-Cement Oceanic Structures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reef-rocket.md) - [Inflatable Portable Toilets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpot.md) - [Protective Earthquake Response Shields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testudo-shield-and-helmet.md) - [Functionally Fashionable Escape Hammers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emergency-car-window-breaker.md) - [Contactless Rock-Boring Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/construction-tools.md) - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md)