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On the safe side 2/2019

Play it Safe How children can grow up safely

Hazardous Substances The silent dangers in your home Voice Assistants In dialog with artificial intelligence systems Micromobility Electric scooters’ domination of the city streets Editorial Contents

A safe Digital childhood Contents 22 Interviewing 2/2019 Don Martin

Alexa, what do you think of Siri?

E-paper Fancy reading DEKRA solutions on your tablet, 8Child safety I like all A.Is! and clicking on links and Stefan Kölbl videos directly? No prob- A few words on child safety lem – download for free! with voice 24 assistants

24 An (Artificially) Intelligent Conversation They make our lives easier, but owners should You can also access Dear Reader, be cognizant in how they use them, and how the e-paper at: dekra-solutions.com they work. Would you have guessed it? Around two thirds of all accidents involving children happen at 28 Swings and Roundabouts home or on the playground. Playground testers Michael Brandt and Lars Every injury to a child, be it minor, major Steiger inspect play apparatus and ground or even fatal, is one injury too many. For this conditions for safety. Playground reason, DEKRA has been committed to fur- safety thering safety for more than 90 years. This 28 31 Before the Paramedics Arrive applies in particular to safety on the road, 08 Play it Safe Cover Story A rescue professional explains what is critical at work and at home. Our employees – num- Pools, sockets, traffic. There are hazards when it’s a matter of life or death. bering over 45,000 – work daily with great everywhere for children. Is one-hundred-­ solutions online enthusiasm to ensure that people around percent safety even possible? 33 Just Roll with It! The DEKRA magazine the world can lead safe lives, wherever they Are e-scooters and hoverboards has its own website may be. This is especially the case for chil- 18 Silent Killers the solution to transport chaos? ­complete with daily 33 updates from the exciting dren – we ensure their safety with rigorous At first glance, many things appear harmless. Electric city product testing and expert inspections. For an But just one weekly shop is enough to bring speedsters 38 The Exciting World of Technology world of DEKRA. We look example of this, read our report on the play- hazards into the home. These museums offer remarkable exhibits forward to your visit! ground test (page 28). And if you’re after a tip on our technological advancement. as to which of the world’s one-of-a-kind tech- 22 A False Sense of Security nology ­museums are definitely worth a visit, Don Martin, Senior Vice President DEKRA 40 Tomorrow, Today we have some great suggestions in store for OSR, explains how to sensitize people to the Exciting concepts and clever ideas from More information on you (page 38). hidden dangers in the home. the major technology expos. this topic: dekra-solutions.com I wish you a gripping, entertaining and – Standards in any case – safe read. 02 Editorial 18 04 News Yours, Hazardous 43 Masthead Icons Stefan Kölbl materials in the home Web Link

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PARKING ASSISTANT Briefly noted

GREEN TRACK Robots at the Airport London Gatwick Airport has adopted the improve use of existing space. The robot Environmental Audits for Chinese Industry assistance of a robot to maneuver passen- will park the vehicles closer than human gers’ vehicles to a parking lot from now on. drivers would be able to, and thereby 50% he topic of sustainability was a focus of the BBAC Sup- The test phase, taking place at one of the accommodate up to a third more cars. of all Building Damage plier Day in Hanghzou. DEKRA was also involved, inform- airports long-term parking lots, is planned The battery-powered and GPS-controlled in Germany is classed as water T ing those in attendance of the requirements and possible to last around three months This approach robot – nicknamed ‘Stan’ – takes vehicles damage, according to the approaches to a solution. In order to also inform partners of Ger- should not only eliminate travelers’ annoy- from their parking space and lifts them German Insurance Association many’s original equipment manufacturing industry on environ- ing hunt for free parking spaces, but also by means of a platform. (GDV). It is in spring that mental policy and China’s ‘Blue Sky Initiative,’ Daimler (Daimler home-owners and residents Greater China & Mercedes-Benz Cars, Procurement and Supplier must be especially vigilant, Quality) and BBAC invited these to the ‘­Environmental Sustain- advise DEKRA experts. Every ability Forum – Green Track’ in Stuttgart. 30 seconds, a house water Also in attendance were DEKRA experts, who explained the pipe springs a leak. When the DEKRA analysts are called challenges and the necessary actions to overcome them. Rep- in, they often discover pipe resentatives from more than 150 suppliers attended the event. and fitting failures that can be Keynote speeches were provided by the hosts – notably Wilko attributed to frost damage. Stark, Procurement and Supplier Quality, Member of the Board Mercedes-Benz Cars of Daimler AG; Marcus Grund, Executive Vice President Daimler Greater China, Mercedes-Benz Cars, Pro- curement and Supplier ­Quality China; and Mu Wen, Executive Vice President Purchasing & Supplier Management in the Daim- ler Joint Venture Beijing Benz Automotive (BBAC). “Sustainably is a must,” states Wilko Stark. In his opening address, he made it abundantly clear where the ‘Green Track’ is heading: 100 per- cent sustainability throughout the supply chain.

ELECTRIC STROLLERS 350,000 New Carsharers Baby Power Carsharing in Germany has been experiencing a noticeable CARBON MONOXIDE Smart electromobility can improve life boom. In 2018 alone, 350,000 in many different areas – and now this user accounts were created. Invisible Danger includes kids’ strollers. The world’s This is one result from a 2019 first eStroller drive system from Bosch carsharing statistic report. The DEKRA experts recommend the instal- often confused with the onset of the flu. and fireplaces. In the case of gas heaters, increases child safety and the comfort After stagnating for some time, lation of carbon monoxide (CO) detectors According to the German Federal Statis- insufficient ventilation can also lead to of the parents. Sensors recognize the the market has grown again in private residences too. These life-sav- tical Office, 648 people died as a incomplete combustion. ­Carbon mon- terrain type, and the intelligent motors considerably, according to the ing alarms are especially advisable in result of carbon monoxide oxide detectors monitor the CO deliver more power when the stroller is industry’s umbrella organiza- enclosed spaces in which gas, oil or coal poisoning in 2015. concentration in a space heavily laden or being pushed uphill. Con- tion. Most users are registered is burned – for example apartments with The invisible and and emit an alarm when versely, when going downhill or when the to so-called free-floating services. In this service model, wood-burning ovens, gas heaters or open odorless CO can be the threshold value handlebars are released, the brakes are customers do not have to use fireplaces. They are also recommended for emitted by defec- is crossed. They are activated. The associated mobile app acts specific stations to collect places where people smoke shisha. tive heating sys- mounted to the wall as a key and offers additional functions. and return the vehicles. 1.81 Carbon monoxide poisoning leads to tems, incorrectly at head height. Prices ­Manufacturer Emmaljunga intends to million of the 2.46 million total headaches, dizziness, nausea and even maintained gas lie between 20 and 50 bring the first model to market by the user accounts are for these death in extreme cases. Symptoms are heaters, coal fires euros per device. end of 2019. station-independent services.

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Briefly noted SMART HOME ALTERNATIVE FUEL Theft of The Power of Water Power Control Unit Motor Fuel Cell Stack ­Private Data An Australian-Israeli start-up promises a cost-effective and emission-free alter- 55 Home-based smart applications can native to fossil fuels. According to the Hours be manipulated to spy on private data, company Electriq~Global, the so-called experts warn. Security Researcher ‘ ­Electriq~Fuel’ consists of 60% water, as Many executives across Michael Steigerwald from VTRUST GmbH well as hydrogen. The water-based fuel Germany would like to reduce their working hours. In a survey used the platform of the Chaos Commu- is stored in a tank within the vehicle. In of managers and directors nication Congress in Leipzig to demon- the ‘Electriq~Switch’ catalyst, hydrogen carried out by energy provider strate this with an impressive example: is then released and directed to a fuel cell EON, the respondents cited The security expert had installed a T­ rojan to produce power. The vehicle’s electric an average working week of on a smart lightbulb the Chinese man- motors are in turn driven by the electric- 55 hours. Those surveyed ufacturer calls ‘particularly secure’ and ity generated. ­identified the ideal working bypassed the encryption of the WiFi pass- The company claims that the pot­ ential week as being 43 hours. words, thus gaining access to a ­private energy density is as much as 15 times Participating in the study were network. higher than batteries currently employed Electriq~Fuel Tank 50 executives from companies The expert’s experiment provided in electric vehicles. For buses and trucks, Electriq~Switch employing at least 50 staff. a strong warning about security loop- firmware unbeknownst to the customer, the ‘Electriq~Fuel’ should allow effec- holes in smart home device production. represent an especially high risk. These tive ranges of over 1,000 kilometers the costs involved in creating its new ­projects in the Netherlands. To this end, So-called silent updates, which change make life especially easy for data thieves. without an issue. Electriq~Global is fuel. In 2020, the goal is to commence ­Electriq~Global has formed a partnership yet to make any statements regarding multiple demonstration and prototype with Dutch company Eleqtec.

SMART OPTICS VOICE ASSISTANT BATTERY STORAGE Intelligent Glassware Siri, the Lifesaver ­Stabilizing Voice assistant Siri has saved the life the Grid of a US accident victim. ‘Hey Siri, call Entry into China 911’ – with these words, an accident According to transmission The global number one in victim in Nevada was able to place system operator TenneT and vehicle inspection has entered an emergency call with the help of Daimler AG, automotive battery storage the Chinese market. DEKRA Apple’s voice assistant. The victim systems may be able to fulfill some of the has opened its first Chinese was trapped in their vehicle but duties of large power stations and serve inspection station in the south- ern Chinese city of Shenzhen. was able to activate their smart- to s­ tabilize the network and assist in reac- A second station, currently phone with a simple command. tivating the system after outages. Both under construction in Beijing, As a result, they were located firms have explored innovative system is scheduled to commence and subsequently freed from services on the power grid in a develop- operations in the second half this life-threatening s­ ituation. ment partnership. According to the com- of the year. China is the world’s With their intelligent glass, the fine-­ temperature measurements and eye track- Just like other smartphones, panies, the results have been ground- largest automotive market. At mechanical and optical technology ing are all possible. The most impressive iPhones are designed to allow breaking. the new location in Shenzhen, experts at Carl Zeiss AG have succeeded part? These optical systems are invisible. them to call emergency ser- The study has proven that automotive DEKRA experts inspect in making clear materials functional for Zeiss foresees possible application vices without activation and Lithium-Ion battery storage systems can passenger cars for exhaust a number of large-scale and varied appli- areas in the automobile industry, as when roaming on different be used to restart deactivated systems emissions and vehicle safety. cations. According to the specialists, large well as in smart home solutions. For networks. Even if there is no in power plants. Such measures are nec- With the opening of the testing station Shenzhen, DEKRA is glass surfaces are layered with optical sen- example, window panes could monitor a credit, the SIM is locked or essary when, for example, a power sta- one of the first international sors. A special method had to be developed home, both on the interior and exterior. has been removed, this will tion needs to resume operation after an expert organizations to to achieve this, changing the way in which This smart and multifunctional glass can still work. outage. The battery storage can, in such commence vehicle microscopic optics are applied to glass. simultaneously illuminate, identify, ­filter cases, guarantee the fully autonomous

inspections in China. Among other things, gesture recognition, and project. ZEISS, ELECTRIQ GLOBAL, MILINDRI/ISTOCK, PETMAL/ISTOCK ELLENM/ISTOCK, VTRUST, PHOTOS: PETMAL/ISTOCK, DANNY HOOKS/ISTOCK, FRED MARGUERON 2018, EMMALJUNGA, IRINA STRELNIKOVA/ISTOCK, resumption of ­electricity generation.

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Play it Safe

Nowadays, parents keep a close watch on everything that may even come close to harming their children: food, clothing, toys, their way to school, the list goes on. But is one-hundred- percent safety even achievable? Educators and psychologists even call for ‘the right to risk.’ It’s part of ensuring childhood is adventurous, not boring. Text Peter Knoll

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t is a dramatic few minutes as two cially high concentrations in the sunny is made to make carpets, wallpaper and bathers fight for the life of a young boy states of California, Florida and Ari- cots as ‘eco’ as the apples from the local Iin the hot Summer of 2018 in a public zona. Staggeringly, 95 percent of those organic farm. As furniture and shelves swimming pool in Hamburg. The four- accidents occur in familiar surround- are essentially invitations to climb, they year-old has gone for a little adventure ings, in one of the six million private are bolted to the wall with a ­variety of – entirely unnoticed – to the 1.3-meter- pools, often belonging to one’s own fam- systems, where the grandparents would deep ‘fun pool,’ and is now floating life- ily. According to the German Life S­ aving have used a simple bracket from the lessly at the bottom. A 13-year-old girl Association, 14 preschool- and elemen- hardware store. Nowadays, internal mag- realizes what is happening, jumps into tary-school-aged children drowned in net systems can be used to secure every the pool and pulls the boy out of the pool-poor Germany in 2017. single­ drawer. water. Immediately, another bather is While it isn’t always a case of life or As invisible as a magnetic field is the on the scene and begins the resuscita- death, there is no such thing as a risk- danger from electrical sockets, which tion. Successfully. By the time the ambu- free childhood! This is the belief of has been remedied for decades with self- lance arrives to whisk the boy to hospi- British Childhood Researcher Tim Gill, adhesive inserts. In Germany, the VDE tal, he is conscious again. Pool country famed for his book ‘No Fear.’ However, Association for Electrical Technologies While this case ended positively, In the Southern States of the US, he demands that parents take a certain now urgently advises the use of sock- this same situation is a major cause a private pool is basically the norm amount of risk, so that children can ets with integrated protection – espe- of child death in the US. In June 2018, come into contact with hazards and cially the installation of residual cur- a case involving US Olympic Skier learn to handle them. This helps the kids rent circuit breakers (RCDs or Residual Bode Miller and his six-month-preg- to become confident and self-aware and Current Devices) in the home electrics. nant wife Morgan hit the headlines. exercise control over their lives. According to statistics, these devices There are, of course, other dangers. They tragically lost their 18-month-old have reduced the number of fatal elec- The garish cat ‘Hello Kitty’ – origi- Modern harm prevention daughter in a pool accident. According trical accidents by more than 75 percent Child-safe nally from Japan but long produced in to the Consumer Product Safety Com- For parents, the quest for safety begins since the 1960s. An RCD already trips at Circuit breakers and China, as are more than 70 percent of mission (CPSC), 350 children under the long before the birth of their first child. currents in the range of 10 milliamperes. socket protectors prevent all toys – was part of a test for harmful age of five drown in swimming acci- Hardly any room is more lovingly fur- (Additional silent dangers can be found fatal electrical accidents substances in 2010. It was awarded as

dents each year in the US, with espe- nished than the first child’s room. Effort BARRAUD/GETTY IMAGES + KANOK SULAIMAN/GETTY (M) LEAD PHOTOS: CAIAIMAGE/MARTIN SUCSY/GETTY IMAGES, SERGEY NALIUKHIN/ISTOCK, ULRICH PHOTOS ON THIS SPREAD: DAVID KETTLER, WESTEND61/IMAGO, 2.0, LEGO, MATTEL, BY-SA NIEHOFF/PICTURE ALLIANCE, TIM EVANSON/CC KIEFER/VISUM HECKER/DDP IMAGES, LENNY IGNELZI/AP/PICTURE ALLIANCE, STEFAN DAVID from page 18 on.) the only stuffed animal to contain zero

Icons from the World of Toys

1949 1962 1963 1965 Lego – Building Blocks Kettcar – Pedal Car Carrera – Fischertechnik – from Ole Kirk from Heinz Kettler (DE) Model Race Track Building Block System Christiansen (DK) 1962 from JNF (DE) from Fischer (DE) Skateboard from surf shop ‘Val Surf’ (US)

1964 1902 1959 G. I. Joe – Teddy Bear – Stuffed Toy Barbie – Doll Action Figure from Richard Steiff (DE) from Ruth Handler (US) from Hasbro (US)

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­hazardous compounds! The 29 others PRODUCT SAFETY but also radio and telecom- were contaminated with polycyclic aro- Toyed and Tested munications guidelines. matic hydrocarbons (PAHs), phthalates, nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) and CE Risk regions even lead. One stuffed monkey received Identifier with European validity – manufac- Every five seconds somewhere the following death sentence: ‘Goes up turers use this seal to state that their prod- and Manager Responsible for on Earth, a child dies. This is stated in flames too quickly. Not for market dis- ucts conform with relevant EU guidelines. Toys at DEKRA Testing and Certifi- in a United Nations Children’s Fund tribution!’ GS cation GmbH. However, Marx empha- (UNI­ CEF) report. Often, these deaths “In such tests, you must consider that This seal of approval stands for ‘Geprüfte sizes: “If a manufacturer has opted to are in underdeveloped regions and in Head Protection Sicherheit,’ or ‘safety tested,’ and can there are toys on trial that aren’t even use plastic, then they know that there Bicycle helmets the first five years of life. Most deaths only be issued by an authorized testing allowed to be sold here,” says Ulrich Bro- “DEKRA supports toy are chemicals present that may bring must be produced could be avoided through simple solu- organization such as DEKRA. beil, Managing Director of the German disadvantages in the long run.” Accord- in line with strict tions such as access to medicine, clean Toy Manufacturer’s Association, before manufacturers right Internationally recognized ing to Marx, a developing market and safety standards water, electricity, vaccines, more health adding: “Unfortunately, Internet plat- from the ­development seals of approval the mechanization of toys and chil- facilities and doctors. Between the ages forms bring toys into the EU that do phase, testing for DEKRA inspects and certifies toys in line dren’s products is leading to test meth- of five and fourteen, the planet’s chil- not comply with our regulations.” He with all relevant laws and regulations. ods being modified accordingly. dren die more frequently from injuries, emphasizes that parents should always the requisite safety For the US market, the DEKRA laborato- The safety requirements of toys are drownings and traffic accidents. But for pay attention to the CE mark when buy- ­standards in our labs in ries in China and Germany are developing becoming ever more complex: physical a child in sub-Saharan Africa, that risk ing toys: “This is essentially the pass- third-party tests in line with the Consumer and mechanical attributes; their flam- remains 15 times higher than in Europe. port for all toys!” China and Germany” Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA). mability; chemical, electrical and elec- In Germany, around 1.7 million chil- Find out which other international norms Daniel Marx DEKRA tests for as follows: tromagnetic characteristics are all in dren receive medical treatment follow- Materials under close scrutiny Test Engineer, DEKRA Testing focus. More and more classic toys now ing accidents, with nearly 200,000 of “It always depends on the use. For and Certification GmbH On our website at: contain electronics. A pacifier that reads them hospitalized. Two thirds of acci- example, where phthalate plasticiz- dekra-testing-and-certification.de/en the baby’s body temperature and trans- dents happen in the home. Up to the age ers have proven to be unsuitable, oth- mits this to the parents’ smartphones of five, falls, poisoning, burns and scald- erwise plasticized materials could be Or send an email to: must not just conform with mechanical ing are the main causes – ac­ cording [email protected] used,” says Daniel Marx, Test Engineer MB, DDP IMAGES, PLAYMOBIL, PHOTOS IN THIS SPREAD: JOHN KASAWA/SHUTTERSTOCK, (2) EVAN-AMOS/GEMEINFREI JOHO345/GEMEINFREI, SCHWINN, UNDERWORLD/SHUTTERSTOCK, and chemical composition regulations, to ­German federal association ‘Mehr

1974 1975 1980 1988 Playmobil – Toy System BMX Bicycle Disco Roller Skates – with Toy Cars with from Brandstätter (DE) from Schwinn (US) solid shoe and plastic wheels Color Changer from various brands (US) from Mattel (US)

1978 1972 1974 Senso – 1983 Bobby-Car – Connect Four – Electronic Entertainment System – Walker Car Strategy Game Reaction Game Gaming Console from BIG (DE) from MB (US) from MB (US) from Nintendo (JP)

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INTERVIEW 3 Questions for… Sicherheit für Kinder e. V.’ (More Safety group, there were 89 deaths for every for Children). 100,000 registered vehicles, compared At around the age of ten, when chil- with 22 in older age brackets. Statisti- dren become more mobile without paren- cally, boys account for around two-thirds tal supervision, road traffic becomes the of the total number of accident victims greatest risk. Figures from the German because they are less risk-averse. Girls Federal Statistical Office reveal that of are more likely to be injured in accidents the approximately 14,500 such acci- involving animals, predominantly rid- dents each year in Germany, 7,000 were ing accidents. on bicycles, and 3,000 were pedestrians. However, road traffic has become Changing leisure behaviors safer. Speed limits, traffic-calmed zones, The behavior of children in leisure time increased pedestrian crossings and traf- has changed dramatically. One obvious the US point to the fic lights have helped reduce the num- cause of this is smartphone ownership – consequences of Tim Gill, ber of incidents involving children from Excluded 97 percent of German twelve to 18-year- excessive screen Scientist and Author of ‘No Fear’ around 70,000 to 30,000 over the last Bullying is an increasing olds own a smartphone, and when laz- consumption, which three decades. The contrast is especially problem in schools ing around on the couch, the phone is include a lack of exercise great in the number of fatal accidents. in constant use. This is a picture that (and the typical consequences), and The book author pleads for a self-aware and fearless While in 1960, approximately 1,500 chil- unites kids across many countries, with even demonstrable learning disabilities childhood. The native Englishman is a long-time advo- dren were killed on German roads, this studies and figures from New Zealand, with screen consumption of two hours cate of child-friendly urban design. In 2017, he received a number had fallen to 61 by 2017. South Korea, China, Kenya and India or more per day. Traveling Fellowship from the Winston Churchill Memorial Trust and studied how cities including Calgary, Freiburg, Having said this, there is particu- highlighting the global omnipresence “We cannot condemn computer Oslo, Rotterdam and Vancouver account for children’s lar danger when young people are put of these seductive mobile devices. The games,” says Herbert Scheithauer, needs. Gill has advised political parties and think tanks in charge of a motor vehicle as novice smartphone has become the most impor- ­Professor of Developmental Psychology across the political spectrum and is also listed as co- drivers. One third of moped and scooter tant item in the lives of many young peo- at the Freie Universität Berlin. Studies author of a study to create livable neighborhoods for riders injured in 2016 fell in the 15 to ple, especially in industrialized coun- have shown that computer games can London children. 24-year-old age bracket. In this age tries. Recent studies from Canada and boost creativity, speed, and reason- In your opinion, what are the biggest health problems ing, and that multiplayer, team-based Childhood risk or hazards for big-city kids? games also promote social skills. So, Even on safe Gill: Vehicles are to blame for huge health concerns for what is it that makes these games dan- playgrounds, all city residents, but primarily for children. Around the gerous? “Real-time rewards instantly accidents cannot globe, road traffic is the leading cause of death for 10 to trigger a positive player reaction, with be ruled out 19-year-olds. A lack of activity and childhood obesity is 1996 2014 ever-higher levels leading to losing all increasing in many cities, and not just in countries with higher incomes. While the causes are complex, sitting Tamagotchi – Hoverboard – Self- concept of time.” This represents a real and car-reliant lifestyles are certainly a factor. Digital Pet Balancing Monoaxle potential for addiction. As with most from Bandai (JP) from Hovertrax (US) things, it all depends on the dose. How can we make cities more livable for children? The psychologist has also made a Gill: Children don’t live in cities; they live in neighbor- name for himself in the arena of bul- hoods. Of utmost importance is making the neighbor- lying prevention. Here once again, hood as a whole more child-friendly. Many adults think the smartphone plays a decisive role. that playgrounds are the key. Indeed, children need and According to a current PISA study, want space to play and meet up with friends. But this does not have to take the form of a playground. It may be almost one in six German 15-year-olds a square, a street or a green area. is regularly the victim of physical or 1989 mental abuse by classmates. Often, the In your opinion, what are the most important aspects Game Boy – Portable 2001 boundary between offender and vic- of more child-friendly cities? Gaming Console X-Box – Gaming Console tim gets blurred. Scheithauer pleads Gill: Firstly, the neighborhood level. These should be from Nintendo (JP) from Microsoft (US) for a reinforcement to adolescents’ constructed compact enough so that nothing is too far from the rest of the neighborhood, but also not so moral compass, self-confidence and dense that there isn’t enough public space. Between the social competencies. An over-empha- various places and facilities such as schools and busi- 1990s 2000s sis on risks and hazards is leading to nesses, pathways and cycle routes – uninterrupted by

PHOTOS IN THIS SPREAD: LSOPHOTO/ISTOCK, KASPER FUGLSANG, DEKRA, TOMASZ SIENICKI/CC3.0, MEDIA/PUBLIC DOMAIN EVAN-AMOS/VANAMO (2), INVENTIST, MATTEL the extinction of ‘childhood innocence.’ main traffic arteries – should be created.

14 DEKRA solutions 2/2019 15 DEKRA solutions 2/2019 Additional Safety in the Smart Home Trend: Smart Motion detectors Homes Children in Danger Smoke alarms can provide automatic lighting, 200,000 times each year, the such as for a stumble-free Children in Germany and most other western nations fire department is called out night-time trip to the toilet. Young adults have – viewed statistically – remarkably safe lives. to a house or apartment fire especially interested in Germany. Smart smoke This is partly due to the standards and regulations Global smart home users detectors fetch help quickly. in place, as well as the good access to medical Cameras by age, in percent give parents more care. Childhood curiosity, inexperience and inatten- Cooker guards insight into the 18 – 24 18.2 25 – 34 tiveness do, however, continue to cause accidents. recognize flammable activities of a 34.5 The consequences range from minor to grave. For materials on hot baby than a baby 35 – 44 25.9 cookers. monitor. 45 – 54 14.9 parents, it isn’t the statistics that matter, it is the Motion zone 55 – 64 6.5 wellbeing of their own children. Depending on their Smart locks Field motion detectors age bracket, the major risks change too. secure doors, Geofencing even from afar. The virtual fence Most popular sounds the alarm applications Door and window sensors when children globally, in percent make an unsuper- Secure automatically set off vised ‘adventure.’ Safety 45 <1 1–5 5–15 alarms when opened. furniture Energy control 43 Alarming 36 Year Years Years Affix Monitoring 34 window Aged living 24 locks Identifying and Consumer electronics 21 Relationship Seekers Little Adventurers Young Action Heroes Mitigating­ Risk Time saving 21 Babies have a low desire to explore their surround- Small children begin to closely examine their From childhood through to adolescence, Collect all Irrigation 18 swallowable ings until their seventh month of life. environment in the second year of life. boundaries are pushed. The risk of Door opening 14 accident grows considerably in this time. objects Presence sensor 13 Safety latches Ensure all time in Main causes of accidents on drawers and water is closely cupboards Block supervised Global turnover Source: paths 2019 forecast Source: Federal Asso- in millions of euros ciation ‘Mehr Sicherheit für Kinder e. V.’ * USA 24.1 Choking Poisoning and Falls with walkers and Electrical Falls and collisions Traffic accidents 17% Remove China 10.3 chemical burns when climbing stairs incidents in sport and leisure climbing aids Japan 3.7 Germany 3.6 Great Britain 3.4

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Transport Falls, predominantly Swallowing of Drowning in ponds, Scalds and burns incidents from changing tables foreign objects pools and water butts 66% 86 The Home %* Fatalities by Accident Type 13 Source: German Federal Statistical Office (survey 2016) Worldwide Infant Mortality According to the WHO, around one million children Traffic die between their 5th and 15th birthdays each year. Home 21 67 These are the most common causes of death: Other Places Source: IHME Global Burden of Disease (GBD), 2017 5% Malnutrition 16% 12% Numbers in gray Childcare Traffic represent parents’ Accidents Child Accidents assumptions. 10%* 67% in Germany Illness and Most * 7% Infections Common 60% Other Places 9% Drowning 7% Accident Other Locations Children between the ages of Most common causes of infant death in developing countries zero and five are especially prone 1.7 to hazards. These lurk in the home, 200,000 at childcare, in public places and In developing nations, Million 60% on the road. Many parents guess 50% of all infant ­fatalities occur in Accidents of all accidents In-patient that most sources of danger are on the first month involving children could have been treatments the road. In reality, one’s own four ­postpartum. under 15 avoided walls harbor a great many risks. 11% Burns Animal bites Environmental Violence Domestic Source: Federal Association Road Traffic pollution accidents Source: WHO/UNICEF, 2018 Source: Federal Association ‘Mehr Sicherheit für Kinder e. V.’

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Just a regular trip to the grocery store is hen the fire department arrives shortly after enough to bring a great many potentially midnight at the three-story apartment build- Wing in Duisburg, a room on the second floor hazardous substances into the home: Glass is on fire. The fire is rapidly extinguished, the cause cleaner, adhesives, dishwashing liquid, stain identified just as quickly: A tenant had varnished his balcony furniture with linseed oil and left the rag remover. At first glance harmless, belying the in a room. He hadn’t expected that the oil-soaked dangers within. rag would react with oxygen overnight so violently Text Peter Knoll that it would go up in flames. After all, how can lin- seed oil present such a risk? ‘Natural product’ was written in large text on the front of the container – 17 with a very small warning on the back: spontane- ously combustible! Cl 17 More and more people are trying to make their 17 everyday lives as environmentally friendly as pos- Chlorine Cl Cl

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10 Common Hazardous sible and to avoid pollutants. In everyday parlance, within should not be taken lightly, even if the initial harmful substances include substances and com- impact is only nausea. An acute risk is presented Substances in the Home pounds that are found in nature, and that can be by carelessly placed medicines, be they painkill- harmful to humans, animals, plants or other organ- ers or grandparents’ heart medication. The poison isms as well as entire ecosystems. These may include emergency hotline of the Berlin Charité University car emissions, for example, or fine dust pollution. Clinic alone receives in excess of 50,000 calls each year due to such mix-ups or cases of children imi- 1 7 Pictograms identify hazardous substances tating adults. Mercury 4 Plasticizers Hazardous substances under the definition of the CLP Curiosity and an appetite for sweet treats led to from energy saving lamps can Lead are often found in plastic Regulation (EC No. 1272/2008 CLP) are substances a dramatic increase in childhood accidents when have massive health impacts, in drinking water can lead goods, making these soft and even in minute doses. Energy flexible. Phthalates and other and mixtures (products) that have ‘hazardous char- the now-popular detergent pods were introduced. to health issues. The usage saving lamps must not be of lead piping for drinking such substances can be found acteristics.’ For example: toxic, irritant, corrosive, Between 2011 and 2013, the number of detergent allowed to break, and are to in floor coverings, wallpaper, carcinogenic, highly flammable or dangerous for poisonings in the US tripled from 2,862 to 9,004 water has been prohibited in be disposed of Germany since 1973, but these gym shoes, packaging and the environment. The hazards are marked on prod- cases, reports online magazine fortune.com. The in the recycling pipes are still found in older even cosmetic products. uct packaging with a rhombus-shaped pictorial icon. American Association for Poison Control Center bin. Mercury buildings. If lead is suspected, Plasticizers can leach out of They are found on many clean- (AAPCC) blamed the colorful pods evaporates health authorities or water these items and transfer on ing products but are often ignored for 80 percent of accidents in 2017, quickly. Ventilate corporations perform analyses. contact with fats and oils. immediately! in everyday life. This can sometimes despite only commanding a market be to disastrous effect, exempli- share of 16 percent. fied by the sad case of a 30-year-old There are also hidden dangers in 8 woman from Madrid. She had spent For a Safe Home many cosmetics. For example, lip- 5 Solvents two hours cleaning her kitchen in the sticks often owe their smooth texture 2 Mold are predominantly found Be it harmful compounds in toys, ambient is the nightmare of in places where you would Summer of 2018, inhaling ammonia to paraffins, which are considered sus- Asbestos also find plasticizers and air or in the ground; dangerous household was previously used in any household. It is vapors from the cleaning products, pected carcinogens in their frequent formaldehyde: on floor and cleaning products or building technology: residential construction due to caused by moisture explains a spokesman for the Agen- combination with mineral oil aro- wall coverings, but also in the DEKRA works to ensure a safe home with its insulative characteristics. in poorly ventilated cia de Seguridad y Emergencias. Fol- matic hydrocarbons (MOAH). Ameri- interior trim of vehicles. Trust on-site inspections, laboratory analyses The fibers are carcinogenic, spaces. Breathing your nose – out into the fresh lowing this, she felt very unwell and and product tests. In handling hazardous can firm Raw Natural Beauty has cal- and their usage pr­ ohibited in the spores in large air with anything that smells called the emergency services. Sadly, substances too, DEKRA is at your side. culated that women swallow up to many countries, e.g. Germany, quantities can lead to strongly of plastic! the paramedics arrived only to testify three kilograms of these substances France, Italy, Australia, Japan, respiratory illnesses her death. Contact during their lifetime. South Korea and South Africa. and allergic reactions. Often, poor ventilation results in [email protected] Asbestos-contaminated the dangerous accumulation of haz- Let furniture dry out ­materials from older ­buildings 9 need to be removed by ardous substances in the air. Besides Pollutants that can be harmful over trained specialists. Pyrethroids ammonia, there are numerous other substances that long exposure times can be found in buildings and are used in textiles, in order pose similar threats. Chlorine-based cleaners not their fittings: floor coverings, wallpaper and furni- to prevent them becoming only irritate skin, eyes and the respiratory tract – ture can leach solvents such as formaldehyde over moth-eaten. They can cause skin irritation and headaches. they can become downright dangerous when they are many years. Some older buildings also still have lead 3 They are also highly toxic to used in conjunction with acidic cleaners or de-scal- water pipes. Chemicals water-borne organisms. ers. This can cause the formation of toxic chlorine More serious are cases in which entire schools are found in cleaning products – gas. Chlorine gas can be irritating and even caustic need to be closed after asbestos fibers or mold alkalines, for example, dissolve 6 to the skin, eyes and respiratory system. High con- strains are detected. Hundreds of cases of school fats and oils. Biocides Formaldehyde centrations can even lead to death. closure due to the discovery of asbestos, PCB, radon tackle viruses and fungi. is processed into many every- 10 On the other hand, toxins without any warning and mold can be found in the archives of the Euro- Enzymes, silicates, day products, out of which it Carbon Monoxide label are often found in ornamental plants such pean Society for Healthy Construction and Indoor detergents etc. – the leaches into the air over time: is an odorless gas and list is long. Human life Paints and lacquers, adhesives, often responsible for as daphnes, lily-of-the-valley, castor oil plants and Hygiene (EGGBI). and the environment disinfective and cleaning fluids, fatalities in poorly venti- laburnum, the berries of which are easily mistaken Kindergartens are also not spared. In 2013 in benefit from the use furniture, carpets and particle lated rooms that are heated for peas or beans by children. Incidents of such Hürth, Germany, a brand-new kindergarten was of biodegradable board. Cigarette smoke also with wood-burning stoves or occurrences regularly occupy emergency physicians. temporarily closed due to contamination of the products. contains formaldehyde. open gas flames. While rarely as severe, but not without conse- new building with the carcinogen butanone oxime. 17 quence is sipping from fruity-fragranced bottles According to the local building authorities, the toxin Cl of shampoo. The cocktail of harmful substances was present in a substance used to seal floor joints. PHOTOGRAPHY/OTTO ARCHIVE, STEPHEN KENT JOHNSON/OTTO ARCHIVE TSAY PHOTOS: DAVID Chlorine 17 86 Cl Cl 20 DEKRA solutions 2/2019 Chlorine 21 DEKRA solutions 2/2019 17 Chlorine Cl Interview

Mr. Martin, how do you get people to start I have to stop and plan the job. That process pushes thinking about safety in the home? my thinking into what we call the ‘slow brain.’ The Martin: We ask people to describe something they slow brain is logical, it plans things, it thinks about did at home that exposed them to risk. Most of the steps in sequence. It’s a very methodical approach to time they describe a situation where their life was in safety. But most of the time we’re functioning in fast jeopardy but nothing bad happened. So a guy climbs brain mode because it’s more efficient and gets things a tree with a ladder carrying a chainsaw to saw some done faster. When we are at home and have to do a branches. And the ladder falls, they fall, and the chain- task, we just want to get it done and over with. There saw almost hits them. They describe this and say ‘OK, are no triggers to say you’re not allowed to do that job that was close, no harm, no foul. Let’s get back up without a working plan or risk assessment. None of there and finish the job.’ But something did happen! that is in place at home. Instead I put the chair on the It’s what we call a ‘near miss.’ We’re trying to get table to change a lightbulb and I get the job done, no ­people to reflect on the near misses that could lead safety problems. And then six months later another to life-altering outcomes. And then get them to take a lightbulb goes out and I do the same thing. If I do that step back and figure out a different way to approach behavior 100 times and the consequences are always that job. the same, I will continue to do that behavior that way.

What are the greatest safety risks outside So how do you break that pattern? the workplace? Martin: You have to have a new behavior in order to Martin: According to National Safety Council data, change that lightbulb. I may get my son to help me the number one cause of unintentional death in the and he’ll hold the ladder. If every time we do the job U.S. is accidental poisoning. Motor vehicle crashes that way and we have positive consequences, that’s are the second. Accidental falls are the third. Are our the behavior we’ll reinforce in the future. At work, drugs and cleaning chemicals locked away? Do we put safety is expected, encouraged, and reinforced and our mobile phones away while we are driving? Do we at home you can take at-risk behavior and get very have a properly secured ladder from which to work? positive rewards for it. Change can’t involve one per- Fires are number six on the list. How often do we see son — everyone has to be in it together. That’s really A False Sense of Security news stories where someone has emptied gasoline out important when you’re engaging in a life-threaten- of a lawnmower into a container, only for the vapors ing activity. You have to step back, plan the job out In our workplaces, safety is spelled with a capital S. What we regard as a matter of course at to find their way to a hot water heater and cause an in proper sequence, and engage your family in the work can be vastly different once we step through our own front door. It’s because we feel safe explosion? A person wouldn’t do it that way at work in conversation. a million years. Yet at home their environment is dif- here. So how does one sensitize people to the hidden dangers in our homes? Don Martin from ferent and they’re thinking and behaving differently. DEKRA Organizational Safety & Reliability (OSR) gives the answers in our interview. We’re trying to get people to instill this behavior from work in the home. Interview Mark Guarino How does leading by example help reinforce safety? Martin: Let’s say I’m at a crowded intersec- tion with my five kids and the sign says ‘Don’t Walk.’ And I look around and I walk through Don Martin the intersection because I know better than The Senior Vice President of DEKRA OSR brings over four the light. What behavior did I just model for decades of experience as a safety industry veteran. His areas of my kids? So we have to be thinking about what expertise include fatality prevention programs; safety leadership impression our behaviors are leaving on other development; elimination of fatalities, injuries and catastrophic people, especially young people. incidents; and accident investigations. At the beginning of April he spoke on ‘Addressing the SIF Potential At Home’ at the ‘Safety in Action Conference’ in Nashville. Why is it difficult for people to connect prac- ticing safety at work with practicing it at home? More information at: www.safetyinaction.com

PHOTO: BEN ROLLINS PHOTOGRAPHY/FOTOGLORIA Martin: At work we have a process. Which means

22 DEKRA solutions 2/2019 23 DEKRA solutions 2/2019 Technology An (Artificially) Intelli gent Conversation Wherever you will find a smart device nowadays, you can be sure that Alexa, Siri and co. aren’t far away. Their duty: listen, understand and perform ­commands. Those who use them should do this cognizantly, and understand the various functions. Text Hannes Rügheimer

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* The Alexa and Siri dialogs pictured here are transcripts of authentic conversations

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The ground covering must feature a certain granularity and coverage depth

grown man on a swing set? level. This is checked by means of a measuring DEKRA playground testers stick. At this playground, it reveals that the A Michael Brandt and his col- flooring does not reach the required level in league Lars Steiger are used to all areas. In some spots, the ground has so lit- receiving curious looks and ques- tle coverage, that after a quick scuff with the tions from child and parent alike, foot, the small pebbles are all but gone. including here, at the Franco-Ger- “It needs to be topped up here,” explains man garden in Saarbrücken. They Michael Brandt. take it all in their stride. Thanks Following this, additional sources of to the logos on their uniforms, it is hazard are examined. Where is there a fall quickly apparent that the pair are on The netting risk? Are there pinch points? Sharp objects spacing is checked official business. They take slides, see- with test devices that may cause injury? What is the condi- saws, jungle gyms and the like at play- tion of the play equipment? Is the pitch grounds and recreational areas under the of the slide still correct? Are there loose magnifying glass. Their mission? To find or uncovered screws? Worn ropes, rusted and eliminate all possible hazards. chains? Concentration, good observational Once the blue skies, sunshine and skills and precision are all necessary. The milder temperatures of spring begin surrounding environment, fences, climb- to lure you back outdoors, it is high able trees, potentially poisonous plants, season for about 120 DEKRA and the paths to the playground are all experts. They tour Germany’s play- examined in the inspection. grounds to ensure everything is in order and any damage sustained Safe, touch wood during the winter is remedied. This device “Beneath the seat of the swing, there must They ­manage to visit five or six hunts out the be at least 35 centimeters of ground clearance,” The DEKRA playground testers are bad wood play facilities every day. Clients explains Brandt, while fetching the measuring once again doing their rounds. mainly constitute local author- tape from his rucksack. The clearance is correct. Each spring, they commence their ities, but also include private “You can also hear by the sound, whether the operators. wood is in good condition,” he reports and per- tour of Germany’s playgrounds and Each year, 16,000 playground forms the knocking test with a hammer. Next test the apparatus’ safety. accidents are reported. “Play- up is a special device with a fine needle for bor- Text Jennifer Klein grounds, playground equipment ing into wood. With this device, one can identify and recreational facilities such whether the wooden swing frame is as swimming pools are all subject rotting or decayed. By now, the two to particularly stringent safety experts have the full attention of the requirements,” explains Michael children and their parents, who grad- Brandt. The bar is set high as far ually edge closer. They get into a con- as quality is concerned, and applies equally versation – communication is also an to manufacturers, operators and inspec- important part of the job. “This board tion staff. Michael Brandt is a DIN-certified is wobbly, too,” a small girl tells help- DEKRA playground expert. To achieve this fully contributes. certification, a special training course is Brandt and Steiger examine the necessary – Lars Steiger is currently in the apparatus. Luckily, the all-clear is thick of it. announced. The wobbly board is Upon entering a playground, their first designed as such. “After all, play- glance is often a downward one. The flooring The guy ropes ground equipment should also pro- also acts as fall protection, and the material for the play vide the opportunity to learn how apparatus must must feature a certain grain size and filling not show any to deal with risks appropriately,” The swing test is damage part of the job for DEKRA playground tester Michael Brandt

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A wobble board should also be able to hold an adult without an issue Brandt points out. This is how chil- dren train their motor skills and their protective reflexes. Falling For Brandt, his job is far more than just that. safely is something that needs to He finds himself unable to switch off his ‘x-ray be learned. Who dares climb over vision’ for possible danger situations even in the roof of the jungle gym? Who is his private life and when on vaca- the best at balancing, when three tion. “It’s just part of me now,” stand on the seesaw together? he says with a laugh, pointing to Testing boundaries is a part of life. the iron fence surrounding the However, it is necessary to prevent the possibil- playground. “These sharp burrs ity serious accidents that cause injury or perma- on the edges are just unaccept- nent damage. able.” He rubs his finger over For this reason, all those parts subject to ele- them. Another note on the list vated stress are checked for wear and degradation. of required improvements. After Frayed ropes and rusted chain links are indicative their deployment out in the that parts need to be replaced. Depending on how fresh air, the playground testers poor their condition is, the DEKRA experts are return to the office. They must able to close off certain playground equipment, or This cord identifies spots that write a detailed report – includ- even the entire playground itself if clothing may get caught ing recommendations for action the situation is that dire. Damages and requirements for the oper- must be repaired in a very short ator. And then the next job is time frame. If this isn’t possible, already waiting. the apparatus must be disassem- bled and removed. Keeping an eye on the kids Parents are also able to contrib- ute to the safety of their children. NO RISK, NO FUN While their offspring are playing Safety Through Sound on slides and conquering jungle Fencing around the play Judgment gyms, they must make sure not area is closely inspected for rust patches to get distracted and entranced Playgrounds are permitted to feature a ­certain, by their mobile phone. Chains limited amount of risk. That is the opinion of or cords on clothing can easily many experts around the globe, who see play- become nooses. As can bicycle hel- grounds as testing areas in which children mets, which can get caught while are able to train their motor skills and defen- climbing or playing and become a sive reflexes. At the famous Diana, Princess strangle risk. of Wales’ Memorial Playground on Bayswater­ Road in London, which receives over one Then Michael Brandt and ­million annual visitors, there is a sign inform- Lars Steiger reveal the secret of ing parents that the hazards are intentional. the bright red plastic parts in the In Australia too, there are standards for chil- testers’ rucksack – ‘child size’ test dren’s play areas that reinforce the advan- devices. These are used to test tages of physical development, and don’t just nets, rung spacings and possible identify possible hazards. That isn’t to say that play equipment isn’t constructed and installed pinch points. A thin metal cord is Back in the office, the with the goal of ensuring the best-possible used to check possible points in test report safety. It is the individual’s usage that harbors which the drawstrings of hooded is prepared risk, and follows the simple logic ‘more train- for the sweaters may get caught. operator ing, better safety.’ MICHAEL STACH ILLUSTRATIONS:

30 DEKRA solutions 2/2019 First Aid Before the ­Paramedics Arrive In a life-threatening emergency, every second counts. First aid can be administered by every layman – be it through chest compressions, staunching bleeding or placing the patient in the recovery position. One can learn what to do to save a life through courses offered by emer- gency services personnel, such as Germany’s ‘15 Minute Life-Saving Academy.’ Text Matthias Gaul Test for breathing Before doing t’s an astounding number: with more than anything else to 350,000 cases each year, sudden cardiac arrest help, check the patient’s breathing I remains among the most common causes of death in Europe, according to the European Resus- citation Council. Numerous other studies from the United States corroborate this. However, many of those affected could hope to survive, if the general ­public’s ability to administer chest compressions was improved – both in terms of number of people and their quality of their technique. The problem is that many of us would like to help, but don’t know what to do when disaster strikes. Others are fearful of doing something wrong, and instead do not­ hing. “A person’s chances of survival of a cardiac arrest drop by ten percent

Live wires The correct affixing of the Feat of endurance defibrillator’s electrodes also Compressions need to be needs to be learned at a rate of 100 per minute

Help in an Emergency – here’s how:

1 2 3 International Emergency Services Numbers Europe 112 USA 911 Australia 000/112 Japan 119 China 120/999 New Zealand 111 Canada 911 UAE 998 Brazil 911 India 102/108/112

Check whether the If this is not the case, call the Uncover the patient’s chest and compress the patient is conscious and ­emergency services or instruct another middle of the patient’s ribcage five centimeters if they are breathing. person to make the emergency call. deep, and at a rate of 100 compressions per minute, until the emergency services arrive. First Aid

each minute without assis- tance. After only five min- utes, brain damage is prob- able,” explains ­Joachim Böttinger, a Docent of the ‘15 Minute Life-Sav- Testing rolle ing Academy’ based near Via an app, the Stuttgart. Just these few effectiveness of the resuscitation facts make it clear what is attempts is to follow – immediate help evaluated is absolutely critical. “Any- body that can master the simple hand motions can save a life,” Peter Cartes adds. Apart from his work with the Academy, he is a helicopter emergency doc- tor, anesthetist and inten- sive care specialist. Just how simple these survival-critical hand movements are, is also shown by the Academy’s professionals in regular- ly-held seminars at DEKRA in a relaxed atmosphere. Highly practical demonstrations are coupled with group practice on digitally-networked resuscitation mannequins. “All of the processes can be learned in just a few minutes – as a result we can quickly enable amateur lifesavers to provide efficient medical help in the case of an emergency,” Böttinger explains. One can do absolutely nothing wrong here, reiter- ates the ‘rescue service fossil,’ as he calls himself, thereby encouraging his students to take action and courageously ­intervene.

Another tech solution The frequency and depth of the chest compressions is also monitored with

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Symptoms of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

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Electromobility has also found its way into the E-Scooter Fast and easy – so-called ‘last mile.’ Commuters, hipsters and but safe too? urbanites are all jumping on their e-scooters, hoverboards and monowheels. Are these electric micro-vehicles the solution to urban traffic chaos? Text Thomas Soltau

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Solowheel Bus, train and monowheel rather than the car – the verable electric scooters with the tra- new commute ditional pole and handlebars. However, in Germany, they too remain banned in public spaces to this day. Authorization regulations are currently being devel- oped for small electrical vehicles and are Segway expected to enter force in the spring of Shrinking down 2019. Experts expect that these regula- to the ‘Ninebot,’ tions will mandate neither licenses nor the self-balancing helmets but will require insurance certif- single-axle steed icates for the vehicles to be used on bike has gone from tourist fun to paths and/or streets. Currently, it is only commuter tool the well-known Segway, with its handle- bars and large outer wheels that is permit- Cityskater ted on public roads, provided that they are This three-wheeled insured, feature a light and bell and that concept is the the users have a moped license. contribution of car manufacturer City usage VW to the topic of micromobility Sales are booming across the US and France. Electric microvehicles are seen as a modern mobility alternative in traf- fic-choked cities. German Federal Minis- ter for Transport Andreas Scheuer is of the same view. He praises the devices as a great opportunity for urban mobility, especially for completing the “last mile,” those final steps from the train to the office. Over longer distances, e-scooters and others of their ilk are not practical. Their maximum ranges of 15 to 35 kilo- meters and top speeds of 20 km/h limit their effectiveness to the city. While only Segways may be used in Germany, other countries are less regulated. In cities such ack when Michael J. Fox was hum- neously, however, the assortment of ‘fail’ like electric skateboards, they are banned as Paris, Moscow, Zurich, London, Vienna, ming around on his hoverboard in and crash compilations with such vehicles from use in public transport in Germany. Stockholm, Tel Aviv and more than 60 B the second installment of the movie on the prevailing video platforms is also Personal liability insurance won’t pay out US cities, multiple providers offering “Back to the Future” – almost exactly 30 increasing, and dramatically at that. With any claims involving the boards – which e-scooter rental have sprung up. years ago – everyone wanted a floating a key focus on traffic safety, solutions are can reach up to 20 km/h. Those that get skateboard upon which they could glide being sought in Germany that both permit caught must reckon with a fine of 70 USA, the long-suffering pioneer elegantly over the congested streets. Such the use of specific concepts and simulta- euros and a demerit point on their driv- Many in the United States have already technology has been available for a few neously protect the other road users. er’s license. The same applies to so-called experienced both the light and dark sides years now. Indeed, not flying, but rolling airwheels and monowheels. These sin- of new mobility. Similar to rental bikes, at the very least. And with this innovation Between unicycle and scooter gle-wheeled vehicles without handlebars in many places e-scooters can be easily came many others: mono- or airwheels, Hoverboards are two-wheeled vehicles have treads mounted either side of the booked via a smartphone app that allows Segways, e-scooters and e-skateboards. without handlebars. They comprise a central wheel and are also controlled by the customer to see exactly where free They are now part of the streetscape in tread plate mounted between two wheels, the rider shifting their weight. scooters are to be found. There are no col- many cities. Attractive hire options fur- one either side of the feet. The device is Most commonly found carving through lection points or fixed stations. The cus- ther increase their practicality. Simulta- controlled by shifting one’s weight. Just our cities are e-scooters, highly maneu- tomers – predominantly aged between “Bicycles are too big for the bus, so I came up with the Solowheel” Shane Chen, Inventor of the Solowheel and Hovertrax (Hoverboard) 34 DEKRA solutions 2/2019 Mobility

20 and 50 – simply leave the scooters at their destination. This convenience often causes a new inconvenience when the electric scooters are left around for days. How and where these vehicles are able to take part in regular road traf- fic is regulated differently from region to region. In the United States and else- where, the mini scooters are permitted to Hoverboard race along streets and cycle paths at up The Hovertrax to 30 km/h. Austria has also permitted has countless imitations, some the usage of e-scooters since 2018, with dangerous, and legally consid- overheating batteries ers them as bicy- cles. Nevertheless, even here, the min- iature vehicles rush through pedestrian zones, giving rise to fierce debate as to their Onewheel safe integration into the This e-mini offroader can also be used on country trails urban mobility system. They are too slow for the roads, and thus present an unexpected obstacle, rest of the world. The A trend with risks while they are too fast Chinese are more likely to In Berlin, many companies are currently for footpaths and thereby use larger electric scoot- waiting to launch electric vehicles, includ- INTERVIEW dangerous for passers-by. ers – displacing the bicy- ing the two US market giants of Bird and And all too often, bike cle and the polluting two- Lime. Whether these have learned from 3 Questions for… Markus Egelhaaf, DEKRA Accident Research paths are still missing stroke moped. Over 26 their mistakes is yet to be seen. Their new from the equation. million electric scooters e-scooters should in theory be safer and While they are pre- are sold in China annu- longer-lasting. In the past, several scoot- To some, electric microvehicles represent an important tool fires and instigated large-scale recalls. In addition to the CE dominantly produced in ally according to ‘Han- ers have disintegrated while being ridden, in controlling urban pollution. To others, they are at best marking, attention should be paid to recognized independent test China, the small electric delsblatt.’ In the battle or their brakes have failed. According to an annoyance, at worst a major safety hazard. What does certifications. As the vehicles’ components are exposed to high vehicles are hardly used against smog, the govern- an investigation by American physicians, accident research say? stress during frequent use – vibrations and possible falls to name in the People’s Republic. ment has massively subsi- victims have suffered broken bones, lacer- Egelhaaf: Not everything that is technically possible is also but a couple –, going for the cheapest option is certainly not a Despite this, personal dized the purchase of per- ations and serious head injuries. The New practical for everyday use. Having said that, some vehicles have wise solution. the potential to make some car trips superfluous. Specifically electric mobility solu- sonal electric vehicles. An Zealand cities of Auckland and Dunedin e-scooters featuring good brakes, bicycle bells and good lighting How can integration into public transport work? tions are far more wide- electric two-wheeler can recently banned the use of Lime scooters could have a positive impact. However, it is necessary that we Egelhaaf: It has to be clearly defined which types of vehicles spread here than in the be yours for the equiva- due to critical safety issues. Against this define the safety-relevant components that need to be made are allowed, under what circumstances and in what areas of lent of 350 euros. These background, it sounds positively absurd compulsory, how fast these vehicles may travel, and where they traffic. Unfortunately, one cannot assume that all road users are far better integrated that California abolished mandatory hel- may be used. They certainly have zero place on sidewalks and will be considerate towards others. Driving at 20 km/h on into the traffic flow and met wearing for riders over 18 years of age. in pedestrian areas. Regulations similar to those for bicycles and sidewalks or through pedestrian zones will certainly not be Boosted Board are still able to reach any Across new markets, the focus on pedelecs may be conceivable. conducive to improving acceptance of such vehicles. Also, the Longboards without the kick usage on 50 km/h thoroughfares holds its own set of severe address in the city – they safety could be key to making sure that What about the electrical safety of vehicles and their chargers? risks. The best traffic routes for these vehicles are safe bike require the rider to already just aren’t permitted to electro-scooters are not just a fun toy for have a little boarding ability Egelhaaf: Our experience in recent years has yielded some lanes, and traffic zones limited to 30 km/h. Expansion of such be brought aboard a handful of hipsters, but actually make a massive safety issues arising from batteries and battery manage- routes is not only of benefit to the owners of these electric

buses or trains. meaningful addition to public transport. AG, VOLKSWAGEN PHOTOS: AKABERKA/SHUTTERSTOCK, IMYANIS/SHUTTERSTOCK, ROMASET/SHUTTERSTOCK, ALEKSANDAR TODOROVIC/SHUTTERSTOCK, CARA CALL/BOOSTED, DENISPRODUCTION.COM/SHUTTERSTOCK, THOMAS KÜP PERS ment. Inferior-quality hoverboards alone were blamed for several microvehicles, but also cyclists.

36 DEKRA solutions 2/2019 37 DEKRA solutions 2/2019 Additional museums The Exciting World of Technology worth visiting can be found on our website, The colorful world of museums has long included more than just art and culture. www.dekra-solutions.com Mankind’s technological advancement has been honored with collections all around Deutsches Museum the world. We have put together a series of the most unmissable technology-oriented Munich, Germany Awaiting the visitor is a comprehensive collection of natural museums around the globe for your next trip. history and technology. The Deutsches Museum has over 100,000 items, of which only around a quarter can be found Text Michael Brück on public display. Several areas will remain closed until NEMO Science Museum 2020, as renovation work is completed. Amsterdam, Netherlands Highlights: A great many ‘firsts,’ such as the first Welcome to the Netherlands’ world of technology and automobile from Carl Benz (see right), the U1 submarine science. On display is a technological history collection of and the Z3 Computer from Konrad Zuse approximately 17,000 artifacts. Major collections cover lighting, For children: Countless experiments to test and tinker with electrotechnology, energy and domestic technologies. Admission: Adults: 14 EUR, children (6–17): 4.50 EUR Science World Highlights: Willem Smit’s direct current dynamo from 1896, www.deutsches-museum.de Vancouver, Canada AEG electrical oven and stovetop from 1930, Canada’s ‘Disneyland of Science’ presents the whole Edison lightbulb from 1883 (see right) world of science in a family-friendly manner. Special For children: Test laboratories for chemistry experiments, an SCMAGLEV and Railway Park focus is placed on academic education. adventure through the universe Nagoya, Japan If you are keen to discover the history of rail Highlights: Multi-sensory Birdly flight simulator – Admission: Adults: 17.50 EUR, free for children under 4 Shanghai Science and flying as a virtual reality experience www.nemosciencemuseum.nl travel in Japan, you’ll be in your element at this Museum of Cosmonautics Technology Museum museum. Every locomotive of significance within For children: Technological and physics experiments Shanghai, China Admission: Adults: 27.15 CAD, children (3–12) Moscow, Russia the Japanese rail system can be found here. This museum is a tribute to the Among other things, China Highlights: Relics of railway history, accompanied by an adult: 18.15 CAD Science and Industry Museum presents its space program in www.scienceworld.ca Manchester, England heroes of space exploration – the Shinkansen locomotive, as well as a both modern-day and those of this museum. On display are This museum allows visitors to get up close and personal Shinkansen driving simulator the former Soviet Union. exhibits on information technology with the world’s first industrial city. With more than 200,000 For children: A dedicated kids’ playroom Highlights: Original spacesuits, and the aerospace sector, with items across various collections, the museum is a tribute to makes the railway tangible satellites, explorable training a comprehensive collection of the industrial revolution and the history of textiles. Admission: Adults: 1,000 JPY, simulator of a space station, artifacts ranging from natural history Highlights: Stephenson’s Rocket – the 1829 steam children: 200 JPY astronaut food and rocket to state-of-the-art technology. locomotive (on display until September 2019), first steam- sp.museum.jr-central.co.jp/en The Smithsonian technology Highlights: The Chinese powered spinning machine from 1775, numerous rare Washington, USA For children: Visit the Flight spacecraft Shenzhou V artifacts from the weaving and spinning industries Everything worth knowing about art, Control Center and various rockets For children: Interactive shows and workshops design, science, technology, history and Admission: Adults: 250 RUB, For children: Train of Science Admission: Free culture can be found in the world’s biggest free for children with interactive programs www.scienceandindustrymuseum.org.uk collection, spread across 19 museums, www.kosmo-museum.ru Admission: Adults: 45 CNY, galleries and gardens in Washington, D. C. children (6–18): 22 CNY and New York. An unbelievable 154 million en.sstm.org.cn artifacts are there to be discovered. Musée des Arts et Métiers Highlights: The Discovery Space Paris, France Shuttle (see right) and the The most significant innovations from the world Technisches Museum Apollo 11 capsule of technology are exhibited in an impressive Vienna, Austria For children: Interactive games manner. A showcase of technical innovations that Embark on a journey through time and Man’s and the Learning Lab revolutionized the world. technological advancement with interesting Admission: Free, with Highlights: Blériot XI aircraft von 1909, links to modern life. One of the oldest admission fees for some Arsenius’ Astrolabe from 1569, Marie technical museums in the world, this museum special exhibits Antoinette’s Tympanon music box from 1784 exhibits items from daily life, showing www.si.edu For children: Quizzes and family workshops progress in terms of technical achievements Admission: Adults: 8 EUR, under-18s: 4 EUR, in the household. free admission on the first Sunday each month Highlights: Horse-drawn railway, Jellinek’s www.arts-et-metiers.net first-aid kit for electrical accidents For children: Special tours and workshops Admission: Adults: 14 EUR, free for under-19s www.technischesmuseum.at Museo do Amanhã Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Back to the future, in the heart of Brazil, in a science museum that promotes the discovery, contemplation and planning of Museu de la Ciència i de la Tècnica de Catalunya the possibilities of the future. Barcelona, Spain Museum of Transport and Technology Highlights: 360-Degree dome This museum exhibits everyday innovations that have led Auckland, New Zealand with a one-of-a-kind virtual journey to societal change in Catalonia. Get insights into the topic A museum that celebrates the history of aviation through the cosmos of industrialization, and its dramatic impact on what was and transport in New Zealand. On display are For children: Interactive learning once a very rural region. various collections of steam engines, aircraft, experiences on the cultural history of Highlights: Everyday items like phonographs (see left), communications systems and more, all with a Brazil, and the days of slavery flying machines, industrial culture special connection to New Zealand. Admission: Adults: 20 BRL, children: For children: Excursions through an Highlights: Solent Mark IV Flying Boat (see above), 10 BRL, free admission on Tuesdays old textiles factory from the year 1909 Adam’s Ornithopter, WAC Corporal rocket www.museudoamanha.org.br Admission: Adults: 4.50 EUR, For children: Learning experiences in the Mind Lab Kinder: 3.50 EUR, free for children under 8 Admission: Adults: 19 NZD, children (5–16): 10 NZD www.mnactec.cat www.motat.org.nz PHOTOS: SSPL/GETTY IMAGES, STOCKTREK IMAGES/GETTY IMAGES, MAURITIUS IMAGES, MNACTEC, DAIMLER AG, STEPHEN BARKER/ 38 DEKRA solutions 2/2019 WWW.BARKERPHOTO/MOTAT, ISTOCK 39 DEKRA solutions 2/2019 Trends

‘Mixed-Reality’ Headset Tomorrow, Today The augmented-reality headset ‘Google Glass’ Large technology expos such as the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas failed because it was instantly recognizable as a high-tech gadget. Chinese firm Nreal intends and the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona show us the path into the future. to improve on this with the Nreal ‘Light.’ At We present some of the exciting concepts and smart ideas. first glance, the device appears to be a regu- lar set of sunglasses, and weighs merely 85 Text Hannes Rügheimer grams. Within its housing, however, is an OLED display with Full HD resolution. The image is overlaid onto the real world by means of a semitransparent mirror. This enables the Flying Taxi with Hybrid Drive display of short messages and status informa- Fully-electric flying taxis are regarded as a smart extension additional thrust, or an emergency back-up. The cockpit offers tion in the wearer’s field of vision. The gadget of future traffic concepts and numerous companies have been space for four passengers and one pilot. The 2.4-meter rotors is so compact thanks to the electronics being working on their development for years. These include US heli- can be tilted to enable vertical take-off and landing capabilities. housed in a separate, cable-connected unit. If copter manufacturer Bell, who presented the ‘Nexus,’ a proto- Once airborne, they return to the flight position and accelerate required, the glasses can also be fitted with type in the advanced stages of development. What is special the ‘Nexus’ to speeds of 240 kilometers per hour. The rotors’ prescription lenses. The ‘Light’ is scheduled about this model is that it relies on a hybrid drive. A kero- housings are not just for stability, but also aim at noise pre- for market launch in the third quarter of 2019. sene-fueled turbine generates electricity for the rotors, with vention. Initial test flights are planned for 2020, with market any excess directed to a rechargeable battery. This provides readiness penned in for 2025. 2 Smartphone Charging through the Air Companies Ossia and Spigen are pushing ‘charging over the air,’ or COTA for short. Similar to the Qi (pronounced ‘Chi’) standard of wireless charging, they intend to transmit electrical energy through the air. The strength of the electrical fields used would be too low to present any hazard to people, pets and other electronic devices – a fact that has been confirmed in an approval issued by the US Federal Communi- cations Commission. Having said that, they should be sufficient to charge a smart- phone wearing a special ‘Forever Sleeve’ charging case from up to three meters away. To fully charge a device, COTA requires three-to-four-times as long as a standard charging cable. According to the manufacturer, this is not so much of an issue, as the device is permanently being charged when in the 1 vicinity of the COTA transmitter. The system is to be market-ready by 2020. Videoconferencing Camera with Virtual Cameraman 3 Featuring facial recognition and artificial intelligence, the Remo chat camera ‘Obsbot Tail’ is intending to make the camera operator redundant. The 12-megapixel video ­camera automatically follows the movements of the person being recorded, keeping them in frame throughout. The system was conceived for videoconferencing and vloggers that record their video content as one-man shows. During its demonstration at the CES expo in Las Vegas, it was able to effectively and stably track a protagonist wildly ­dancing around the stage, while ignoring other dancers that hadn’t been registered with the AI. The device is due to hit the shelves in the second quarter of 2019.

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“The trend towards digital and connected products brings new challenges for safety. We at DEKRA are keeping up with the pace of innovation and are expanding our inspection capacities globally for the areas of functional safety, cybersecurity, connected vehicles and the Internet of Things. In Asia alone, we First Electric Harley have six laboratories in operation dedicated to these topics” Davidson Motorcycle Fernando Hardasmal, Executive Vice-President Service Division Product Testing The first electric motorcycle from cult brand Harley-Davidson is scheduled for production from August 2019. The pro- products.global www.dekra.com/ +34 95 2619150 duction version of the Harley develop- @dekra.com en/product-testing ment project ‘Livewire’ should be avail- able from around $ 29,800 (USA) and in the ­colors black, yellow and orange. From naught to sixty miles per hour (96 kilo- meters per hour), the electric bike should 65-Inch Television with Rollable Screen only take 3.5 seconds. Harley Davidson Rollable displays are one of the next big trends in consumer electronics. While cites its range as around 180 kilome- other manufacturers are focusing on equipping smartphones with this technol- ters. In its ‘cockpit,’ the bike features an ogy, LG is thinking bigger. The South Korean manufacturer is presenting the eleven- c­entimeter touchscreen, which ­rollable OLED TV R television that – when fully extended – features a diagonal 8is also responsible for the connectivity size of 65 inches (165 cm) with 4K definition. When not in use, the bright OLED functions. Via an app, the owner can read screen retracts into the base unit, so as to not disturb the aesthetics of the liv- data from their vehicle. This data includes ing room. Also integrated into the base unit is a soundbar. For cinematic films in safety warnings when the bike is tampered widescreen format, the screen only extends to the extent that there are no black with, moved or started without authoriza- borders. It is also possible to extend just a narrow dis- tion. A special engine sound is also to be play strip, which can show infor- expected – typical of a Harley. mation such as weather fore- Projector Turns Walls and casts or the status of other Tables into Touchscreens smart home devices. As to the price and market launch The smart Adok Aura projector transforms any Never miss an issue! of the OLED TV R, there is no wall, table or other service into a touchscreen Would you like DEKRA solutions Surname, Name Email information as yet, but LG computer. Tapping one’s fingers on the pro- delivered regularly and free to your writes that the device jected image – which can reach a diagonal size home? A fax or email is all it takes! should be available in of up to one meter – is recognized by the sys- 5 Company Phone number for queries stores soon. tem as touch commands. The device employs the Windows 10 operating system and also features a webcam and microphone for voice Position control. It registers with home and company Complete and send the coupon networks via WLAN and has two USB inputs by post to: for the connection of auxiliary devices. The Street address DEKRA/ETM corporate publishing French manufacturer has already commenced Handwerkstraße 15 deliveries of the projector. 70565 Stuttgart, Germany City/Zip code by fax to: +49 711 784 98-46 by email to: Country [email protected] Bosch Bluetooth-Networked Floodlights 6 On building sites around the world, in the evening or in internal areas where no lighting has been installed yet, the floodlight comes to the rescue. These are especially bright, ideally battery-powered lamps. In MASTHEAD Project Management: Translation: Publishing Company: Printed by: Publisher: Andreas Techel Alex Evans EuroTransportMedia Verlags- und Dierichs Druck + Media its ‘Connectivity’ series of tools, Bosch now offers high-brightness LED floodlights with Bluetooth DEKRA e. V. Editors: Creative Director: Veranstaltungs-GmbH GmbH & Co. KG, Kassel capabilities. These can be switched on and off, dimmed and programmed via a connected smart- Communications and Carina Belluomo, Jana Bronsch, Diddo Ramm ETM corporate publishing Item no.: 86663 Brand Management Michael Brück, Frank Jörger, Production Management: Handwerkstraße 15 Solutions 2.2019 phone app. Professionals and DIY enthusiasts can check on the battery life of the lamps, and even Publishing Coordinator: ­Susanne Spotz, Andreas Techel Dennis Bock 70565 Stuttgart, Germany Cover: group multiple floodlights to be controlled as one. The control functions can also be protected by Stephan Heigl Authors: Layout: Email: Kasper Fuglsang + IP Galanternik Editor-in-Chief: Matthias Gaul, Mark Guarino, Dennis Bock, Marten Mochel [email protected] D.U./getty images (M); a PIN. The lights are available in a range of outputs. The 18-Volt batteries and associated charger Dr. Torsten Knödler (responsible ­Jennifer Klein, Peter Knoll, Hannes Photo Editing: Internet: Editing: Michael Stach

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