German City Tests Wind and Waterproof Sleep Pods for the Homeless

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If the solar-powered pods prove successful at keeping people warm and safe, they may be rolled out nationwide.

homeless people in 2016 according to BAG W . This is no small number and is indicative of a big problem.One company is trying to make a difference for homeless people by introducing a windproof and waterproof futuristic sleeping pod that the homeless can freely access. The company is calledThe pods were introduced on January 8, 2020 and if they prove useful and successful, they could be rolled out nationwide.

The pods are made out of wood and steel and can fit up to two people for those who are not venturing out in the city alone. Ulmer Nest claims the cabinsThe pods also protect their users' privacy by not including any cameras. Instead, a motion sensor alerts social workers when the doors are opened. This helps social workers practice discretion when cleaning the pod after each use, and should the need arise, come to the aid of anyone requiring it.

Ulmer Nest hopes their pods will protect against frostbite during Germany's coldest nights and emphasizes that this initiative is not a replacement for a stay in a hostel or

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