[Video] Wasabi Smoke Alarm wins Nobel Prize

Tired waking up to a high pitched smoke alarm every time there’s a fire? The Japanese have found an alternative to this, but it might still not be pleasant.

The Wasabi Smoke alarm, was invented to wake you up with the strong odor found in allyl isothiocyanate which is found in horseradish, mustard, and wasabi.The device was designed as an alternative to help people with hearing problems.

The alarm has won the 2011 Ig Nobel Prize. Check out the video by lindeyi for more on this product.

[THX: Eater] Photo Credit: Air Water Safety Service