An emergency escape system designed for use in high-rise buildings was unveiled in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province on Wednesday. If a fire breaks out, people can glide down through the stairwell at a speed of around 1 meter per second using a special railing that can bear the weight of a 100 kilogram person. The emergency exit also has respirators to protect evacuees from poisonous dust and gases. In this photo taken on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 two staff members from the developer of the system demonstrate how it is used. (Photo/VCG)
An emergency escape system designed for use in high-rise buildings was unveiled in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province on Wednesday. If a fire breaks out, people can glide down through the stairwell at a speed of around 1 meter per second using a special railing that can bear the weight of a 100 kilogram person. The emergency exit also has respirators to protect evacuees from poisonous dust and gases. In this photo taken on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 two staff members from the developer of the system demonstrate how it is used. (Photo/VCG)
An emergency escape system designed for use in high-rise buildings was unveiled in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province on Wednesday. If a fire breaks out, people can glide down through the stairwell at a speed of around 1 meter per second using a special railing that can bear the weight of a 100 kilogram person. The emergency exit also has respirators to protect evacuees from poisonous dust and gases. In this photo taken on Wednesday, August 22, 2018 two staff members from the developer of the system demonstrate how it is used. (Photo/VCG)
