A Japanese company called Prop has out with an inflatable, wearable airbag specifically designed for the elderly.
How does it work?
Well, weighing in at around 2.5 lbs. it straps around the wearer's torso like a vest. If the person trips, the airbag automatically inflates in 0.1 seconds..cushioning the fall, and protecting the person's head, hips and rear. One of these puppies will set you back $1300.
One problem though: it only inflates if the person falls backward.
How does it work?
Well, weighing in at around 2.5 lbs. it straps around the wearer's torso like a vest. If the person trips, the airbag automatically inflates in 0.1 seconds..cushioning the fall, and protecting the person's head, hips and rear. One of these puppies will set you back $1300.
One problem though: it only inflates if the person falls backward.
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