emergencies
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Uber Has Been Testing A (Secret) Emergency Phone Line
Image by AP Something gone badly wrong with your Uber ride? Well, the ride-hailing company has been testing a new emergency phone line in US 22 cities.
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Robotic Critters Make Excellent Rescue Dogs
DARPA’s BigDog is a four-legged robot that’s too noisy for covert ops on the battlefield. But a different beast-inspired bot from Italy could have use elsewhere: Its legs allow it to trek through tough terrain in disasters, and springs up if it gets knocked over.
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This Simple Metal Tube Is Packed Full Of Emergency Supplies
After the massive earthquake and subsequent tsunami that hit Japan a few years ago, the nation has a renewed focus on ensuring its residents are prepared for emergencies. And design studio Nendo’s contribution is this non-descript metal tube pre-packed with vital supplies.
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Japan Uses Cameras On Train Platforms To Spot (And Save) Drunk People
Here in New York City, subway security is on the prowl for crooks, would-be terrorists, and other unsavoury characters. But in Japan, security cameras are used to detect a totally different type of passenger: Wasted people. And it’s for their own good.