# Emergency Disaster Pods Life Armor Can Help You Survive Another Hurricane Sandy By Elise Ying-Hei Ho | Published 2012-10-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/life-armor References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2012/10/31/would-you-get-in-this-ball-in-case-of-natural-disaster/) & [seikoh](http://seikoh.com/SHOP/lifearm.html) With Hurricane Sandy having come and gone and leaving a long trail of destruction and debris, Japan introduces [Life Armor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/optional-multiplayer-support), which may be able to prevent more casualties in the next natural disaster. The spherical pod dubbed Life Armor is a [disaster shelter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plan-b-1) that comes with everything imaginable for temporary survival in a storm. The ball is 1.2 meters in diameter, weighs approximately 80 kilograms and is able to withstand 9.3 tons of pressure. It comes with a rear handle, making it easy to carry to your desired destination. What makes the Life Armor even better is that it includes [solar panels for battery storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-global), a life jacket, a megaphone and a GPS tracking device so you can be found by rescue teams. The shelter is made to stay afloat, even though it can withstand a 25 meter plunge. Everything in the pod is completely waterproof so we can be prepared for another 'Frankenstorm.' ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Emergency Disaster Pods:** The trend of creating emergency disaster pods can disrupt the disaster preparedness industry by providing individuals with a single, immediately deployable solution in times of crisis. - **Spherical Disaster Shelters:** The trend of creating spherical disaster shelters can disrupt the construction industry by providing a modular and easily installed solution for temporary shelter in extreme conditions. - **Integrated Survival Equipment:** The trend of integrating survival equipment, such as GPS and solar panels, into emergency shelters can disrupt the outdoor recreation industry by providing a multi-functional and reliable solution for adventurers and hikers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Disaster Preparedness:** The development of emergency disaster pods can provide an innovative and comprehensive solution for the disaster preparedness industry, improving safety and minimizing risk for individuals and communities. - **Construction:** The creation of spherical disaster shelters can disrupt the construction industry by offering a new way to quickly and easily create structures that can withstand harsh environments and extreme weather conditions. - **Outdoor Recreation:** The integration of survival equipment into emergency shelters can provide a unique and useful solution for the outdoor recreation industry, improving the safety and comfort of hikers, climbers, and other adventurers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Disaster Relief Pods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prefab-folding-pods.md) - [Protective Earthquake Response Shields](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/testudo-shield-and-helmet.md) - [Pop-Up Emergency Shelters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terra-nova-bothy-bag.md) - [Climate-Responsive Prefab Homes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drop-pod.md) - [Emergency Shelter Robot Companions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/power-hug-robot-concept.md) - [Inflatable Four-Season Tents](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-station-pod01.md) - [Disaster-Preparation Sleek Clocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4rq002003.md) - [Durable Energy Infrastructures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beam-global.md) - [Prepackaged Survivalist Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uncharted-supply-basecamp-30l-yeti-survival-system.md)