Japan Company Develops 'Human Refrigerator' to Combat Rising Heat

Tokyo. There is a race to develop new technology to provide relief to people from increasing heat. In this sequence, a company in Japan has unveiled a special device that quickly cools the human body. 

Japanese refrigeration and vending machine manufacturer SDRS has created a human fridge called the 'Dohiemon Box'. It is said to have been designed inspired by the widely used cold vending machines across Japan.

The internal temperature of the device remains permanently at about 15 degrees Celsius. After the user enters, when they sit on the chair inside, air cooled to about 5 degrees Celsius is circulated towards the head, neck, shoulders, and back. The company claims this makes the body feel cool in a few moments. 

According to the company, after using it for about five minutes, a significant coolness is felt in the body. Sitting for about 10 minutes helps in quickly reducing body temperature, which the company states can help reduce heatstroke or initial symptoms of excessive heat caused by the heat. 

This device is said to be particularly useful for workers in construction sites, factories, warehouses, and open spaces where health risks are high due to extreme heat. It has three different settings for air and cooling. It also has a feature that automatically shuts off after 20 minutes to prevent excessive cooling. According to the company, it consumes only about half the electricity compared to a normal spot air conditioner. Its standard model is priced at approximately 1.5 million yen excluding tax.

Currently, it is mainly targeted at companies and organizations, but it is expected that if the heat in Japan continues to increase in the future, such human fridges could become as common a sight in public places as vending machines. It does not require any special installation. This device, which can be used both inside and outside, is placed on wheels, making it easy to move to the required location.