Torpedo
Water-Activated Emergency Light
Torpedo is a water-activated emergency light designed for disaster resilience. Using non-toxic Magnesium-Air technology, it activates instantly with any water source and features a 10+ year shelf life, eliminating the waste associated with standard batteries. This longevity, coupled with its body made from recycled PET and aluminum, makes it a highly sustainable solution for emergency supplies and humanitarian aid.
Company/Institution
University of Technology Belfort-Montbéliard
Country
France
Designer(s)
Justin Bressac
Justin Bressac is an industrial design student at the University of Technology of Belfort-Montbéliard (UTBM), France. His work focuses on resilient design and low-tech innovation for humanitarian contexts. Passionate about sustainable problem-solving, he aims to create robust tools that empower communities in crisis by merging technical reliability with intuitive usability.