Aqua Lifeline
Department of Industrial Design, National Kaohsiung Normal University
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In Taiwan, rip currents are the greatest hidden danger for people engaging in water activities at sea and are the leading cause of drowning deaths at the beach each year.
This is due to three main characteristics of rip currents:
First, rip currents are ocean currents that flow from the beach toward the open sea, pulling people away from the shore.
Second, the speed of these currents is faster than the average person's swimming speed, making it nearly impossible to swim back despite one's efforts—often leading to exhaustion and drowning.
Lastly, rip currents have no obvious surface features when they appear, making them difficult to detect both from shore and when in the water.
To ensure the safety of people enjoying the sea, this product uses safety ropes surrounding the designated area in the ocean.
A safe zone suitable for recreational activities is enclosed at a certain distance from the beach.
At the same time, underwater flow sensors are used to detect water current speed.
If the surface current becomes too fast and poses a danger to swimmers, the system will issue different light signals as warnings based on the situation.
