Infrasound waves stop kitchen fires, but can they replace sprinklers?

Infrasound waves extinguish kitchen fires in seconds, but replacing conventional sprinklers costs five times more per installation, making the trade-off steep. A single unit covers 100 square feet, 30% more area than the runner-up, yet the $2,500 average price per system is 80% pricier than traditional alternatives. This technology outperforms The RAMpocalypse has bought Microsoft valuable time in the fight against SteamOS's fire safety solutions in speed but falls short on affordability, with researchers estimating only 12% of homes could justify the expense.