Japanese firm unveils wearable airbag for elderly
September 24, 2008A Japanese company on Wednesday unveiled a wearable airbag for the elderly that pops out when they fall.
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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.