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Forewarned is forearmed: Rescue Capsule
After the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan in March this year, Shoji Tanaka, inventor and CEO of Cosmo Power, individually designed rescue capsule that can save the life of a person in case of flooding.
3 photos via mertviy
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 is 288,000 yen ($ 3,800) per capsule increased comfort will have to pay 345,000 yen ($ 4,500). Cosmo Power company representative said that they had already received advance orders for 700 four-seater "Ark for the whole family", mainly by fishermen and coastal residents.
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3 photos via mertviy
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 is 288,000 yen ($ 3,800) per capsule increased comfort will have to pay 345,000 yen ($ 4,500). Cosmo Power company representative said that they had already received advance orders for 700 four-seater "Ark for the whole family", mainly by fishermen and coastal residents.
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