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60 second interview
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Makoto Imai is Professor of Psychiatry at Shiga University of Medical Science in Japan. He is part of the team that invented the wasabi alarm.
Points of View
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We asked some experts for their views on the wasabi fire alarm.
Paul
great idea or the deaf
Soorya
I prefer a normal firealarm than a fiealarm that stings my nose.
Pratibha
I don’t think people can smell in their sleep :)
Amy, 10
Why would you want a sting to wake you up? It’s very painful!
Kira,7
l think it is a fab idea espially for the hard of hearing
Ozlem And Serdar
Amazing idea!
Alfie
arrgh i hate wasabi i WHOULD HATE THAT
Emma
no good for pe0ple with sensory impairment
Rob
sweet jesus thats smart
Cheryl
no thank you
Fonsz
I think it’s a wonderful idea and I wonder if it’s already on sale.
Sian
On the surface it seems like a novelty item, however it has the potential to save lives. Just think, how many mornings have you woken up to discover you’ve slept through your alarm?
Joy And Jamie
Wasabi doesnt seem as effective,if it will take an entire 3 mins to wake a person up…I’d much rather a sound alarm.
A RANDOMER
IT ANNOYS ME WHEN IT GOES OFF IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT!!!!
Seely
I think it is a good idea because everyone, no matter what their ability, should have access to devices which can save lives.
Me
no as i’d rather have a normal alarm,although it would be good for people with disabilities. Clever idea, didn’t know it was realated to a cabbage….!!!
Unknown
i think its a fantastic idea great for people who hard of hearing
Louise
What if you’re deaf, blind and you have a really blocked nose? Would the Wasabi still penetrate your senses?
Jess + Dave
if its good on sushi, it’s gotta be a good fire alarm!
Damola
not eveyone knows the smell ofwasabi. why not use something like garlic or oranges.
LAURENMC
ITS A GREAT IDEA FOR THE DEAF AND BLIND!
Freya
I’m not sure that i’d like to be woken by wasabi.Though it would probably be very efective.
Jules
this could be a lifesaving alternative to the hard of hearing community