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I love the idea. Inspired by natural defense mechanisms of animals like the armadillo, Marc Graells has come up with a unique defense system that is quite different from those on the market. It not only raps around your motorbike to protect it from sunshine and rainwater, but guards the bike against thieves using a burglar alarm that comes along. Simply put, the Protect 486 looks like a portable private garage for your motorcycles. [Read the rest of this entry...]

According to the World Health Organization, road traffic accidents kill about 1,270,000 people all around the world every year. That figure is much bigger than 780,000, which is the total number of people on the earth died of natural calamities during the last decade. At that thought, I couldn’t help expecting the ‘CARRS-Q Driving Simulator’ would help the drivers to form a good behavior. [Read the rest of this entry...]

The ExiTool concept has been designed as an essential safety gadget for car drivers, and the users will find it especially practical when they have to break the seat belts and get out of the car quickly. The emergency tool comes with a seat belt cutter, a tungsten carbide window breaker and a LED flashlight. [Read the rest of this entry...]

You know those portable USB flash disks that keep your information safe will also make your data stolen? After all, everyone is permitted to access the USB since your flash disk doesn’t have a lock. Except for Bill’s USB. You have to turn the knobs to make a correct combination when you use it, and that’s how the USB enhances the information security. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Whenever asked what road humps are designed for, we will refer to its important functions in reducing traffic accidents by requiring the drivers to slow down. But how do they work in the night? I mean, there’s only dim light on the road and the drivers couldn’t always notice the road humps from far away, and as a result these speed breakers won’t work that effective as we’ve expected.

Fortunately some designers have thought of that question earlier and they’ve teamed up with the ‘Self-powered Safe Hump’ which is equipped with LED bulbs and therefore gives off light in the dark. Moreover, all the energy needed by the system is converted from the mechanical energy generated when the car passes by. [Read the rest of this entry...]

It is commonly believed that more people would have been hurt or killed if it were not for the protection we get from airbags. And in order to give an extra protection to passengers on the backseat, the world’s first inflatable seatbelt has been invented recently. At present, experiments are being taken on to find out whether or not the new belt is effective enough, and over 90% people have claimed that it makes them feel safer. And observation from experts is almost the same, pointing out that the inflatable seatbelt is particularly effective in preventing broken ribs, internal damage and bruising in children. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Though shipwreck is not that frequent as other disasters, the serious consequences it causes have still worried lots of people. And what is most concerned is about the effectiveness of rescue actions to those who are lost on the sea. I bet nothing could be more useful than the SOS Rescue Lifesaver Ring. Once the ring hits the water, the GPS built inside it will then work to contact rescue teams nearby. It’s also gotten an in-built heater belt that heats the sea-water to keep the victim warm. Besides, there’re also small supplies of water and food stored in in-built compartments. As a result, the SOS Rescue Lifesaver Ring is believed to increase the chances of survival on the sea.

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Firefighters are always struggling with danger and they have been doing all their best to rescue people. Then what should we do to make sure they’re safety? Fluorescent Shoes is a clever attempt. The product not only makes an illuminating footprint on the floor but also shines in itself, allowing the backup team to trace and locate firemen effectively.

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Yea ladder is one of the most useful tools to human, but it does cause some problem as it slips every now and then. So what shall we do? Let’s see an exciting product from Anthony Mapstone, which promises a more safety usage. On one hand, the designer uses synthetic adhesive material to improve the friction of the ladder footing. On the other hand, the adjustable feet height allows you to place it anywhere needed with more efficiency.

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A strong house always makes us feel safe, but what shall we do to ensure it? Let the Milwaukee Cordless Detection Tool help you. Simply put it near the wall, the detection tool then tells you the location and depth of wood, PEX, PVC, and metal behind gypsum.

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Let an angel guard you. Sounds attracting, right? It’s not a daydream, because you can own an electric guardian angel now. As a security and communication device, the gadget can contact with the emergency operator and transform a real-time video about your condition to them whenever you feel unsafe.

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Motorcycle wheels can shift under the driver’s weight as they turn. This kind of action could shift the center of gravity and so the driver will be safer. This Dynamically Augmenting Wheel System aims to offer the car a similar function.

Every wheel is divided into eight separate parts. When you want to turn sharply, the wheel can automatically adjust to car’s center of gravity without losing traction. [Read the rest of this entry...]

Life jacket might save more life in the shipwreck, however, since the rescue workers will not come to help you immediately, you need fresh water to continue your life. This device will give you distilled water which is the most important for every survivor. Additionally, this device will emit the light at night and colorful smoke at day to indicate your location. [Read the rest of this entry...]

This is world’s first bullet-proof pocket square. Although it might not be as strong as a real bullet-proof vest, your heart will be safer. But what kind of people will really need a pocket square like this? [Read the rest of this entry...]

In order to decrease accident, Ford unveiled a new series of monitoring system which allows you to take care of the blind spot.

The first one can tell you whether there is a car at the blind spot by a red light on the rearview mirror and the second one features an extra convex part to attain the same object.

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