People who are experiencing homelessness are particularly vulnerable right now.
Sleeping outside during winter is unthinkable for many, never mind during a pandemic.
In Germany, there are around 860,000 people living on the streets.
It recently introduced a fleet to solar-powered sleep pods, providing a safe place for people to keep warm.
The futuristic-looking pods were introduced in Ulm on January 8, 2020 as part of a pilot project.
If successful, the nests could be found across the whole of Germany.
This is so the nests can be professionally cleaned after each person leaves.
So far, the citizens of Ulm have welcomed the pods as a new addition to their streets.
Also, city officials were always very supportive and positive about the project, which helped us a lot.
That also means a lot actually.
These futuristic pods in the German city of Ulm are emergency shelters for people experiencing homelessness.
They’re waterproof, secure, and even have solar panels which provide heating.
