Japan has introduced the Do Hiemon Box, a “Human Refrigerator” designed to rapidly cool the body and help prevent heat-related illnesses during increasingly severe summer heatwaves. The booth maintains an ambient temperature of around 15°C and blows 5°C air onto the user’s head, neck, shoulders, and back. Users reportedly begin to feel noticeably cooler within 5 minutes, while 10 minutes inside may help relieve symptoms of heat exhaustion.
The innovation is intended for people working in high-temperature environments such as factories, warehouses, and construction sites. It consumes only about half the energy of a conventional spot air conditioner and is portable for both indoor and outdoor use.
The launch comes as Japan experiences record-breaking heat, with temperatures exceeding 40°C in some areas. Priced at 1.5 million yen (approximately THB 330,000), the Do Hiemon Boxi s currently targeted at industrial and commercial users, but it could become a common sight in public spaces as extreme heat continues to intensify.
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