Japan launches 'human refrigerator' that chills you in 5 minutes for Rs 9 lakh
Japanese manufacturer SDRS has introduced the 'Do Hiemon Box,' a walk-in cooling booth designed to rapidly lower body temperature in extreme heat. The device uses 5°C chilled air to target key body areas, providing relief in just five minutes for outdoor workers.
Why it matters
As global temperatures rise, this technology offers a practical, industrial-scale solution to mitigate heat-related illnesses and exhaustion for workers in high-heat environments.
As heat waves become more frequent and intense around the globe, new cooling technologies are being developed to keep people safe. While many of us are still stuck with air-conditioners, a company in Japan has come up with a quirky solution to cool you down quickly in extreme heat: the walk-in cooling booth dubbed the “human refrigerator,” which works in just a few minutes. According to reports, Japanese refrigeration and vending machine manufacturer SDRS developed the Do Hiemon Box, designed to help people cool down quickly after long exposure to high temperatures. The booth, which takes its cue from Japan's refrigerated vending machines, is already drawing notice for its practical approach to preventing heat-related illness.How does this human refrigerator worksAccording to the report, the Do Hiemon box is a small refrigerated booth, large enough for one person at a time.
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