00:00Getting around by foot in the heat might soon get more comfortable as parts of Taiwan try a new sidewalk
00:05umbrellas.
00:07The automated shades are from South Korea and have been tested in Taipei City.
00:11They open automatically when temperatures rise and sunlight intensifies and then close again at night or during strong winds.
00:18The bases have also been reinforced so they are suitable for Taiwan's earthquake-prone environment.
00:23Authorities want to see how well they hold up against typhoons before deciding whether to expand the program.
00:28So far, it's getting positive responses from locals.
00:42July is typically the hottest month in Taiwan with average highs in cities reaching around 35 degrees.
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