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Japanese capsule
After the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March this year, Shoji Tanaka, inventor and CEO of Cosmo Power, constructed individual rescue capsule that can save the life of a person in case of flooding.
In addition to the access hatch, the capsule has a small window and two holes - water drain and ventilation. "Ark" was created from a composite plastic, which is lighter and stronger than steel. The diameter of the single capsule - 1, 2 m. The bright yellow color was chosen in order to attract the attention of rescuers in case of an emergency.
Single Capsule standard worth 288,000 yen ($ 3,800) per capsule increased comfort will have to pay 345,000 yen ($ 4,500). A company representative Cosmo Power said that they have already received pre-orders for 700 four-seater "arks for the whole family", mainly by fishermen and coastal residents.
In addition to the access hatch, the capsule has a small window and two holes - water drain and ventilation. "Ark" was created from a composite plastic, which is lighter and stronger than steel. The diameter of the single capsule - 1, 2 m. The bright yellow color was chosen in order to attract the attention of rescuers in case of an emergency.
Single Capsule standard worth 288,000 yen ($ 3,800) per capsule increased comfort will have to pay 345,000 yen ($ 4,500). A company representative Cosmo Power said that they have already received pre-orders for 700 four-seater "arks for the whole family", mainly by fishermen and coastal residents.
