Afghan devises simple, cheap landmine clearance tool

The Mine Cafron is a wind-powered device inspired by a dandelion, designed to clear land mines. It is equipped with GPS tracking and can be monitored via a website. With an estimated 30 million land mines in Afghanistan, the Mine Cafron offers a cost-effective solution, capable of clearing up to four mines before being destroyed.

What natural element inspired the design of the Mine Cafron?

• A tulip

• A sunflower

• A dandelion

• A rose

What powers the Mine Cafron?

• Wind

• Hydraulic power

• Electricity

• Solar energy

What technology is the Mine Cafron equipped with to assist in its operations?

• Infrared sensors

• GPS tracking

• Sonar

• Radar

Approximately how many land mines are estimated to be in Afghanistan?

• 30 million

• 20 million

• 10 million

• 40 million

How many mines can the Mine Cafron clear before it is destroyed?

• Five

• Four

• Three

• Two