# Life-Saving Rocket Launchers Longreach from Samuel Adeloju Would Save Stranded Sailors By Michael Hines | Published 2010-08-14 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/longreach-from-samuel-adeloju References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/longreach-portable-buoyancy-deployment-system/) & [unswbe.wordpress](http://unswbe.wordpress.com/2010/06/08/unsw-built-environment-industrial-design-samuel-adeloju-australian-design-award-silver-medalist/) Stranded seamen (and women) are at the mercy of the ocean no more, thanks to LongReach from Samuel Adeloju. LongReach is a water-activated buoyancy system that can be shot out of a rocket-esque device over long distances to help drowning victims. LongReach from Samuel Adeloju may not seem like much, but think of the current alternative of a lifeguard throwing you a plastic buoy. LongReach sounds like the better bet if you are trying to escape with your life. Check out the links to learn more. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Water-activated Buoyancy Systems:** Developing more advanced and efficient water-activated buoyancy systems can provide safer and more effective alternatives to traditional life-saving devices. - **Long-distance Rescue Devices:** Innovating long-range rescue devices, like LongReach, can drastically improve the chances of survival for stranded sailors or individuals in remote locations. - **Rocket-style Launchers:** Creating rocket-style launchers that can effectively deploy rescue devices over long distances can revolutionize the search and rescue industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Marine Safety and Rescue:** Companies that offer marine safety and rescue services can use LongReach and similar devices to enhance their offerings and provide better support to individuals in distress. - **Outdoor Adventure:** The outdoor adventure industry can benefit from innovations in rescue technology, providing peace of mind to adventurers when they are away from civilization. - **Defense and Military:** Long-range rescue devices like LongReach can have valuable applications in the defense and military industry, providing a safe and effective way to reach stranded troops or civilians during a crisis. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Self-Propelling Controlled Buoys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usafe.md) - [Automated Search Rescue Crafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zelim-guardian.md) - [Plastic Bottle Lifejackets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bot-lifejacket.md) - [Flatpack Oceanic Lifeboats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-and-rescue-lifeboat.md) - [Inflatable Rescue Stretchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inflatable-rescue-stretcher.md) - [Self-Surfacing Fishing Traps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ropeless-riser.md) - [Lifesaving Swimming Vests](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swimming-vest.md) - [Under-Arm Rescue Floatation Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ua80-evolution-vest.md) - [Award-Winning Public Safety Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/public-safety-technology.md)