Japanese firm unveils wearable airbag for elderly

September 24, 2008

A Japanese company on Wednesday unveiled a wearable airbag for the elderly that pops out when they fall.

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JerryPark - Sep 24, 2008
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I wonder if this has been tested on the elderly.

The probability of a fall backwards onto the buttocks and back of the head seems far less probable than forwards or sideways, striking the top, front or sides of the head.
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mysticfree - Sep 24, 2008
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This is in addition to old married men having old bags that nag out whenever they fall down.
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