NIA unveils world’s first AC safety helmet for construction workers at Expo 2020 Dubai

NIA unveils world’s first AC safety helmet for construction workers at Expo 2020 Dubai

The world’s first AC safety helmet, designed and manufactured by India’s tech and safety startup Jarsh Safety for the outdoor workforce and field executives, was unveiled during Telangana Week at the India Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. The Jarsh-NIA AC helmet works on patented solid-state cooling technology to provide cooling up to 24ºC. The premium model for senior executives has a battery life of two hours while the heavy-duty model for the skilled workforce has a 10-hour battery backup. Four vents across the helmet provide a uniform cooling experience, keeping the user sweat-free, comfortable and productive on the job. The helmet will be distributed in the UAE market by Dubai’s NIA Limited, which is also the exclusive regional distributor for a wide range of consumer electronics and home appliances. This product launch is part of the India Innovation Hub initiative by the Indian Pavilion at the World Expo 2020 wherein the pavilion is showcasing the 500 startups from India. The project is working under the guidance of the Consul General of India in Dubai Dr Aman Puri and with the support of the Indian diaspora and investor institutions. Talking about his innovation, Kausthub Kaundinya, CEO of Jarsh Safety said, “We