Escape from the Heat: Japan Creates a 'Refrigerator for People'

Japanese company SDRS has created a personal cooling capsule called Do Hiemon Box, standing 2.1 meters tall, which maintains an internal temperature of 15 degrees Celsius. Users can stay inside for no more than ten minutes. The manufacturer claims the capsule cools faster than a fan or air conditioner. Designed for workers on construction sites, in warehouses, and factories, the device costs about 1.5 million yen (roughly 29,000 shekels). In the future, these capsules may appear in public places, including train stations, airports, and tourist routes.

Japanese company SDRS has developed a personal cooling capsule called Do Hiemon Box, which is already being called a 'human refrigerator.' The device, about 2.1 meters tall, resembles a stainless steel vending machine from the outside. Inside, a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius is maintained, and one can stay inside for no more than ten minutes. According to the manufacturer, the capsule lowers body temperature faster than a fan or air conditioner. The development aims to help in extreme heat, as Japan increasingly records days with temperatures above 40 degrees. Currently, the capsules are intended for use on construction sites, in warehouses, and factories, where workers are prone to overheating. The cost of one capsule is about 1.5 million yen (approximately 29,000 shekels), and operating costs are relatively low. The device is equipped with wheels for easy movement. In the future, such cabins may appear in public places: at train stations, airports, amusement parks, near temples, and on tourist routes, as well as at sporting events and summer festivals. The article notes that the emergence of the 'human refrigerator' shows how technology helps adapt to climate change.