Tech Tuesdays: "5 Surreal Gadgets for Surviving a Horrifying Apocalypse"

Article: http://www.wired.com/design/2013/09/these-post-apocalyptic-sci-fi-organs-are-meant-for-humans/

An engineering design firm called Takram has designed a kit known as Shenu which consists of artificial organs that conserve the water usage of the human body. The kit contains five organs that are meant to be implanted into key locations. These locations are where fluid is most frequently lost.

The nasal-cavity inserts prevent water loss due to exhalation by condensing the air from our lungs and returning it upon inhalation. A neck collar with arterial jugular heat exchangers inhibits water loss through perspiration and produces electricity from body temperature. The urine concentrator acts as a water filtration and concentration plant by increasing the fecal duration in the long intestine and squeezing out any remaining water. A hard-candy like nutrient is also included in the kit, and it serves to replace loss hydration.

 The organs are all made of human-safe material such as aluminum, titanium, and ceramic. Additionally, the organs are capable of retaining 2 liters of water that humans tend to lose on a daily basis. Although these organs are only prototypes, it is possible that they will soon become reality.