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.
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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