The UK's Civil Defence Supply is something like James Bond's Q-branch, as it "manufactures and patents unusual devices and gadgets" for police officers and soldiers. But whereas Q cooked up exploding cigarettes, umbrellas that stabbed the user to death and ejector seats for unwanted passengers, CDS focuses on "preserving life by avoiding lethal force wherever possible."
21-year-old Amin Ismail was recently hired by CDS on the strength of his senior project for his degree in product design, innovation and marketing. Ismail's gadget is a wrist-worn translation device that is more than a mere concept; he and CDS cranked out a prototype that will be on the ground in Iraq by next week. Ismail hopes his design will "improve the communication between soldiers and Iraqi people in high-risk situations where any misunderstandings might lead to tragedy."
Below is a video of Ismail's invention, and while it's not exactly a Michael Bay production, it does give you a pretty good look at the device.
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21-year-old Amin Ismail was recently hired by CDS on the strength of his senior project for his degree in product design, innovation and marketing. Ismail's gadget is a wrist-worn translation device that is more than a mere concept; he and CDS cranked out a prototype that will be on the ground in Iraq by next week. Ismail hopes his design will "improve the communication between soldiers and Iraqi people in high-risk situations where any misunderstandings might lead to tragedy."
Below is a video of Ismail's invention, and while it's not exactly a Michael Bay production, it does give you a pretty good look at the device.
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