Human fridge cools in minutes
As temperatures in Japan climb to 38°C and the government issues heatstroke warnings two Japanese companies have introduced an unusual solution to help people stay cool a personal “human fridge.” The device is a portable cooling box made of stainless steel. A person sits inside on a built in chair while powerful cold air is blown around the head neck shoulders and back. According to the companies this can lower the body’s temperature by up to 5°C helping users cool down quickly. The cooling box keeps the inside temperature at 15°C and automatically turns off after 20 minutes For safety. The unit measures 84 inches tall and 47 inches wide. It uses less electricity than a traditional air conditioner with an estimated operating cost of 16 yen per hour. The companies say the device cools the entire body faster than a regular AC and is easy to move from one place to another. It is designed for locations where people work outdoors or in very hot conditions. According to the manufacturers users begin to feel noticeably cooler within five minutes and spending around 10 minutes inside may help reduce the effects of extreme heat and heatwave symptoms.