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00:00Water, Earth, Air. These are the three elements that can unleash disasters.
00:07Thankfully, the masters of all elements, aka scientists and engineers,
00:12created these seven genius inventions that might one day help save your life.
00:18Your home insurance company will appreciate you investing in this one.
00:23Floodworks vinyl tubes are like big, long pillows made of strong plastic that are filled with water.
00:28Each tube is four feet long and can be used to block water from getting through doors or into garages,
00:35as well as divert it.
00:37They're good for stopping water that's up to six inches high.
00:41You can bend these tubes into different shapes and they will hold their new form.
00:45They're designed with a cap on one end to fill them up with water.
00:49The other end has a special opening that lets you connect tubes together with a clip to allow you to
00:55create a longer barrier if needed.
00:58There's a part on the tubes called a break, which stops them from rolling away.
01:02To keep out taller amounts of water, you can put one layer of tubes on top of another, making a
01:08triangle shape like a pyramid.
01:10This can keep out water up to 12 inches high.
01:14However, it's advised not to stack them any higher than that.
01:18If you've got deeper water, you might need a different waterbending move.
01:22I mean, flood solution.
01:25If only Titanic had this invention on board.
01:28In the event of a shipwreck, we know by now that old school lifeboats are too slow to launch and
01:34there aren't enough for everyone.
01:36Life buoys, on the other hand, are too few and can only save one person each.
01:41And life jackets are often not within easy reach when you really need them.
01:46This is where instant relief comes in handy.
01:50So cleverly called the Anti-Tanic, it is a lifeboat that allows multiple people to stay safe and together in
01:58the event of a shipwreck.
02:00It has a criss-cross, waffle-like pattern that acts like many life rafts, allowing a large number of people
02:07to stay afloat.
02:08In case of an emergency, once the ship's sensors detect damage, the alarm sounds and the device gets to work
02:15right away without anyone having to do anything.
02:18Fueled by high-pressure carbon dioxide, it fills up with gas in just two minutes.
02:23The life mat can be 50 square meters, so there's room to save plenty of people.
02:28And no, people don't need to literally jump ship to get on it.
02:32The device inflates and forms a ladder against the ship's side, so everyone can climb down this ladder and onto
02:40the safety of the big air mat.
02:42What's even more clever is that the mat has different sections.
02:46People who need extra help, like the elderly, children, or those with disabilities, can stay out of the water and
02:52rest.
02:53If earthbending is not one of your skills, better check this invention out.
02:58Debris flows and shallow landslides are like super-fast rivers of mud that can carry big rocks, tree branches, or
03:06even large boulders.
03:08They happen when too much rain or melted snow makes the ground on hillsides too wet and slippery.
03:14Especially if there aren't any plants or trees to hold the soil together.
03:18This can also happen when the ground gets burned in a wildfire and there's nothing left to protect it.
03:25Debris flows usually follow the shape of the land, moving through natural paths like gullies or ditches.
03:32If nothing stops them, they can damage roads, bridges, and houses, or even block rivers.
03:39This is where the debris flow barriers come in handy.
03:42They act like a big net that catches these mud rivers before any disastrous consequences.
03:47Placed right in the natural paths of the debris flow, the barrier has special elements that soak up the energy
03:54from the debris flow, slowing it down and stopping all the stuff from moving further.
03:59What's also great about them is that they don't damage the environment.
04:03One can take them down without leaving a mess and put them back up again if there's a risk of
04:08debris flows in the future.
04:10This little box created by NASA engineers is not looking for extraterrestrial creatures or other planets.
04:17It's a life-saving radar called Finder that's designed to find people trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings right
04:25here on Earth.
04:26Using a technology that is similar to what might be used for space exploration,
04:31Finder can detect the tiny, rhythmic movements of a human heartbeat and breathing amidst chaos and destruction.
04:38The way it works is like this.
04:40It sends out a safe, low-energy microwave signal into the debris, which is much weaker than what your mobile
04:47phone emits.
04:48As the signal then bounces back from the rubble, Finder listens for patterns that show someone is there, living and
04:55breathing, even when they can't call out or may be unconscious.
05:00The device is so sensitive that it can tell the difference between a person and an animal.
05:05Engineers also use a unique method to pick out these signals of life from other random movements, like leaves shaking
05:13or other non-life patterns.
05:14According to tests, it can search a small building in about 10 minutes and a much larger area in about
05:21a half an hour.
05:23On the other hand, the next invention is designed to help save lives, not after, but during the event of
05:29an earthquake.
05:30Earthquake-proof table is a sturdy school desk that doubles as a life-saving shelter during earthquakes.
05:36While kids are often taught to duck and cover under their desks when the ground shakes,
05:41regular tables can become traps if they buckle or collapse.
05:44But not this one. It's built to stand strong during quakes and keep the kids safe underneath it.
05:51What makes it special is that it's been thought through for different ways buildings can fall apart during a quake.
05:57This way, it ensures kids can have a safe spot no matter what and can be reached by rescue teams
06:03afterward.
06:04It has also been put to impact tests with various types of weights and debris to confirm it can take
06:10a beating without going in.
06:13Besides its strength, the table is light enough for two children to lift and move,
06:17as well as spacious enough to accommodate a pair of students seeking refuge.
06:22This invention basically allows you to bend water and air at the same time.
06:28Imagine you're out enjoying the waves or paddling on a lake, and you suddenly need a bit of help to
06:33stay afloat.
06:34This is where Kingi, which is the world's smallest wrist flotation device, comes in.
06:39Worn around your wrist, it's sleek and barely noticeable until you need it.
06:44In the event of distress in the water, you can activate it by pulling a lever, which triggers the inflation
06:49of a balloon.
06:51This balloon aids in buoyancy, easing you to the water's surface.
06:55The device is also equipped with a whistle to draw the attention of rescuers in critical situations.
07:02Kingi is not a single use.
07:04Once you're back on dry land, you can deflate the balloon, fold it back inside, pop in a new CO2
07:10cartridge, and it's ready for your next water adventure.
07:13The last invention on the list is like a guardian angel for adventurers in snowy mountains.
07:19When an avalanche hits, it can be a race against time.
07:23In such an event, Safeback SBX helps you continue breathing if you get trapped under snowmasses, all without the need
07:30for a mouthpiece.
07:32This could be a game-changer because, usually, if someone is trapped by an avalanche,
07:38they might only have about 15 minutes before running out of air becomes a real problem.
07:44But, with the Safeback SBX, you can have up to 90 minutes of breathing help.
07:49That's a lot of extra time for rescuers to get you.
07:53It's been through a ton of tests to make sure it works in all kinds of snowy situations.
07:58It's also designed to fit into different brands of avalanche backpacks.
08:03Plus, it's light enough to not add extra weight to your backpack,
08:07and tough enough to handle the rough and tumble of an avalanche and keep working.
08:14Tsunamis, earthquakes, avalanches, there are so many dangers haunting us in this world.
08:20Luckily, the greatest minds of our time have invented more than enough devices to save our lives,
08:26even in the most unpredictable situations.
08:29Some of them look like something out of a sci-fi movie,
08:33like a device allowing you to imitate Spider-Man or a drone that can turn into a boat.
08:39Let's have a look at these engineering wonders.
08:43A wall of water is approaching rapidly.
08:46It's a tsunami.
08:47You rush to the roof, towards your survival capsule.
08:51It's a bright orange, high-strength floating metal ball,
08:54watertight, buoyant, and made of aircraft-grade aluminum.
08:59It can withstand sharp object penetration and heat exposure that can protect up to 16 people.
09:05With five days' worth of supplies, it can also be used in the event of a typhoon or hurricane.
09:12If an earthquake scares you even more than a tsunami,
09:15there's a Chinese inventor, Wang, that has got you covered.
09:18His idea is a special bed with tremor sensors.
09:22When activated, it swallows the sleeper inside a metal frame with a protective lid,
09:27basically transforming into an earthquake-resistant box.
09:31The bed also has crucial items you need to survive,
09:35like medical kits, flashlights, water, and food supplies enough to last for several days.
09:41You aren't likely to get out of that earthquake bed on your own,
09:45but thanks to this next invention, you can get out of the car in case of an emergency.
09:51At first glance, this wrist strap looks unassuming,
09:54but the bead is made of tungsten carbide, known for being extra tough and super durable.
10:00If you get blocked in a car, you can take off your bracelet
10:04and use it as a slingshot to easily shatter the glass.
10:09Its price also starts from a mere $8.
10:13Unfortunately, this Wonder wristband can't help you
10:16if you're being pulled away from the shore by a rip current.
10:19But the LifeDrone can.
10:22It's an amphibious rescue device that can travel both in the air and on water.
10:27Its body opens up and orients the propellers in an X formation to fly.
10:33Once the drone spots you,
10:35its base inflates into a life raft so that you can climb onto it.
10:40Then the drone closes and forms an I formation,
10:43and its propellers start working underwater, pushing the raft towards safety.
10:48If you're stuck on a high floor during a fire or any other emergency,
10:53a Skysaver backpack can save your life.
10:56True to its name, it's a backpack with a built-in controlled descent device
11:01for evacuating high-rise buildings during emergencies.
11:05Thanks to it, a controlled descent from up to 260 feet is possible.
11:10All you need to do is buckle up, clip the cable to the anchor, and ascend slowly.
11:18If you ever find yourself in shark-infested waters,
11:22a SharkBands bracelet might save your life.
11:25This accessory uses magnets to create an electromagnetic field,
11:30disrupting electro-reception of sharks.
11:33It's supposed to deter them from coming close to the wearer.
11:36Plus, SharkBands doesn't harm sharks or any other ocean inhabitants.
11:41If, while driving a car, you get into an accident, an airbag will protect you.
11:47Unfortunately, motorcyclists don't have the same protection.
11:51Or do they?
11:52Heelite Turtle 2 AirVest is a wearable airbag for bikers
11:56that inflates after detachment from a bike and provides a great protection against impacts.
12:02It can be reused and inflates ultra-fast, faster than you can blink.
12:06It also protects the most vital parts of the body.
12:10If you're a fan of winter sports like mountain skiing and snowboarding,
12:14you might want to invest into an avalanche airbag.
12:18It can significantly increase the chances of surviving in an avalanche.
12:22It's basically a large balloon that inflates within three seconds
12:26once you pull a cord or handle.
12:29When inflated, the airbag makes it less likely for you to be completely covered with snow
12:34and keeps you as high up in the snowpack as possible.
12:39Another awesome invention is indestructible gloves.
12:43Schmidt's Mitt Safety Gloves are made from Kevlar and other resistant materials
12:47and offer extreme protection against heat, cuts, and impacts.
12:53Dubbed the world's toughest gloves, they cost around $50 a pair
12:57and are super useful for people working in the fields that require superior hand protection,
13:03like firefighters or those working on oil and gas rigs.
13:07In the near future, doctors might have an amazing invention to help them do their job too.
13:13I'm talking about a magnetic slime robot.
13:16It's made of slime material that can navigate tight spaces inside the human body
13:21and retrieve swallowed objects.
13:24The soft robot is controlled by magnets and can reach a speed of more than one inch per second.
13:31Unfortunately, at the moment, the robot is toxic to ingest for humans.
13:36But scientists are working on this problem.
13:39And this is an amazing invention that can take care of house fires.
13:43Look, it's a fire extinguishing ball,
13:46a self-activating device that puts out fires by detonating a special chemical powder
13:51after coming into contact with flames.
13:54It can be installed in various vulnerable points in different parts of your home,
13:59in the kitchen, bedroom, laundry room, and so on.
14:03But let's get back to those scarily fast and powerful avalanches.
14:08There's another thing that can save your life if you get caught in a snowy wave.
14:12It's an air supply system that allows those stuck under snow to breathe freely.
14:18This device doesn't require a mouthpiece.
14:21Instead, it replaces CO2 in front of the trapped person's face with oxygen,
14:26extending the potential survival window to over 90 minutes.
14:30Some of the most basic rules for survival in the city go like this.
14:35Stay alert and stick to busier neighborhoods if you can.
14:38And still, sometimes alarming situations are unavoidable.
14:44A siren ring can help you stay safe.
14:47This quite stylish and sophisticated ring conceals a miniature alarm system.
14:53When activated, it emits a shockingly loud sound.
14:56This sound exceeds 110 decibels,
15:00which is as loud as a working jackhammer and can be activated within 2 seconds.
15:06If you're lost in a forest and get extremely thirsty,
15:09you might be ready to quench your thirst even from a dirty river.
15:13In this case, LifeStraw can save your life.
15:16This water purification system requires no batteries or electric power.
15:21It removes almost all water-borne bacteria,
15:25allowing you to drink directly from streams, rivers, or lakes.
15:29But keep in mind that LifeStraw doesn't remove chemicals, salt water, heavy metals, or viruses.
15:36Carrying a power bank at all times might be slightly inconvenient.
15:40Luckily, a wristband power bank has already been invented.
15:44It allows you to charge your phone on the go.
15:48It looks like a bracelet.
15:50You can wrap it around your wrist and wear it with almost any outfit.
15:53The device has a mini USB or Apple lightning plug on the end slotting into the bracelet.
16:00I wouldn't say that this next invention could save your life,
16:03but it's undoubtedly very convenient.
16:06Let me introduce a credit card light bulb.
16:09This is a tiny light that fits into your wallet.
16:12At first glance, it's an unusual card that looks like a flat incandescent lamp,
16:17but it lights up once you push it vertically.
16:20And the rest of the card serves as a stand.
16:22This cool invention weighs a mere 0.8 ounces and is powered by one tiny battery.
16:31Let's say you got stuck in the woods for the night.
16:34I've got great news for you.
16:36You can turn fire into electricity using wood.
16:40All thanks to BioLite Camp Stove.
16:43It's light and easy to transport,
16:45but it can still cook a meal while charging your gadgets.
16:49Thanks to patented thermoelectric technology,
16:52the device generates electricity and creates a smokeless campfire that can cook food and boil water in minutes.
17:00Another device that looks like a backpack,
17:03but is actually so much more.
17:06What you're looking at is an off-grid solar backpack,
17:09perfect for travelers and photographers.
17:11It can power your gadgets as long as there's daylight.
17:15Just charge its battery with sunlight
17:17and use the USB port to keep your devices charged.
17:20As for the fabric of the backpack,
17:23it's made out of recycled PET.
17:26Basically, soda.
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