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Japan Unveils Expensive ‘Human Refrigerator’ to Beat Heatwaves
Japanese designers launched a novel cooling device dubbed the “human refrigerator,” aimed at providing personal relief during extreme heatwaves. The product is marketed as a premium solution, with a price tag running into several thousand euros. Its unconventional design and high cost have attracted attention as a niche response to rising temperatures.
The launch reflects ongoing experimentation with personal climate‑control technologies, though its practical adoption remains unclear given the steep price and limited availability.
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Japanese designers introduced a cooling device called the “human refrigerator”. refresher.sk
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The device is priced at several thousand euros. refresher.sk