An inflatable rescue stretcher was emerging creative Malo Sahores' design-forward answer to tending to remote populations during times of crisis. Titled Air-Mat, the concept is spotlighted in the Dezeen x L'École de design Nantes Atlantique school show.
A student at L'École de design Nantes Atlantique, Malo Sahores was reflecting on "how best to rescue an accident victim in an isolated environment in Quebec." This is definitely not an isolated concern as many specialized rescue teams find themselves in dicey situations trying to save people during severe climate conditions, precarious infrastructures, and/or remote locations that are hard to access.
Air-Mat is an inflatable rescue stretcher that is "lightweight, innovative, and agile." The design can be deflated while in transport and deployed once the victim has been reached.
Image Credit: Malo Sahores
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Inflatable Rescue Stretcher
- The trend of developing innovative inflatable rescue stretchers is disrupting traditional rescue methods.
- Remote Rescue Operations
- The trend of creating emergency equipment for remote rescue operations is revolutionizing specialized rescue teams.
- Agile Rescue Equipment
- The trend of designing lightweight and agile rescue equipment is reshaping the way rescuers approach crisis situations in difficult-to-reach areas.
Sectors Adopting This
- Search and Rescue
- The search and rescue industry can benefit from the development of inflatable rescue stretchers and other emergency equipment designed for remote and difficult-to-reach areas.
- Emergency Response
- Emergency response teams can leverage innovative inflatable rescue stretchers to provide more efficient aid during natural disasters, accidents, and other emergency situations.
- Outdoor Adventure
- The outdoor adventure industry can integrate inflatable rescue stretchers into their safety protocols to protect and assist customers in remote and high-risk environments.
