19 Inventions that will Save your Life!

Summary

This video highlights 19 life-saving inventions, ranging from self-defense gadgets to technologies designed to protect both individuals and large populations. It covers products like the GTFO wrist trap, the Zap Cane, and an advanced Fireball extinguisher. Additionally, it explores innovations such as shark protection devices, rescue drones, safer construction materials, and a planetary defense system to prevent asteroid collisions. The video emphasizes how these cutting-edge technologies could revolutionize safety across different environments, from everyday situations to extreme emergencies, showcasing creativity and potential to save lives on a global scale.

Takeaways

• 😀 Anti-fireball extinguishers are a revolutionary product that can automatically put out a fire from a distance using an explosive mechanism.
• 😀 The GTFO wrist trap doubles as a fashion accessory and a self-defense tool that can be used to break windows and escape from a vehicle.
• 😀 The Zap Cane is a multi-functional cane with a built-in flashlight, reflective safety band, and a 1 million-volt taser to deter criminals or animals.
• 😀 Undercover dental floss hides a Kevlar cable and other tools for escaping captivity, such as a diamond wire to cut through locks.
• 😀 The Defender Pepper Spray is a self-defense tool that also triggers a siren, sends photos of the attacker to law enforcement, and shares your location for quick rescue.
• 😀 The Boyo rescue system is a remote-controlled device that can pick up individuals stranded in the water and drive them to safety.
• 😀 Shark bands are wearable magnets that disrupt a shark's ability to detect electric fields in the water, offering some protection from shark attacks.
• 😀 The Sore Stop saw uses a voltage system to instantly retract when it detects contact with a human, reducing the risk of serious injury in the logging industry.
• 😀 Wii remotes can be adapted with attachments for laparoscopic surgery training, offering medical students a unique, effective tool.
• 😀 Samsung's truck-mounted camera system allows drivers to see through trucks, improving road safety by enabling safer overtaking.
• 😀 Next-generation barrier systems replace traditional road barriers with rollers, absorbing shock and increasing visibility to improve safety during accidents.
• 😀 A new airbag system inflates in milliseconds to protect passengers in side-impact collisions, potentially reducing fatalities by 30%.
• 😀 The BolaWrap 150 is a non-lethal device that shoots a Kevlar cord to safely disable fleeing suspects without causing fatal harm.
• 😀 Tsunami pods are spherical, aircraft-grade aluminum pods designed to protect individuals from tsunamis, with fireproof and impact-resistant properties.
• 😀 Japan has developed earthquake-resistant building foundations using base isolators that allow structures to move with seismic waves, preventing collapse.
• 😀 MineKon is a drone system designed to identify and clear landmines safely and efficiently, potentially saving thousands of lives.
• 😀 NASA's Double Asteroid Redirection Test (DART) spacecraft successfully demonstrated the ability to alter an asteroid's trajectory, offering a potential solution for planetary defense against extinction-level events.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the GTFO wrist trip, and how does it function?

The GTFO wrist trip is a self-defense tool designed to help you escape from a trapped vehicle. It appears as a pendant but functions as a projectile that can be launched to shatter a car window, allowing you to escape quickly in an emergency.

How does the Zap Cane combine utility and self-defense?

The Zap Cane is a multifunctional cane that not only serves as a walking aid but also includes a built-in flashlight, reflective safety band, and a powerful 1 million-volt taser. It can be used to scare off criminals or animals and, in dire situations, paralyze an attacker temporarily.

What makes undercover dental floss an unusual yet effective self-defense tool?

Undercover dental floss appears as ordinary floss but is actually a 6ft Kevlar cable capable of cutting through zip ties, a handcuff key, and even a diamond wire to cut padlocks. It is designed for people at risk of capture, offering a discreet escape mechanism.

How does the defender pepper spray go beyond just blinding an attacker?

The defender pepper spray not only temporarily blinds an attacker with its chemical spray but also triggers a loud siren, captures an image of the criminal with an integrated camera, and sends both the photo and your location to law enforcement for rapid assistance.

What is the role of the Boy to Keep You Safe in water rescues?

The Boy to Keep You Safe is a remote-controlled rescue device designed to pick up individuals stranded in the water. It can carry up to two people and navigate to them from up to 500 meters away, offering an innovative solution for emergency water rescues.

How does Shark Bands protect against sharks during water emergencies?

Shark Bands uses magnets to disrupt the electric field that sharks use to detect prey. The magnetic device is worn around the wrist or ankle and has shown to offer protection within a 2-meter radius, reducing the likelihood of a shark attack.

What is the purpose of the Sore Stop saw, and how does it enhance safety?

The Sore Stop saw includes a 3-volt current and a computer system that can detect when a finger or arm comes into contact with the blade. This triggers an explosive reaction that quickly pulls the saw away, preventing major injuries when using the tool in dangerous environments like logging.

How is the Wii remote used in medical training?

The Wii remote's motion control system can be paired with attachments to simulate laparoscopic (keyhole) surgery. This has been found useful in medical training, allowing students to practice techniques before performing actual surgery on patients.

What makes Fireball fire extinguishers unique compared to traditional methods?

Fireball fire extinguishers are designed with a mild explosive inside a polystyrene shell. When triggered, they release a dry fire extinguishing powder within a 60-foot radius, allowing people to extinguish fires from a safe distance, even in environments that are too risky for a traditional extinguisher.

How does Samsung's truck camera system aim to reduce road accidents?

Samsung has developed a truck system with high-resolution cameras on the front that stream live footage to displays on the back of the truck. This allows drivers behind the truck to see what’s in front of it, helping them make safer overtaking decisions, even with night vision capabilities.

What is the significance of the 'Vase Isolator' in earthquake-prone areas?

The 'Vase Isolator' is a technology used in buildings to protect them during earthquakes. It functions by using a special foundation layer that moves independently of the ground, allowing the building to remain upright and intact despite seismic movements, significantly reducing the risk of destruction and fatalities.