'Water Ahead' Water Filters Aid in Disaster Relief Efforts
Marissa Liu — November 5, 2009 — Eco
References: folkwang-hochschule.de & thedesignblog.org
We all need water to survive. Water Ahead water filters by Matthias Rauch aim to provide fresh water to those in need. These capsule-like containers were designed especially to provide fresh water during times of natural disaster (like floods).
The intelligent ‘skin’ surrounding Water Ahead water filters allows them to absorb muddy water and turn it into fresh drinking water. With the help of integrated acoustic signals and flashing lights, Water Ahead can also swim on top of water to help locate flood victims.
The intelligent ‘skin’ surrounding Water Ahead water filters allows them to absorb muddy water and turn it into fresh drinking water. With the help of integrated acoustic signals and flashing lights, Water Ahead can also swim on top of water to help locate flood victims.
Trend Themes
1. Disaster Relief Water Filters - The use of intelligent technology to turn muddy water into fresh drinking water during times of natural disaster, useful for both consumers and aid organizations.
2. Acoustic Navigation Systems - Integration of acoustic signals and flashing lights to help locate flood victims, applicable to rescue missions in various industries.
3. Capsule-like Containers - Design of water filters in small and compact capsule-like containers for easy transport and storage in emergency scenarios.
Industry Implications
1. Environmental Management - Opportunity for companies to invest in and develop technology that aid in environmental disasters, such as water filtration systems that can purify muddy water.
2. Rescue Equipment Manufacturing - Potential to integrate navigation and location technology in rescue equipment manufacturing, such as GPS tracking or flashing lights on life jackets.
3. Camping and Outdoor Gear Retailers - Opportunity to offer small, transportable water filters in compact containers to campers and outdoor enthusiasts who need to purify water from natural sources.
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