WiFi Network Made of Rubber Ducks Could Save Lives During Natural Disasters

Olympos, Turkey - October 14, 2009: Frogmen recovering motorcycle near sunken car in Mediterranean Sea in Olympos, Turkey. Olympos, a famous holiday spot in Antalyas Kumluca district, was hit by floods. The floods swept away about 50 cars from the road into the sea.

The IBM-backed developers behind Project Owl, winner of 2018’s Call For Code challenge, have successfully tested their rubber duck-based emergency WiFi network in Puerto Rico. And, with hurricane season quickly approaching, not a moment too soon. Owl, which stands for organization, whereabouts, and logistics, was designed to be deployed in the event of a loss… Continue reading WiFi Network Made of Rubber Ducks Could Save Lives During Natural Disasters