If the solar-powered pods prove successful at keeping people warm and safe, they may be rolled out nationwide. engineering
homeless people in 2016 according to BAG W . This is no small number and is indicative of a big problem.
One company is trying to make a difference for homeless people by introducing a windproof and waterproof futuristic sleeping pod that the homeless can freely access. The company is calledThe pods were introduced on January 8, 2020 and if they prove useful and successful, they could be rolled out nationwide. Wouldn't that be neat?
The pods are made out of wood and steel and can fit up to two people for those who are not venturing out in the city alone. Ulmer Nest claims the cabinsThe pods also protect their users' privacy by not including any cameras. Instead, a motion sensor alerts social workers when the doors are opened. This helps social workers practice discretion when cleaning the pod after each use, and should the need arise, come to the aid of anyone requiring it.
The pods have a radio network that homeless people can use to get in touch with the team overseeing the cabins — radio was picked because of its accessibility advantage over mobile networks. They also have solar panels to provide heating from a renewable energy source.
, but rather an alternative and last option for those who really have nowhere else to go. Here's to hoping that these pods prove their usefulness soon and find a place for themselves on street corners around the world.Stay ahead with the latest science, technology and innovation news, for free:
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